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4 weeks ago

Miami Lakes advisory committee finalizes council report after Tallahassee outreach and data review The Miami Lakes Blasting Advisory Committee voted to submit its annual report to the town council after members reviewed a Tallahassee lobbying trip, a complaint dataset used in advocacy, and a proposed high‑school STEM project to study blasting impacts.

The Miami Lakes Blasting Advisory Committee is pushing for transparency and innovation, revealing discrepancies in data while proposing an exciting STEM project to study the impacts of blasting on local structures.

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1 month ago

Miami Lakes advisory board cites pilot data, calls for lower blast threshold as Fabrizio bill stalls The Miami Lakes Blasting Advisory Board reviewed pilot monitoring showing higher complaint rates at higher PPV readings, urged clearer public reporting, and discussed stalled state legislation (Fabrizio’s bill) and a parallel private lawsuit that may be mooted if legislation passes.

Miami Lakes residents are demanding clearer reporting on blasting data after pilot studies reveal alarming discrepancies that could undermine trust in state regulations.

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1 month ago

Council questions $55,000 traffic feasibility study for Palmetto/154th; asks staff to explore town data and alternatives After a lengthy debate, Miami Lakes council deferred a $55,000 Phase 1 feasibility study for the Palmetto/154th intersection and directed staff to check whether existing town traffic data (camera/LPR and other sources) or university partnerships can reduce costs before restarting procurement.

Miami Lakes council debates a $55,000 traffic study for the congested Palmetto/154th intersection, pushing for cost-saving alternatives to improve local infrastructure.

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1 month ago

Miami Lakes council defers Graham Companies rezoning after residents cite notice and traffic concerns After a wave of public comment opposing a proposed land‑use change by the Graham Companies, Miami Lakes Town Council voted to defer first readings of two rezoning items to a special meeting on April 1, 2026. Residents urged independent traffic studies and clearer public notice.

Miami Lakes residents are raising their voices against a controversial rezoning plan that could threaten their community’s character and traffic flow.

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1 month ago

FIU Neighborhood Health describes mobile clinics and invites Miami Lakes to March 13 conference Annette Humbler of FIU Neighborhood Health described the program’s mobile primary care and mental‑health services for enrolled, uninsured residents and invited committee members to a March 13 community health and wellness conference at FIU's Biscayne Bay campus.

FIU Neighborhood Health is revolutionizing care with mobile clinics that provide essential services to families in need—find out how they’re making a difference!

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1 month ago

Miami Lakes commission advances charter edits on council size, manager powers and clerk appointment The Miami Lakes charter commission debated multiple proposed amendments Feb. 12, including options to reduce the council from seven to five members, how to transition terms, changes to town manager removal and acting-manager provisions, and a measure to make the town clerk a council-appointed position. Several technical votes advanced drafting; one authentication timing amendment failed.

Miami Lakes is at a crossroads as commissioners debate major charter changes that could reshape the town’s governance and even its very incorporation!

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1 month ago

Planning board defers review of 22-acre Lace Lakeside rezoning and FLUM amendment to March 10 after public-notice concerns The Planning and Zoning Board of Miami Lakes deferred two Grama Companies items — a future land use map (FLUM) amendment and related rezoning/site plan for a proposed 541-unit Lace Lakeside development — to March 10 after counsel cited notice issues. The developer previewed plans and pledged $1.28 million toward a senior center; residents voiced traffic and fiscal concerns.

The Miami Lakes Planning and Zoning Board has deferred the controversial Lace Lakeside project proposal, sparking heated debates among residents concerned about traffic and fiscal impacts.

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1 month ago

Councilman tells Miami Lakes advisory board lawsuit is a private action, urges continued legislative push A councilman told the Blasting Advisory Board the newly filed lawsuit is a private action between residents and lawyers, not the town; he encouraged members to continue legislative outreach as the case proceeds through courts and possibly prompts statutory change.

A Miami Lakes councilman reassured residents that a newly filed lawsuit is strictly a private matter, emphasizing the importance of legislative advocacy as the case unfolds.

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2 months ago

Residents press GMX and FDOT over ramp alignment; 170th Bridge access and truck rules remain contested Residents raised noise, property‑value and safety worries about a proposed ramp landing near backyards and discussed enforcement of truck restrictions on the 170th bridge; staff urged organized written comments at GMX workshops and said FDOT will consider design iterations.

Residents are rallying against a proposed GMX Expressway ramp that could land dangerously close to their homes, sparking concerns over noise and property values.

