Miami Lakes has a new landmark: A two-story Christmas tree, decorated with lights and red, green, silver and gold balls. It stands at the corner of Main Street and New Barn Road.      The brightly lighted yule tree beckoned families who attended the 40th Annual Festival of Lights, presented by the Main Street Merchants and The Graham Companies.       Clive Smith photographed his wife...

     The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce welcomed two new constitutional officers from Miami-Dade County: Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez and Property Appraiser Tomas Regalado to its November luncheon.       Regalado described the responsibilities of his office as well as what staff has been doing for the community.       One of his big initiatives has been to help veterans by...

     To provide a dependable source of comfort, dignity and hope to Miami Lakes Middle School students, the Giving Gators charitable organization created the Warriors Pantry with the support of The Graham Companies; Headquarter Toyota and Layer 8 Solutions information technology company. The school, at 6425 Miami Lakeway North, was rated A from 2017 to 2025. Last year it had 989 students enrolled in sixth, seventh and eighth...

     Dr. Cristina Sanchez, a Miami Lakes native, has joined the orthodontic team at Specialty Smiles.       Born and raised in the community, Dr. Sanchez is excited to bring her expertise and passion for creating confident smiles to the residents she grew up alongside of, the practice said.      “It’s really special to be back serving the community that helped raise...

     The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce held its 25th Annual Business Expo on Nov. 5 at the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main. At this year’s event about 60 exhibitors ranging from local eateries to insurance firms, developers, banks, restaurants and even local gift shops presented their goods and services to the community.       “I thought it was great, I thought the energy was really, really high...