Category: Town News

  • Heavy Hitters Score a Home Run for the Town of Miami Lakes with MLB and Scotts®!

    Miami Lakes, FL – MLB and Scotts received nearly 400 grant applications across 47 states for the 2022 installment of the Scotts® Field Refurbishment Program. This is the seventh consecutive year in which the Scotts® Field Refurbishment Program is awarding field refurbishments to communities in need. The winning organizations were chosen by a special blue-ribbon panel,…

  • Receive a Golf Cart Permit by Registering Today!

    Receive a Golf Cart Permit by Registering Today!

    UPDATE: Effective October 1, H.B. 949 requires anyone under age 18 to possess a learner’s permit/driver’s license to operate a golf cart on a public road in Florida. It also requires those 18 and older to possess a valid I.D. when operating a golf cart on public roads. Violations will be noncriminal traffic infractions, similar…

  • Miami Lakes Receives Grant for Drainage Improvement Project

    Miami Lakes, FL – The Town is excited and proud to announce the securing of the FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant for the West Lakes Drainage Improvements Phase IV Project in the amount of $775,248.41. One of the most significant challenges faced by Florida communities is the threat of repetitive flooding. Stormwater management is also…

  • 2022 Miami Lakes Town Foundation Grant Recipients Announced

    Miami Lakes, FL – The Miami Lakes Town Foundation, supported by the Miami Lakes Food and Wine Festival, was created to encourage, foster and provide programs for the literacy and continuing education of the community, as well as, develop and implement complementary youth programs, beautification projects, and cultural events to benefit the Miami Lakes community and…

  • Employee of the Year and Employee-Vendor of the Year

    Miami Lakes, FL – They make it look it easy, don’t they? The following individuals were honored at the 2022 State of the Town with year-end Awards for their hard work and dedication to #GrowingBeautifully. Meet them here! Melissa Hernandez, the Town’s Budget Officer and the Employee of the Year for 2022, is a proud custodian…

  • Town Announces Winners of the Best of Miami Lakes Awards for 2022

    Miami Lakes, FL – The votes have been tallied! This year’s winners of the Best of Miami Lakes Awards were selected by thousands of voters and we are proud to announce the winners from the following categories: Small Business Saturday is on November 26th, and we encourage you to support local businesses here in Miami…

  • Learn About MGT Academy And Their Tennis Programs

    Miami Lakes, FL – Looking to get your kids involved in tennis? Want them to learn from the best coaches? In the search for an adult fitness program utilizing the high-energy nature of the sport? Visit www.tennismgt.com to learn more about the MGT Academy and their programs available to those from ages 5 to 65! Miami Lakes Red…

  • 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,…