Town installs life rings near lakes, canals

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, March 4, 2026

    When a car ended up in the C-8 Extension Canal along Loch Ness Drive, Miami Lakes resident Steven Monroy dove in to help the driver who was alive when she was pulled from her SUV to shore.       That was two...

Veteran Committee dedicates tree planting in memory of fallen M.L. vets

Community Monday, May 19, 2014

 

Councilmember Tony Lama (second from left), participated in a tree dedication ceremony honoring fallen veterans from Miami Lakes on May 6 at Picnic Park West. He joined Veterans Committee members (from left) Alejandro Sanchez, George Deming, Jose Braniella, Angel Vazquez, Gary Cardenas and local artist Al Darmanin. “It was an absolute pleasure and honor to share such a special moment with a great committee and group of resident veterans,” Lama said. “This commemoration is the least we can do to honor the fallen soldiers that made Miami lakes their home.”