Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee announced last call for nominations for its 2019 Women of Distinction Awards luncheon in honor of Women’s History Month.The nomination applications may be found at http://bit.ly/2019WomenDistinctionNomination and must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19.The award categories include:• Arts - A woman who has contributed to the cultural life of the community through theatre, dance, music, art, or...

Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame committee announced its second call for Hall of Fame Inductee nominations. The Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame, an initiative of Mayor Manny Cid and supported by the Town Council, is located inside the Optimist Park Clubhouse at Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162 Street.Past classes of inductees have included former Miami Dolphins coaches, professional football and baseball players, standout high school...

Following a hit and run accident that left a woman critically injured and one fatality, the Town of Miami Lakes is taking action to prevent further tragedy that police say is caused by residential speeding.Lawmakers approved Councilmember Josh Dieguez’s proposal to place traffic calming devices along N.W. 79 Avenue between N.W. 162 and 165 streets near Royal Oaks East, and town staff would conduct a study to determine if other areas are...

After a unique and brilliant career spanning nearly 50 years, almost a quarter century serving as president, Miami Dade College (MDC) President Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón has announced his plans to step down in August. He joined the college as a member of the faculty in 1970 and quickly rose through the faculty and administrative ranks.Padrón is an iconic and leading figure in American higher education. His accomplishments are legendary. For...

Alex Rey, who was the town manager in Miami Lakes for 16 years, has been selected for a new job in west Florida. The St. Pete Beach City Commission in Pinellas County last week named Rey the next city manager, where he will replace Wayne Saunders. The City Commission picked Rey among several candidates who interviewed for the job, and the appointment comes just days after Rey’s resignation as Miami Lakes top executive administrator became...