Miami Lakes Councilman Tony Fernandez declared his candidacy for town mayor on Tuesday. Fernandez, 38, owner of an internet technology firm, won his first election in 2020 to the town council. He holds Seat 1, and the term ends Nov. 5, 2024. Fernandez had previously filed to run again and retain his council seat. He stopped by the offices of The Miami Laker to share why he wants the top job, as a ceremonial mayor of the town of...

Miami Lakes-based BankUnited is once more holding its Small Business, Big Dreams Challenge. The contest encourages women who own small businesses to enter for cash prizes of $2,500, $5,000 and $15,000. Contestants should upload a three-minute pitch video that describes how their companies would benefit from the $15,000 grand prize. The money is awarded to three finalists during the live-pitch portion of the third annual BankUnited...

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Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid filed Friday to run for Miami-Dade County Mayor. Cid, 39, is term-limited for the town office. His service will end in November, 2024. The county mayoral primary election will be held Aug. 20. Election Day is Nov. 5. On Friday afternoon, Cid called his campaign “extremely bold and forward thinking for the future of our county.” Cid declined to comment further, teasing an upcoming press...