Many different kinds of people walk through the doors to Main Street Players’ black-box theater. The company, which has announced and is selling tickets for its 2027 season, wants to offer something for a diverse set of tastes – and perhaps build some community along the way. “I definitely want to feature shows that are going to impact our community in different ways,” MSP Artistic Director Sara Jarrell...

Cops, community mingle at Menchie’s

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, August 20, 2026

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office invited Miami Lakes residents for a taste of frozen yogurt and safety tips during the annual National Night Out. The event is meant to encourage people to meet with law enforcement and strengthen bonds between a community and its police force. This year, Miami Lakes district deputies met residents at Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt in the Cypress Village Shopping Center, where they chatted and...

Pets of Miami Lakes

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, August 20, 2026

This distinguished gentleman is Winston, owned by Jesus and Evelyn Garcia. The one-year-old miniature Schnauzer is described as high-energy, super loving and very affectionate. “He’s the highlight of my life,” Jesus Garcia said. It was his wife Evelyn who convinced Jesus to get Winston after the loss of Monty, their other miniature Schnauzer. Winston has helped Jesus with the loss of Monty and now looks forward...

Is Waymo coming to Miami Lakes?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, August 20, 2026

Waymo has been spotted on the streets of Miami Lakes. In late July, a Waymo was seen circling town center. The service, which is owned by Google, offers self-driving cars which provide rideshare services similar to Uber and Lyft. However this car was being driven, and not carrying passengers. Typically when Waymo goes to a new area, it first sends driver-operated cars to map and research. Waymo service began in Miami in January 2026 and...

After theft, Jakey statue back home with family

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, August 19, 2026

The community rallied, the police investigated and after almost a week, the statue of a beloved young hero has been returned to his family. Almost a week after it was stolen from the park that bears his name, the statue of Jake “Jakey” Orlando Duque was recovered and returned to the Duque family. The statue of the five-year-old was stolen on Aug. 8 from the park on the west side of Miami Lakes. On Aug. 13, the Miami-Dade...
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