Acting on the recommendation by the Miami Lakes Par 3 Committee to take over some land that’s part of a golf course, the Miami Lakes Town Council approved a resolution to acquire the property and convert it to a passive park.The Miami Lakes Par 3 Committee, which was formed in 2013 in an initiative by Councilmember Frank Mingo to study the pros and cons of the property abutting the golf course at Don Shula’s Golf Club,...

  JetStream Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Miami Lakes, announced the appointment of Millie Coipel as its new Business Loan Consultant. Coipel has over 20 years of experience in loan origination and finance including residential and commercial business loans. Prior to joining JetStream, Coipel was a Senior Loan Officer for Interamerican Bank and an Asset Manager for Bayview Financial prior to that. Coipel’s main focus will...

  In honor of Autism Awareness Month, Miami Lakes Town Hall was lit up blue throughout April and staff kicked off its participation in “Light It Up Blue World Autism Awareness Day” on April 2 by wearing blue. At the April 14 Town Council meeting, a proclamation was presented designating the month of April as “Autism Awareness Month” in Miami Lakes with the Mayor, Councilmembers, Town Manager, Town Clerk and Town...

  The Town of Miami Lakes recognized and commended committee members and young volunteers during National Volunteer Service Week at the April 14 Town Council meeting. On behalf of the entire Council, Mayor Wayne Slaton read a proclamation announcing the week of April 12-18 as National Volunteer Service Week in the Town. The Council was joined by several of the town’s committee volunteers, as well as some exemplary young students...

  Miami Lakes applauds a group of four officers and one sergeant who were recently named finalists for the Officer of the Year Award from the Dade County Police Benevolent Association. For their exemplary team efforts in December 2014, Sergeant G. Soto, and Officers N. Montesino, R. Luis, R. Amador and A. Baez are nominated for successfully capturing a suspect who was attempting a home invasion robbery. The award winner will be...