Miami Lakes began tracking and reporting performance measures in fiscal year 2013-2014 as part of an ongoing effort to be more accountable to the public. The First Quarter Performance Report for October-December 2014 may be viewed at www.miamilakes-fl.gov/manager. “The Town continually works to improve delivery of services and the way we measure and evaluate our performance,” said Town Manager Alex Rey. “Performance...

  Miami Lakes Veterans Committee announced the local businesses that have agreed to participate in the Veterans Job Fair scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24, at  Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The Job Fair is open to veterans and businesses in Miami-Dade County and aims to support both past and present veterans with employment opportunities. Businesses that will be participating include...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is hosting a Country Western Senior Social scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, at the Roberto Alonso Community Center at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The free event will feature a barbecue catered lunch, great raffe items, entertainment and dancing. No reservations are necessary, entry will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Fo more information, contact Jackie...

  Former Miami Dolphins cornerback Don McNeal, Dade Christian School and the FACE Foundation present the 21st annual Don McNeal Celebrity Golf Classic scheduled for Monday, May 4, at Don Shula’s Golf Club, 7601 Miami Lakes Drive. Proceeds from the golf classic will benefit the Fund for the Advancement of Community and Education (FACE), a sheltering umbrella for New Testament Baptist Church, Dade Christian School, and the...

  Last month, Florida Governor Rick Scott appointed Diana Vizcaino to the Miami-Dade County Court, replacing Gladys Perez who resigned. Vizcaino, a Miami Lakes resident, previously served as an assistant city attorney for the city of Miami since 2008, and she was an attorney for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission from 2007-2008. She was also a partner with the law firm of Boyd, Mustelier, Smith and Parker from 2005 to...