Do the Right Thing of Miami, Inc. and the City of Miami Police Dept. honored students who go above and beyond at school and in their communities during a ceremony in January.      Recognized was Natalie Garcia, a seventh grader at Bob Graham Education Center in Miami Lakes. The organizations gave Natalie the award after she showed compassion and cared for a younger student at her...

      Rosa Nell Hammer, 104, braved the wind off Graham Dairy Lake to see town officials dedicate her new street sign on Montrose Road.       She thanked them as well as neighbors and friends of many decades during the ceremony on Feb. 12.       “Today is so special in our community,” Mayor Manny Cid said. “We’re honoring the jewel of our...

     When it comes to public service as a member of the Miami Lakes town council, the emphasis is on service, because council members don’t receive a salary (though the mayor does).      Council members have some financial benefits: Each elected official receives a $500 monthly car allowance; medical, dental, vision and life insurance; an $803 monthly allowance that could perhaps pay for expenses to...

The race for Miami Lakes town council Seat 6 is underway.       Five candidates are competing for the office that may be decided in a special election on April 9.        Former Miami-Dade County Mayor Alex Penelas, a town resident, will moderate a candidate forum at Town Hall on March 7.      Seat 6 became vacant in November when former Vice Mayor Carlos O. Alvarez resigned,...

The race for Miami Lakes Town Council Seat 6 is underway. Five candidates are competing for the office that may be decided in a special election April 9.  Former Miami-Dade County Mayor Alex Penelas, a town resident, will moderate a candidate forum at Town Hall on March 7.  The candidates have all been active volunteers on town committees and some have previously sought or held public office.  To run for the...