Mayor Josh Dieguez is inviting everyone to join in the town’s 250th anniversary party for the country that will happen July 4th on the big lawn in Veterans Park.      “Happy birthday, America!” Dieguez said. “This year we’re doing things a little bit differently. We’re spending more and more money, on not just for fireworks but other forms of entertainment to celebrate...

The Miami Lakes Blasting Advisory Board is hosting a student award ceremony for projects that demonstrate the effects of seismic energy waves caused by lime rock mining. Seventeen students from Miami Lakes Educational Center will present their work. Residents are invited to the contest to be held Wednesday, May 27 at Miami Lakes Town Hall. The event is to begin at 7 p.m., at 6601 Main St. Competitors will each have two minutes to...

     In her more than a decade owning a hair salon, Leslie Gaensel has seen an evolution in the business that includes stylists working alone in suites, and medical spas offering facial and beauty services.     But what she offers customers and staff is something that keeps them coming back.      “For clients, I think it’s the experience, the way we treat our clients and how our...

      Miami Lakes observed the National Day of Prayer on May 7 with a breakfast at Town Hall. Archpriest Joseph Lucas from Christ the Saviour Cathedral; Pastor Louis Egipciaco of Elevate Church and Pastor Dr. Juan Barek, Miami-Dade County coordinator for National Day of Prayer, all led prayers before the audience.      Mayor Josh Dieguez, Vice Mayor Bryan Morera; Council members Steven Herzberg and Alex...

   It was a night of glamour and goodwill for the Zonta Club of Miami Lakes and their guests during the service organization’s Black & White Gala. The annual party lasted five hours at the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main.  Silent and bidding auctions offered 30 items including jewelry and paintings and four vacation trips. DJ Felix and two showgirls entertained the crowd of 78 supporters.      ...