Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Manny Cid was invited to participate in the Florida League of Cities 54th annual Legislative Conference as a panelist in the “Engaging Millennials” workshop. The second the League’s annual meetings, the conference sets legislative policies and priorities for the upcoming session of the Legislature. Over the course of the two-day meeting, attendees heard speakers at general sessions,...

  Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force, in partnership with the Miami-Dade Police Department’s Town of Miami Lakes Section, will host the 16th annual Bike Rodeo and Safety Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. The free event, which is open to the public, will provide participating children bicycle safety training and the opportunity to interact with various branches of law...

  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,...