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2 months ago

Miami Lakes urges county action as adaptive signal system remains offline At a town hall, Miami Lakes officials said signal hardware installed years ago remains unoperational because the county controls the software and recently changed vendors, and the town’s police and staff described repeated, sometimes hardware-related outages that disrupt morning traffic.

Miami Lakes officials are calling for urgent county action as ongoing traffic signal failures disrupt daily commutes, leaving residents frustrated and waiting for solutions.

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3 months ago

Board told town probably lacks standing; private plaintiffs and pro bono counsel proposed Board members were told the town likely lacks standing to sue at the state level; the group discussed recruiting private plaintiffs (residents or business owners) to file a lawsuit and relying on pro bono counsel while plaintiffs cover hard costs.

The Blasting Advisory Board is exploring the possibility of enlisting local residents and business owners as plaintiffs in a potential lawsuit against state-level blasting regulations, with pro bono legal support on the table.

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3 months ago

Miami Lakes advisory board reviews pilot-program data, seeks clearer labeling and a landing page The Blasting Advisory Board reviewed pilot-program complaint data showing hundreds of new complaints and discussed redesigning the report into a one‑page cover and an interactive landing page to present findings accurately to lawmakers and the public.

The Blasting Advisory Board reveals a staggering 23,091 complaints about blasting incidents, sparking urgent discussions on how to present this critical data more clearly to the public and lawmakers.

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3 months ago

Miami Lakes mayor touts parks, public safety and infrastructure gains in State of the Town Mayor Josh Dieguez used the town’s 25th anniversary State of the Town address to announce restored park funding, record public-safety spending, progress on Northwest 59th Avenue and new federal and county drainage commitments, and to preview studies on a municipal tree farm and highway connectivity.

Mayor Josh Dieguez celebrates Miami Lakes' 25th anniversary by announcing record investments in parks and public safety, promising a brighter future for residents.

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4 months ago

Council declines school-zone speed camera program after debate over safety, revenue and oversight After a multi-hour hearing, the Miami Lakes council voted down a proposal to host school-zone automated speed cameras. Supporters emphasized speed reduction and license-plate-reader benefits for law enforcement; opponents raised constitutional, vendor-fee transparency and calibration concerns. A motion to defer for more information also failed.

The Miami Lakes Town Council has rejected a proposal for automated speed cameras in school zones, sparking intense debate over safety and oversight!

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4 months ago

Town unveils Vision Zero data-driven plan; 57th Avenue identified as high‑injury corridor Consultants presented Vision Zero findings showing crash concentrations on 57th Avenue and other corridors, a higher rate of rear-end and left‑turn crashes, and proposals to prioritize countermeasures, expand sidewalks and protected bicycle lanes, upgrade bus stops and address freight parking. An implementation plan will return in January.

Miami Lakes is taking a bold step towards safety with its Vision Zero plan, revealing alarming crash data and a roadmap for safer streets, especially on the notorious 57th Avenue.

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4 months ago

Miami Lakes council hears engineering report saying Phase 1 canal lining failed; staff weighing targeted repairs vs. larger rebuild An engineering review found widespread damage to the Phase 1 canal bank lining, with torn or missing geocell panels at roughly 69% of inspected properties and bottom-row washouts at 50%. Consultants recommended targeted repair overlays and, for the most durable fix, concrete-filled foundations similar to later phases; estimated preliminary mitigation could run into the mid-six figures. Council discussed liability, costs, and next steps.

Miami Lakes faces a critical decision after an engineering report reveals alarming failures in the Phase 1 canal bank lining, with tens of thousands at stake for repairs or a complete rebuild.

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4 months ago

Miami Lakes planners hear Vision Zero safety plan after USDOT grant, focus on 57th Avenue crash spike Consultants told the Planning & Zoning Board the town used about $304,000 in U.S. DOT funds to develop a Vision Zero action plan and an updated Transportation Master Plan. The analysis found most collisions concentrated on 57th Avenue and proposed targeted countermeasures, public outreach and funding options; no formal action was taken.

Miami Lakes has secured $304,000 for a groundbreaking Vision Zero safety plan aimed at drastically reducing traffic fatalities, particularly on the notorious 57th Avenue.

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4 months ago

Advisory board narrows one‑page summary for blast‑complaint report, assigns data‑cleaning tasks Advisory board members agreed a one‑page public cover should show total complaints, total blasts, PPV metrics (average and max) and complaints by municipality; members assigned chart fixes, ZIP‑code scrubbing for city counts, and set deadlines for revised graphics.

The advisory board is on a mission to simplify blast-complaint data into an accessible one-page summary, tackling misinformation and ensuring accurate city representation.

