Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Manny Cid recently climbed atop the roof at IKEA’s first store in Miami-Dade County. His IKEA tour primarily focused on the store’s 178,000 square feet of solar panels on the rooftop. Cid said he would like to bring solar panel technology to Miami Lakes’ government buildings. “Renewable and alternative sources of energy, such as solar, will continue to become a bigger part of our overall...

  Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez rescinded a proposal to shut down one of the two 18-hole golf courses at Country Club of Miami, to the delight of residents who have been fighting to keep its status quo as opposed to converting the massive green space fairway to a leisure area for foot golf. Gimenez made the announcement last month when he presented a significantly improved spending plan during a series of budget town hall meetings,...

  On August 22-23, the Main Street Merchants hosted a Pop-Up Gallery Weekend in the former Limelight storefront across from the fountain. With 14 artists showcasing their original pieces of artwork, members of the Miami Lakes community, guests from Shula’s Hotel and Hotel Indigo, and other out-of-town visitors all enjoyed a bit of visual art during the special weekend. Highlights from the event included musical entertainment on...

  After a years of planning, the Town of Miami Lakes is finally set to unveil its new Veterans Memorial located in the facade of the Government Center building where the monument will pay homage to residents who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.   Residents are invited to attend the free historic event scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, at 6601 Main Street.  The town’s Veterans Committee will conduct the...

  As part of the Miami Marlins Seniors Free Ticket Thursday campaign, Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will provide free transportation to the September 25 home game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Game starts at 4:10 p.m. Fans 55 years and above will receive complimentary tickets to any Thursdays Marlins home game, presented by Wellmax Medical Centers. Valid identification showing proof of age must be shown at the Marlins Park...