The Miami Lakes town council banned local businesses from selling E-cigarettes to minors. The ordinance, approved Jan. 21, did not describe possible penalties for businesses that sell the products which allow users to “vape” liquid in pipes. “Currently, there is no penalty established yet,” Miami Lakes Town Manager Edward Pidermann said after the meeting. “This was the first phase on enacting this measure. Now we will work with the...

It’s that time of year! Gather the kids, get your tickets and be ready for family fun at the 46th Annual Spring Festival hosted by Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church. The four day and nighttime fair will bring carnival rides, food, games and business exhibits to Northwest 67th Avenue at Miami Lakeway North, from March 5 – 8. The international food court will have 16 booths offering the cuisines of Cuba, Mexico, Colombia, Jamaica,...

A familiar face is running the building department for the Town of Miami Lakes. Michel Mesa has replaced Eliezer Palacio, who took another job after working 17 years for the town. Mesa, 35, began his new job on Jan. 13. “It’s very easy to make the transition because I’m familiar with the projects throughout the town,” Mesa said during an interview at his office in town hall. “I knew right away I wanted to be here serving the...

The procession was led by a famous actor, but the real stars of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Breakfast were the 42 high school seniors who received scholarships for college. The ceremony that recognized the teens who are soon to be young men was held Jan. 20 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami, Airport and Convention Center. The mentoring organization grew from its founding in 1993 by U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Miami...

The importance of the cultural contributions of African-Americans will be celebrated at town hall on Feb. 22, with music, food and art, all in honor of Black History Month. The Motown Review singers will perform, and there will be a DJ and art show, too. An open bar and catered buffet will be provided, free of charge. The event is presented by the town and its Cultural Affairs Committee. The celebration is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at 6601...