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5 months ago

Advisory board narrows public summary to four graphics, orders ZIP‑level data scrub At a special call, the advisory board reviewed Power BI charts from the Miami‑Dade pilot program and agreed to publish a simplified one‑page cover showing (1) total complaints, (2) total blasts and blasts by year, (3) PPV distribution (with corrected decimals), and (4) complaints by municipality. Members assigned staff to clean city/ZIP mappings,修x

The Miami-Dade advisory board is set to unveil a simplified report that could change how complaints about mining blasts are understood—are you ready for the data transformation?

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5 months ago

Pilot monitoring shows higher peak readings and growing complaints; advisory board calls for subcommittee and public reporting Board reviewed a pilot monitoring dashboard on Oct. 27 that the presenter said recorded 22,739 complaints and a pilot-program maximum peak ground velocity (PPV) of about 0.76, which the board contrasted with official miner-provided readings that have not exceeded the statutory 0.5 threshold. Members pressed for a special-call or subcommittee to vet

Pilot monitoring data reveals a staggering rise in complaints and peak readings that challenge official miner reports—what does this mean for community safety?

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5 months ago

Miami Lakes advisory board urges town to decide on legal action over blasting; seeks Miramar, county support At its Oct. 27 meeting the Miami Lakes advisory board said the town must take a clear position on blasting and described outreach to Miramar and state officials seeking financial and legal backing; the town attorney has retained outside Tallahassee counsel and a special meeting is expected in November with litigation targeted before the legislative

Miami Lakes is taking a stand against blasting near neighborhoods, pushing for legal action and community support—will they go through with it?

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5 months ago

Miami Lakes advisory board presses for written municipal support as pilot monitors show higher blasting readings The Miami Lakes Advisory Board on Oct. 27 reviewed pilot-monitoring data that the board says shows higher peak readings than miner-provided monitors, discussed a likely town lawsuit, and agreed to create a simple intake form to record municipal commitments for financial, legal or public support ahead of the legislative session.

The Miami Lakes Advisory Board is taking action against damaging quarry blasting, armed with new data that could lead to a lawsuit before the legislative session kicks off!

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5 months ago

Miami Lakes PSC approves vendor payments, expands golf-cart slots and T‑shirt purchases ahead of car show At a committee meeting, the Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee approved a series of event-related payments and logistics changes for an upcoming car show, including raising golf‑cart preregistration to 50 spots, approving a $1,100 T‑shirt invoice and authorizing three deputies for security at a cost of $1,440. The committee also confirmed vendor,‑

Excitement is revving up in Miami Lakes as the Public Safety Committee gears up for a thrilling community car show, approving key logistics and expanding golf-cart registrations to 50 slots!

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8 months ago

Committee Nominates Karina and Don Bailey for Athletic Recognition Nominations include two athletes and two administrators in the local sports recognition.

The Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame Committee is shaking things up by nominating local athlete Karina, highlighting a pivotal shift towards gender equity in sports recognition!

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8 months ago

Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame Voting Results Announced Rivers Demby and Don Bailey lead Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame nominations.

Rivers Demby and Don Bailey are leading the race to join the prestigious Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame, but who will ultimately secure their spot?

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8 months ago

Miami Lakes Council Reviews Hall of Fame Nominations for 2023 Inductees Council discusses nominations including Joe Weber, Rivers Denbigh, and Don Bailey Jr.

Excitement filled the air as Miami Lakes' Sports Hall of Fame Committee weighed the impactful legacies of local sports heroes, with nominations sparking passionate debate and heartfelt stories.

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8 months ago

Community Discussion Turns to Microsoft Teams and Local Dining Updates Participants discuss using Microsoft Teams for tracking and share local restaurant closures.

Excitement is building in Miami Lakes as the Sports Hall of Fame prepares to honor its next class of local legends while embracing modern tools for better community engagement.

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8 months ago

Committee Discusses Headliner Nominations for Annual Sports Hall of Fame Event Nominations for sports hall of fame headliners debated, focusing on Don Bailey and others.

The Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame Committee is poised to honor local legends, but the debate over who deserves a spot this year is heating up!

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8 months ago

Miami County reports record 110 mining incidents in updated monthly report Monthly report highlights increase in mining incidents in Miami County, reaching historic levels.

Concerns over the surge in blasting incidents in Miami County have sparked a crucial dialogue about the need for public education and community engagement.

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8 months ago

Dade County Reports Surge in Complaints Amid Growing Public Awareness Dade County sees 566 complaints this month, a significant increase from July's 153.

Miami-Dade County is witnessing a dramatic rise in blasting complaints, jumping from 153 to 566 in just one month, highlighting a community increasingly vocal about safety concerns.

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