Miami Lakes Boy Scouts Luca Romagnoli and Ricardo Santana from Troop 529 recently completed one of their Eagle Scout projects, giving a touch up to Miami Lakes Optimist Park. Romanoli refurbished the batting cages and Santana painted the basketball courts at the town’s oldest and decrepit recreation park. “MLOP has needed some TLC for sometime now and these two young men stepped up to help our town,” said Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid. The...

The Main Street Merchants and The Graham Companies welcomed the South Florida community at the 34th Annual Main Street Festival of Lights on Saturday, November 24.The holiday festivity was held along two blocks in Miami Lakes Town Center to celebrate the beginning of the 2018 holiday season as Main Street turn- ed on its holiday lights and guests enjoyed a series of holiday-themed performances.The event featured a live DJ, photo stations,...

Three new Miami Lakes town council members and an incumbent lawmaker were sworn into political office to commence serving their new terms, and they each promised to keep the city on track like their predecessors. Councilmember Marilyn Ruano, who was appointed to the council two years ago, and Councilmembers Josh Dieguez, Jeffrey Rodriguez and Carlos A. Alvarez took their oath of office while flanked by their family members and supporters...

The December 4 regular Miami Lakes Town Council meeting was the first for newcomers, Councilmembers Josh Dieguez, Jefferey Rodriguez and Carlos O. Alvarez, as they tackled a host of issues on the agenda. (The meeting was held after this issue went to press.)• Council members were expected to authorize the town manager to execute a change order to contract with H and R Paving for the Miami Lakeway South resurfacing project in the amount not to...

Miami Lakes and its Neighborhood Improvement Committee are hosting a holiday-themed Community Bike Ride on Saturday, December 15.Participants are encouraged to deck out their bikes with holiday lights and decor, as well as wearing holiday attire.Registration for the 5.5 mile family-friendly loop begins at 7:30 a.m. at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Pre-registration is recommended by visiting...