The Miami Lakes Town Council was expected to take the following actions at its February 2 regular meeting: • Lawmakers were expected to give their final approval for an ordinance to amend the current budget by carrying over the prior year’s estimated surplus to fund the completion of capital projects that were budgeted and commenced in the prior fiscal year, allocate funds for settling Mayor Michael Pizzi’s...

  The Graham Companies announced the winners of “I Can Make A Difference” Main Street Banner Art Contest. With over 200 submissions, only 26 pieces were able to be showcased on the light poles in the median along Main Street. The artwork submissions were judged by 13 individuals who selected the top piece of work for Elementary, Middle and High School students. The top Elementary School submission was from Bob Graham...

  Miami Lakes resident Brian Rodriguez was sworn in for his second term as a Miami-Dade County Youth Commissioner. Rodriguez, who was reappointed by Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr. as one of his two Youth Commissioners to represent District 13 including Miami Lakes, PSN and Hialeah. Rodriguez is a senior at Pace High School and a member of the Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force. He is the son of Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez.

  Miami Lakes K-8 Center student Sofia Palomino left her mark on literature, as she won the Miami-Dade Public Library’s bookmark design contest for the 9-12 year-old category, and her bookmark will be distributed at all the county-wide libraries. Palomino, 11, was honored at the January Miami Lakes Town Council meeting for her winning design, which will also be featured on the library’s website. Pictured (from left) Vice...

  Miami Lakes’ Veteran’s Committee will host the annual Flag Retirement Ceremony at 9 a.m. on Saturday, February 20, at the site of the Veteran’s Memorial in front of Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. Residents are encouraged to bring flags that are ready to be retired to Town Hall by 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 11. For more information on the Veteran’s Committee, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/vc, or contact Clarisell...