The Miami Lakes Planning and Zoning Board last week approved an ordinance to amend the town’s land development code to post human trafficking awareness signs in commercial areas, hotels, apartment buildings and parks and recreation centers in the town.The measure is to help law enforcement crack down on Human Trafficking which has become a growing problem in Florida.Human trafficking is the trade of humans for the purpose of forced labor,...

RACE debuted February 22 at Main Street Playhouse located at 6766 Main Street. The cast took on a topic that most people struggle with in America, race. David Mamet’s RACE, directed by Lowell Williams, opened to enthusiastic audiences.The play exploits the lies people tell themselves about race. Three lawyers, two black, one white have the chance to represent a wealthy white man that is accused of a crime against a young black woman. In a...

Wise Care, located at 6710 Main Street, recently moved their practice to Main Street on February 15 and were joined by Mayor Manny Cid for their grand opening event.Wise Care is a family owned and operated medical office that specializes in family medicine, physical therapy, immigration services and much more. The practice is led by Andres Hechavarria, owner; Andy Hechavarria, manager and Monica Artiles, office manager. Wise Care has been in...

Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force will present its 21st annual Bike Rodeo and Safety Day on Saturday, March 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 115151 N.W. 82 Avenue.Sponsored in part by Andy’s Police Supply and the Town of Miami Lakes Police Department, the event will provide children an opportunity to learn about bicycle safety while interacting with various branches of law enforcement officers.The first 200...

Miami Lakes Blasting Advisory Committee will host a one-day round trip to Tallahassee on Wednesday, March 20.Attendees will be visiting the Florida state capital during the current legislative session to support Florida Senator Manny Diaz Jr. and Florida Representative Ana Maria Rodriguez’s “Blasting” bill which is currently in the drafting stage.The bus will depart from Royal Oaks Park, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. Persons interested in joining in...