Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) announced its inaugural Home Decor and Improvement Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.Home improvement and interior decor related businesses and organizations are invited to exhibit, disribute literature and provide information to the Miami Lake community about their services.Companies interested in being...

Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., is planning to support Miami Lakes’ efforts to build a bridge park over N.W. 154 Street by sponsoring legislation this month to convert the FDOT property to a non-vehicular corridor for pedestrian and bike paths, according to town officials.The proposal may stymie County Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz’s efforts to place an 1-75 interchange at Miami Lakes Drive, which would create more traffic in...

Builders Association of South Florida (BASF) held its 75th anniversary Installation Evening and Housing Hall of Fame inductions on May 11 at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel in Miami. U.S. Senator and former Florida governor Bob Graham was inducted into the Housing Hall of Fame by his daughter, Congresswoman Gwen Graham. Graham’s long, highly regarded history of public service was noted along with the history and success of the company his...

Established in 2002, the leading manufacturing company Pharma Natural recently relocated to a 48,000 square foot state-of-the-science facility in the prestigious Miami Lakes Research and Industrial Park located at 14500 N.W. 60 avenue, building 7F. The grand opening celebration took place on May 23 joined by Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo. Pharma Natural is dedicated to the improvement of human...

Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee and Town Council members recognized the exceptional service of local police officers, firefighters and public safety officials at the annual Public Safety Appreciation event held in May at the Mary Collins Community Center.The event was sponsored by The Graham Companies, local restaurant Salata Kitchen, and catered by Exquisite Catering. The Innovation was given by Deacon Juan Gonzalez of Our Lady of the...