By Ericka Miller Last Thursday, Mayor of Miami Lakes Manny Cid paid a special visit to Miami Lakes Educational Center’s Honors Government class where he sat down with the class to talk about politics and government. In an instant, the students became fully engaged in the discussion as Cid spoke of his time working in…
By Alexandra Reboredo They demanded change. Students, faculty, and parents, who feared for their lives and lives of their loved ones one week ago all gathered to drill lawmakers with pressing questions about their safety and security, and demanded answers. On Wednesday night, CNN hosted a special Town Hall at the BB&T Center in Sunrise,…
By Abigail Castro and Alexandra Reboredo A lot has changed in Miami Lakes since its incorporation in December 2000. There are more homes, schools and businesses that have replaced many of the town’s iconic cow pastures. Miami Lakes is growing, but it is also working hard to hold on to its small town feel. Home…
By Daniela Morales The annual State of the Town address was held yesterday at Miami Lakes’ Town Hall. Aside from discussing the major accomplishments and occurrences of the town, Mayor Michael A. Pizzi Jr. also honored its outstanding citizens. MLEC’s very own top Jaguar, James V. Parker – who will be retiring in 2016 –…