The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States has awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Town of Miami Lakes for its comprehensive annual financial report for fiscal year 2012-2013. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a...

In a coordinated effort by the Town of Miami Lakes’ Public Safety Committee, the Town Council and staff, and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo’s office, new “Don’t Block the Box” signs have been posted adjacent to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue’s Station One on N.W. 67 Avenue near the Palmetto Frontage Road. The initiative is designed to keep the Station One driveway clear of vehicles which are stopped at...

  JetStream Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Miami Lakes, has been awarded a $1.2 million Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) grant from the United States Treasury. CU Strategic Planning, a CDFI grant writing and marketing consulting firm, successfully assisted JetStream in gaining the award for the 2014 CDFI Program funding round. “We are absolutely thrilled to be awarded this grant,” said JetStream...

  Miami Lakes children, as well as students from area schools, are invited to participate in the 2nd Annual Main Street Banner Art Contest where up to 26 winners’ artwork will be showcased down Main Street on the light pole banners. This year's theme is: “My Home, My Community.” Artworks can show, but are not limited to, any of the following attributes that connect with Miami Lakes: Culture + Heritage, Parks + Nature,...

  U.S. Century Bank announced the expansion of its Business Banking Division with the addition of three seasoned banking professionals. Joining the community bank are Enso A. Martinez, Niurka Rodriguez, and  Juan Gil, all senior vice presidents in Business Banking. ‘We are confident that these seasoned banking professionals will be an important addition and contributors to the bank’s business banking and lending...