Miami Lakes Town Councilmembers gave their final approval for an ordinance to supplant the town’s ineffective traditional traffic concurrency system with a mobility fee based on the projected number of daily trips on a roadway for future building projects. At last week’s special meeting, lawmakers unanimously gave town staff the green light to implement a new traffic concurrency system which is consistent with the changes...

National Auto Lenders (NAL), headquartered in Miami Lakes, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the company that is located at 14645 N.W. 77 Avenue, Suite 203.NAL first moved to Miami Lakes 12 years ago with a 14-person staff, 10 of which are still with the company, and has grown to a staff of 100 and the largest tenant of the building they occupy leading to the eponymous naming of the building.CEO and founder Ozzie Ramos first opened NAL...

On April 9, Miami Lakes’ Elderly Affairs Committee held their 10th annual Senior Games Track & Field events at Dade Christian School.The competition included a 110-meter dash, shot put, discus throw, 200-meter dash, standing broad jump, 400-meter run, soccer accuracy kick, archery and horseshoes.The Senior Games, held at various times throughout the year, now include softball, dominoes, bunco and canasta. Duplicate Bridge will take...

Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during May:For Children and Families:Read the Book, Watch the Movie – Share in stories and enjoy the book based films. Films include “Mulan,” “Jungle Book,” and “Max.” Event is sponsored by the Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, May 14, 21 and 28.Star Wars Day Craft – May the...

The 90-year-old veteran South Florida Real Estate firm, The Keyes Company, announced the launch of a new, fresh look for the independently owned organization. Inspiration for the move stems from the company’s family orientation, its values of heritage, sincerity and individuality, and its mission to empower both Associates and customers through a full suite of real estate products and services.The new brand encompasses the meaning of...