The express lanes and tolls on the Palmetto Expressway have been controversial ever since the Florida Department of Transportation installed them in September.While some drivers complained about paying to drive on the expressway or slowed traffic along the Miami Lakes and Hialeah sections, others embraced the change and found using the express lanes significantly shortened their commuting times.On Dec. 2, state Sen.Manny Diaz, Jr., R-Palm...

The city of Hialeah has applied for a permit from Miami Lakes to extend its Northwest 170th Street road construction into the town, despite a lawsuit the town filed against the city, developers andMiami-Dade County to halt work on its portion of the street.At issue is whether a bridge -- which was built for agricultural use, spans Interstate 75 and would connect Northwest 170th Street on either side -- should be opened.Miami Lakes doesn’t...

Amerant Bank executives cut a ribbon on Dec. 11 to celebrate the opening of their Miami Lakes branch, at 15151 NW 67th Ave. Left to right: Laura Trosclair, Amerant Bank executive vice president, retail banking manager; Miguel Palacios, executive vice president, chief business officer; Marianela Cajina, vice president, market manager, Miami Lakes Banking Center; Manny Cid, mayor of Miami Lakes and Tony Lopez, deputy town manager. Photo: Karen...

The 3rd Annual “Best of Miami Lakes Awards” winners include familiar merchants chosen by voters as well as some newbusinesses in town.The Town of Miami Lakes and its EconomicDevelopmentCommittee announced voters’ choices on Dec. 10.First time winner NQC, or No Quiero Cocinar (I don’t want to cook) clinched two categories: The best café/cup of coffee and best lunch spot.The drive-thru is at 6189 Miami Lakes Drive East.Two winners are in The...

Miami LakesBranch Library6699 Windmill Gate Rd.Miami Lakes, Fla. 33014305-822-6520Movies for Kids*Wednesdays, Dec. 18, 24Dec. 18 “The Grinch” (PG)3 p.m. -5 p.m.Dec. 24Holiday movie marathon.10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing For ToddlersIn English and Spanish/en Dos IdiomasThursday, Dec. 1911 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.Ages 18 months – 3 years.Stories, songs and activities for toddlers.Canvas Painting with LightsSaturday, Dec. 21,...