After nearly three years of litigation, the town council approved the $4.5 million purchase of a property that is blocking the path of a proposed road on the east side of town.      The eminent domain settlement will allow the town to demolish a building owned by Michael Spetko and his family’s firm, TSC Investments, LLC, at 5951 NW 151st St. It has offices, a mechanic’s garage and warehouse...

      This month’s Do The Right Thing awards honored three students who attend schools in Miami Lakes. Miguel Barrios and Matthew Diaz of Miami Lakes Middle School and Jeremy “JJ” Matthews of Bob Graham Education Center are among students honored each month for making good decisions at their schools.       Do the Right Thing of Miami, Inc. and City of Miami Police recognized Miguel and...

     The Miami Lakes Veterans Committee has chosen U.S. Army veteran Makissa Lewis as grand marshal for the 44th Annual Veterans Parade.       “I feel so honored,” Lewis, 44, of Port St. Lucie said about leading the parade on Sunday, Nov. 5. “I feel like I’ll be able to represent to the veterans population that you can overcome your disability.”      Lewis...

Nov. 2 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce Networking Business Expo. In its 23rd year, the expo brings together local businesses and the public. There will be fun games, prizes, music and more. Meet your neighborhood merchants all in one place during this free event. Vivian Gonzalez of WSVN-Ch. 7 returns as mistress of ceremonies. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. Free. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.  Nov. 3 Cafecito con Miami-Dade County...

     The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.  Most events require preregistration, as space is limited. Magic Butterflies Craft Wed., Nov. 1, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Decorate, wind and release magic butterflies from your hands. Materials provided. Ages 8 – 18. Homework Help & Tutoring Sat., Nov. 4, 11, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Certified teachers meet...