Working for the town of Miami Lakes for just one year, William “Willie” Sanchez is known as someone who can be relied upon to make sure things go right. Sanchez is the coordinator of committees and special events. And on Oct. 16, Town Manager Edward Pidermann announced that Sanchez, 47, was the 2019 Town Employee of the Year. Sanchez, a longtime town resident, said the honor was a surprise for him. “I was...

Citing a health scare, Tim Daubert has withdrawn from the race to replace Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Nelson Rodriguez, who’s term limited. Daubert, 62, declined to disclose his health issue.  “I will be taking care of myself for a couple of years,” Daubert said. “That means no stress, losing weight and exercising.” Daubert, a home remodeler, sought to return to the council after serving two...

 Gather up on your business cards!  The town and its Economic Development Committee will host a get together on Nov. 20 at Gaucho’s Gourmet Market. The restaurant is at 7357 Miami Lakes Drive in the Cypress Village Shopping Center. The event, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., is an opportunity to meet more than 100 people within two short hours. Attendees will include business professionals; owners of companies;...

The town of Miami Lakes and its Elderly Affairs Committee is inviting residents to its annual Thanksgiving Senior Social.   A good time with great friends is promised for the luncheon that is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 23 from 11 a.m - 2 p.m. The gathering will be held in the grand ballroom of Shula’s Hotel and Golf Club, 6842 Main St., in Miami Lakes. Seating is limited and reservations are...

History     The Graham Companies developed the Gramercy Park residential community in the early 1990s. The gated neighborhood has just 72 homes.      It is bordered on the east by Northwest 82nd Avenue and Northwest 161st Terrace on the north. The southernmost street is Northwest 159th Terrace.     The neighborhood is fully developed. Most homes are built in the Mediterranean style, with red tile roofs...