Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid filed Friday to run for Miami-Dade County Mayor. Cid, 39, is term-limited for the town office. His service will end in November, 2024. The county mayoral primary election will be held Aug. 20. Election Day is Nov. 5. On Friday afternoon, Cid called his campaign “extremely bold and forward thinking for the future of our county.” Cid declined to comment further, teasing an upcoming press...

To Our Readers: Printing of the September 1 issue of The Miami Laker is being redone this week and some residents may not receive their newspaper on the usual day. Distribution of the newspaper will begin Friday and will happen over four days. If you don't want to wait to receive your community news at home or at your favorite shop, please feel free to stop by 15450 New Barn Road near Main Street to get a copy on Friday...

  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.       Undrgrnd Miami at 6805 Main St. opened its doors last winter and sells streetwear, footwear and collectibles. Palm Springs North residents Victor Rocha and Enid Muñoz own the store. The couple moved it from Hialeah to...

Many students in Miami Lakes returned to classes on Aug. 17. Their proud parents shared photos from the day. 

     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 Mental Health Task Force  Founded March 8, 2021 Chair Lindsay Wallick  Vice Chair Rosa...