Category: Town News

  • Town Seeks Out Young Leaders to Join Youth Council

    Miami Lakes, FL – Are you a middle or high schooler looking to make a change in the community? Want to lend your voice to the discussions taking place around town? Do you want to lend your skills to help govern the Miami Lakes Youth Center? Well, you’re in luck! ‘The Spot’ at the Miami…

  • Miami Lakes Recognized Through the Better Cities for Pets™ Program

    Miami Lakes, FL – We are proud to announce that the Town of Miami Lakes has once again earned City Certification through the Better Cities For Pets™ program from Mars Petcare, showcasing our commitment to creating a pet-friendly community. More people than ever view pets as members of the family, and with more than 90 million…

  • Diaz-Balart Secures $3 million for Miami Lakes Roadway Expansion Project

    Miami Lakes, FL.– Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) issued the following statement after securing $3 million for the Town of Miami Lakes’ NW 59th Avenue roadway expansion and redevelopment project. “It is an honor to be in a position to get things done for my community,” said Rep. Diaz-Balart. “As former Ranking Member and Chairman of the Transportation,…

  • Residential Area Speed Limits Reducing to 25MPH: What You Need to Know

    Miami Lakes, F.L.– Last year, the Town entered into an interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade County to allow town wide residential speed limit reductions to 25MPH. The agreement also allows for the installation of the new speed limit signs. Within the next several months, you will see the town’s contractor removing the existing 30MPH signs along…

  • Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Holds Office Hours at the Miami Lakes Town Hall

    Miami Lakes, F.L. – Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart of the United States House of Representatives, representing District 26! These monthly office hours will allow constituents in Miami Lakes access to services and aid regarding topics such as immigration, internships, loans, and more. Office hours at Town Hall will be on every first Wednesday of the month…

  • Town Honors Dorothy Cook with 2023 Arbor Day Ceremony Tree Planting

    Miami Lakes, F.L. – The Town of Miami Lake, in collaboration with the Miami Lakes Garden Club, is set to honor the late Dorothy Cook on Arbor Day with the planting of an Oak tree outside of the Mary Collins Community Center (15151 NW 82nd Ave). A resident of the Town since 1971, Dorothy exemplified was a…

  • Town’s Building Department Introduces New QR Code Feature for Scheduling Inspections

    Miami Lakes, F.L. – The Miami Lakes Building Department is excited to announce a new feature that will streamline the inspection process for businesses and contractors within the town. Moving forward, Master Permit cards will feature a QR Code that directs them to schedule inspections online. The new feature was developed “to make the permitting experience as…

  • Town Celebrates 54th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week

    Miami Lakes, FL – This week marks the 54th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week, an annual recognition of the important role played by municipal clerks in local government. We want to thank our very own Gina and Victoria for their hard work, patience, and dedication to the greater good of the Town. From recording minutes, swearing…

  • Public Safety Committee Recognizes Two First Responders at Yearly Appreciation Breakfast

    Miami Lakes, F.L. – On May 20, The Town of Miami Lakes and its Public Safety Committee proudly hosted a heartwarming Police and Fire Appreciation Breakfast. The event celebrated the selfless dedication and bravery of our courageous first responders and featured special awards presented to two outstanding individuals—Lazaro Calzadilla and Town of Miami Lakes Detective Myriam Nieves—with Mayor Manny…

  • New Vacuum Truck for Department of Public Works

    Miami Lakes, FL – The Town of Miami Lakes proudly commemorated with unveiling of its state-of-the-art vacuum truck, a remarkable addition to its public works fleet, with a ribbon cutting in front of Town Hall. The event took place earlier today, with Mayor Manny Cid and Public Works Director Omar Santos sharing their excitement and appreciation for…