Councilmember Tony Lama (second from left), participated in a tree dedication ceremony honoring fallen veterans from Miami Lakes on May 6 at Picnic Park West. He joined Veterans Committee members (from left) Alejandro Sanchez, George Deming, Jose Braniella, Angel Vazquez, Gary Cardenas and local artist Al Darmanin. “It was an absolute pleasure and honor to share such a special moment with a great committee and group of resident...

  Miami Lakes Town councilmembers held their monthly meeting on May 13 and were expected to take action on one ordinance on first reading, several resolutions and discussing some new business matters. • Lawmakers were expected to give their initial approval for an ordinance requiring Miami Lakes to notify homeowners and condominium associations of proposed building and zoning projects within one mile of their boundaries....

  Town of Miami Lakes announced it will kickoff its new E-Reader Lending Program with a workshop at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, at Miami Lakes Branch Library, 6699 Windmill Gate Road. The new program, initiated by Vice Mayor Manny Cid, provides an opportunity for residents to checkout electronic e-readers for a three-week period at no cost. Using the e-readers, residents will be able to download free ebooks from the Miami-Dade Public...

Salvation Army Capt. Kelly Durant, a Miami Lakes resident, was honored by the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce for all of the humanitarian work he does throughout Miami-Dade County when a major disaster strikes. He received the proclamation from Chamber president Magaly Rubio.

  Family, coaches and friends of Barbara Goleman Senior High’s softball standout Angelica Montalvo gathered recently in Principal’s Joaquin Hernandez’ office to celebrate her college signing day. Montalvo accepted an athletic scholarship to attend Nova-Southeastern University and will join the Lady Sharks softball program for the 2014-2015 campaign. The senior catcher is projected to contribute immediately upon her...