Miami Lakes is looking for professional artists to serve as volunteers on a Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) for the design of the Town’s new Optimist Park Clubhouse public art project.The PAC will be responsible for assisting the Town with the review and recommendation of applications submitted through the Miami-Dade County Art in Public Places Call to Artist process.The time commitment is estimated to be a few hours per month in...

Miami Lakes is kicking off a new recreational program, “Rec 2 U,” aimed at bringing several of the Town’s youth programs into several neighborhoods around town.On four Tuesdays from August 8 to September 5, the Town’s Recreation Programs team will be at a different neighborhood park from 6 to 7:30 p.m. with free activities, games, and equipment for youth and teens.The program is designed for ages 5 to 17 and there is...

It’s that time of year again! Florida shoppers once again will have a three-day “tax-free holiday” weekend in anticipation of the new school year. This year’s sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 4, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 6. Back on the tax-exempt list this year are computers and computer accessories.No Florida sales tax or local option tax will be collected during this time on the...

To his surprise, Miami-Dade Police Major George Perez was presented with a proclamation by Mayor Manny Cid and the Town Council at the Council’s July 25 meeting proclaiming July 2nd “Major George Perez Day.”After serving the Town for the past two years, July 2 was his last day as Town Commander.During his time with the Town, Perez brought forth several initiatives that continue to make Miami Lakes one of the safest...

Miami Lakes resident Ramiro Inguanzo has been appointed to the Florida State University (FSU) Seminole Torchbearers Alumni Board of Directors. The Seminole Torchbearers formally recognizes those alumni who were student leaders during their time at the university. The Seminole Torchbearers is governed by a 40-member Board of Directors made up entirely of alumni from across the country who serve as the primary fundraising board for the...