Miami Lakes voters received their Special Election Mail Ballots on Thursday, April 28, and within hours, their phones were alive with automated phone calls, in English and Spanish, urging a “No” vote across the ballot for all 10 recommended Charter Amendments.On Saturday, April 30, town residents opened their mail boxes to find the cover of a cleverly-worded flyer with “scare” headlines warning of “Tax...

The Miami Laker and its owner recommend the following votes on the 10 proposed Town of Miami Lakes Charter amendments contained in the Special Election Mail-In Ballot:• Representation of the Town – YES, Fill in circle100• Amending the Citizen’s Bill of Rights to preserve our Natural Resources and Scenic Beauty and for our government to operate Ethically -YES, Fill in circle102• Providing for a Council-Manager...

Miami Lakes registered voters received their mail-in ballots on April 28 for the May 17 special election involving 10 proposed amendments to the Town's Charter as recommended by the recent Charter Revision Commission.It’s important to note that all ballots must be received by Miami-Dade’s Elections Department on or before May 17 to be counted.Residents also received an impartial Voter’s Guide prepared by Town staff to...

As a sponsor of a home through Habitat for Humanity, The Graham Companies’ financial commitment provides an opportunity for the company to provide volunteers to participate in the direct construction of the house.With a commitment of over 200 hours, two teams were sent to the Habitat home on separate occasions. On March 30, 15 volunteers from The Graham Companies, Hotel Indigo and Shula’s Golf Club installed insulation...

Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee is hosting the annual “Paint a Picture for Mom” and Flower Show event just before Mother’s Day on Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.This year’s event also includes a Community Bike Ride hosted by the Town’s Neighborhood Improvement Committee. Registration for the Bike Ride begins at 8:30 a.m. with bikers riding out...