In the town’s effort to build a dog park, Miami Lakes has secured a lease for a FDOT parcel, located at the south end of N.W. 77 Court, which is suitable for dog activities. Town Manager Alex Rey said the site is adjacent to future proposed trail facilities.  Dog parks provide the opportunity for dogs to get vital exercise and socialization they need, which are two major factors in reducing behavior issues. Rey said...

  Town of Miami Lakes will host a Town Hall meeting at 9 a.m. on Monday, November 10, in the Council Chambers at 6601 Main Street. An initiative by Councilmember Tony Lama, proposed at the October 14 Council meeting, provides local restaurants an opportunity to both learn what regulations are currently in place, and also allow them to voice their opinions and concerns on how the Town can better facilitate outdoor dining. “I made a...

  In observance of the 150th anniversary of the adoption of “In God We Trust,” Miami Lakes councilmembers approved a recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on September 9 to add the quotation to the entrance to the Council chambers at Town Hall. During the unveiling prior to the October 28 Council meeting, councilmembers were joined by Jacquie Sullivan, City of Bakersfield, California Councilmember, who organized the...

  Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee is hosting the annual Concert on the Fairway at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, at Shula’s Golf Club, 7601 Miami Lakes Drive. Attendees are invited to gather on the lawn with blankets and chairs. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. For more information, contact Committees and Special Events coordinator Clarisell De Cardenas at decardenasc@miamilakes-fl.gov. or by calling...

  Miami Lakes-based JetStream Federal Credit Union was named to the 2014 edition of the Top 200 Healthiest Credit Unions in American according to DepositAccounts. JetStream was a standout in all of the primary evaluation categories. A detailed breakdown of JetStream's rating shows an industry-leading financial health score. DepositAccounts rates credit unions on a texas ratio, texas ratio trend, deposit growth, and capitalization. A...