For Seat Three: Elizabeth Delgado said she decided to run for public office because she believes that in Miami Lakes, a “Baller’s” mom and good neighbor can still get elected without taking special interest money or having an entourage of consultants and professional campaign advisers.“I decided to run, invest my own funds without an organization of any kind, because that is the type of basic public servant we...

For Seat Five: Luis Collazo said he decided to run for political office because as a committed member of this community, “I have proven my leadership through service.”“I have served as chairman of the town’s Elderly Affairs  Committee and as president of the Celebration Point Condominium Association,” he said. “Public service is delivering on my commitment to continuing to serve my community. Serving...

Luis Collazo, the former chair of Miami Lakes’ Elderly Affairs Committee, was recognized with the Latino Center on Aging’s Community Advocate Golden Age Award on September 30 at the organization’s 26th annual banquet.In addition to his multi-year term as chair of the Elderly Affairs Committee, Collazo has served on the South Florida Behavioral Health Network Finance Committee and the state’s Disability Rights Florida...

Before Miami Lakes’ incorporation 16 years ago, resident Sean Schwinghammer said the community was mired in an uphill battle against Miami-Dade County’s plan to increase the height of a landfill west of 1-75.Schwinghammer, a member of the now defunct Miami Lakes Community Council, said the town didn’t stand a chance until his colleague, Michael Pizzi, took on a leadership role to stymie the expansion, which could have...

Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during November: For Children and Families:Paws to Read – The program aims to improve literacy skills of children through the assistance of therapy dogs who serve as literacy mentors. Parents may bring a book or choose one from the library collection, as 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 12.Homeschool Science Class – Learn how to create...