Daniel Hopkins has returned to the Town of Miami Lakes and is the current director of Community Services. Eight years ago, he served as the town’s Parks and Recreation Director. Over the past 30 years, Hopkins has worked for six government entities and served as a department director for four of those organizations. As a director responsible for Parks, Recreation, Conservation, Cultural Resources and Community Services in three...

  RE/MAX Unique Realty broker-owner Eddie Rodriguez congratulated Raquel Cotilla Platt for her 30 years of dedication to the Real Estate industry. “I can remember the first time I met Raquel, she was working for a different real estate office in Windmill Gate many years ago. I remember her positive energy and big glowing smile,” Rodriguez said. “I am honored to have her as a member of my office as she shares her...

  Construction is underway for a roadway drainage project in Northwest Miami-Dade, as Miami-Dade County’s Public Works Department is making street improvements for residents traveling to and from the area. The project is located at N.W. 87 Avenue from N.W. 189 Street to N.W. 197 Terrace. The work for the project includes the construction and installation of drainage structures, French drains, miscellaneous drainage improvements,...

  Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during November: For Children and Families: Reading Ready Toddler Storytime - Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their care givers at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 20. Family Game Day! – Take a break from holiday stress and enjoy classic board games for the whole family. From Sorry to Chess to Legos and Monopoly, there is...

  How does a newly formed team from northwest Miami-Dade County make it to the national spotlight? With hard work, dedication and perseverance.  Those were the key ingredients to the success of the Miami Outlaws Elite, and after winning the regional USSSA Championship, the Outlaws are advancing to the Disney Sports USSSA Thanksgiving Baseball Super NIT at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.   The...