Town receives state grants check

Miami Lakes received a $1,325,000 check from the State of Florida at the Town’s July 4th event for two critical projects approved by the Florida Legislature. State Representative Manny Diaz Jr. (center) presented the check to Town officials (from left) Councilmember Ceasar Mestre, Vice Mayor Tony Lama, Mayor Manny Cid, and Councilmembers Frank Mingo, Tim Daubert, and Luis Collazo. The state grants provide $1 million for Phase 2 of the Town’s Canal Bank Stabillization Project, and $325,000 for a comprehensive study of the rock mining industry’s blasting and review of the claims process for property damages. In addition to Diaz, the projects were promoted by Senator Rene Garcia and Representative Jose Oliva.