The Helping Hands column focuses on the town’s 12 volunteer committees and boards that promote various causes in Miami Lakes and help the town government serve the community.         Committee activities are funded by the town budget and by ticket sales from some events.   Committee Education  Advisory Board  Founded May 22, 2001 Chair Hector Abad Vice Chair Mario Pinera Jr....

The Town of Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee attracted a lot of talent for its second annual Mr./Ms. Senior Miami Lakes contest.  Richard and Mary Suarez took home crowns and cash prizes for their performance of a Colombian dance while wearing folkloric costumes.  The contest – when town elders show off their special skills -- drew a large crowd to the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main on Aug. 26.   This...

    When new businesses open in town, elected officials, Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee members and the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce will welcome them with a ribbon cutting ceremony.        It was Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids’ turn on Aug. 14. The salon at 6762 Main St. caters to the youngest clientele in town, with a colorful atmosphere; special seats shaped like cars to ease little ones...

 Former Miami Lakes Vice Mayor and retired firefighter Nelson Rodriguez returned to Town Hall on Aug. 20 to give staff a class on cardio pulmonary resuscitation.  Gathered in the town council chamber to learn about the lifesaving technique were from left: Accounts Payable Specialist Maria Lourdes Knips; Office Specialist Janiel Arias; Anaily Padron, capital improvement project manager; Stanley Merantus, public works engineer; John...

    On the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the Miami Lakes Veterans Committee remembered the victims and those who tried to save them at a ceremony held Sept. 10 in Veterans Park. On the quiet Sunday morning, thousands of flags planted in tribute to the fallen swayed gently on the lawn. In days leading up to the event, students from Barbara Goleman Senior High School’s National Honor Society, the school’s Law...