A wife and mother, a saleswoman, a Republican politician and an early leader in Miami Lakes government. Mary Collins lived all of those roles and left a lasting legacy on the town. She died May 28 at the age of 93, her family said. Collins served on the first council after the town incorporated in 2000 and fulfilled three terms. Stories in The Miami Laker reported that she was known as the “Godmother of Miami Lakes.” The...

      As the country marks its 250th year, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sen. René García had a patriotic message for the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce: Buy American.      “Small businesses are the cornerstone of our economy,” García said. “It’s incumbent on all of us whenever possible to go and shop at a local vendor, to go and support them. Because that’s the way money stays...

Katelyn Otis Account Executive and Ticket Sales, The Orange Bowl  Fort Lauderdale       “I’m attending the one of the games, June 24 [Brazil vs Scotland], but I’m actually working the ticketing office for the game,” Katelyn Otis said. “So I’m excited to experience that. I worked the National Championship game ticketing, it was interesting. I’m excited to...

    The Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board is accepting applications for its student member advisor.       Open to students enrolled in schools in Miami Lakes, the non-voting advisor supports the board by attending meetings, reading research and getting answers to questions about agenda items.       The student is also responsible for gathering information regarding the interests of...

    Main Street Live!, the series of free concerts held downtown from January through May, has ended its season.      Cultural Affairs Committee Chair Felicia Salazar says the shows will resume next winter if the town council funds them. The concerts were also presented by The Graham Companies; the Economic Development Committee and Main Street Merchants.      Fans include Julio Menendez and...