Miami Lakes town officials recently celebrated the grand opening of VitalOne Health Plans Direct, LLC, with a ribbon-cutting on June 13 at the new offices located at 16250 N.W. 59 Avenue, Suite 208. Established in 2009, VitalOne Health Plans is a national health insurance agency that markets major medical health insurance, life insurance and some critical illness plans. The firm also offers “USA Dental Club,” a...

  U.S. Century Bank announced the appointment of Gary Laurash as executive vice president and chief financial officer for the local community bank. The announcement was made by Carlos J. Davila, U.S. Century Bank president and CEO. Laurash will manage the bank’s accounting and finance functions. He has more than 25-years of experience in financial and treasury management and most recently held the position of chief financial...

  Lots and Lawns.... A lush, manicured lawn adds value to the property and to the community. It is expected that residents will maintain their lawns to a standard befitting our “Hidden Gem” community of Miami Lakes.There are several standards in the Town of Miami Lakes Development Code that should be adhered to. The Code of Ordinances, Sec. 16-23, Lot Maintenance Requirements, states in part: It shall be the responsibility...

  Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee is hosting the 11th annual Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks Show on Friday, July 4, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. Free public parking will be in the parking lots by Graham Dairy Lake at the end of Montrose Road (N.W. 82 Avenue) and Oak Lane. To help minimize traffic, the Town of...

  To many, the suburban town of Miami Lakes conjures images of trendy boutiques, chic restaurants and bistros and European-style, New Town-inspired architecture. The rapidly expanding community is spurring an influx of new residents and business owners to the area. New primary care and specialty physician practices are emerging every day. A hidden gem exists within the medical community of Miami Lakes that has yet to be discovered by...