Community Calendar

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Aug. 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 Summer fishing fun. The Town of Miami Lakes invites young anglers for its annual open fishing program at Miami Lakes Optimist Park marina. Bait and equipment are provided. Optimist Park Marina, 6411 NW 162 St....

Pets of Miami Lakes

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, August 6, 2026

Meet stylish Bianco, an 11-year-old Maltese owned by Eddy Paez.      Paez, who got Bianco from a neighbor, has owned him since he was a 10-week-old puppy.      “He was a little puffball,” Paez said. Bianco, which means white in Italian, is friendly; when he and Paez take their walks on the west side of Miami Lakes, he stops to greet everyone.      “He is...

Restaurants ready to serve Miami Lakers

Business By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, August 6, 2026

Cypress Village Shopping Center   BurgerFi  786-322-6270 7431 Miami Lakes Drive. Dine in, take-out Grubhub; DoorDash; Uber Eats; Postmates. BurgerFi.com   DiCED  305-961-1032 7425 Miami Lakes Drive DicedFood.com, indoor dining; take-out; Grubhub; Uber Eats.   Dr. Limon 305-228-9199 7341 Miami Lakes Drive DoctorLimon.com. Indoor/outdoor dining; delivery; take-out; Foodie Order; Uber...

Say “oui” to Bon Vivant’s first-anniversary flavors

Business By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, August 6, 2026

Bon Vivant Charcuterie and Gourmet Market is bringing a bit of Euro summer to Miami Lakes.      To celebrate the shop’ one-year anniversary in June, owners Lilly Tudela and Jennifer Lajud  have debuted new menu items.      There are four new wine-based cocktails and one mocktail; three new happy-hour appetizers to try and three new sandwiches to sample.      The Venetian Orange...

Mario Ruiz cut hair for Grahams, Dolphins, lifelong friends

Obituaries By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, August 6, 2026

  Mario Ruiz cut hair in the Miami Lakes Barber Shop until about 2021 and was known for his positive attitude, the smile perpetually on his face and just a genuine love for barbering. He passed that love down to his son, who now runs the shop.      “I was very proud of my dad,” Richard Ruiz said.  “It was my honor to work with him, both him and my uncle at one point.”     ...

One last summer splash

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, August 6, 2026

Kids across Miami Lakes spent their summer frolicking and playing at a variety of camps in town.      At the Main Street Players playwriting camp, young thespians were challenged to create original stage works and practice movement on stage. Meanwhile kids at the Miami Lakes Athletic Club got to try different sports, laser tag, work on tennis skills, swimming, meet with wild animals and other activities.   ...
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