Strive 305 Hub and podcast boost businesses

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, February 4, 2026

     Marcela Munera and Mary Varona launched Mama’s Cakes in December, and after appearing on Miami-Dade County’s Strive 305 podcast, an opportunity arose.      “We’re in conversations with...

Traffic, proposed Gratigny Parkway interchange draw residents’ concerns

Community By Linda Trischitta and Alexandra Herrera Thursday, February 5, 2026

   Ask Miami Lakers what they don’t like about the town and they’ll bring up traffic: the volume of vehicles coming through, signals that seem to be out of sync and drivers who speed or take shortcuts through residential neighborhoods.      Mayor Josh Dieguez and the council receive those complaints in person and on social media.       Two events in January gave the public a...

Lawton Chiles Middle School’s robotics team wins award

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 5, 2026

     The Lawton Chiles Middle School robotics team, the LCMS Eagles, showed off their skills at the Jan. 11 VEX IQ Mix and Math Robotics Competition.  Howard D. McMillan Middle School in Miami hosted teams to show off their work in robotics. The Eagles placed eighth overall in the competition and took home the Judge’s Award.       “We are incredibly proud of Kaelin Mueller, Hailey...

Miami Lakes AutoMall donates to community organizations

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, February 5, 2026

      Miami Lakes AutoMall has given gifts to local organizations, and Partner Fred Senra is shown with two of recipients.      “We’re giving back to the community, to grass roots organizations,” Senra said. “I keep it to local groups as much as I can, and 70% of the gifts are in Miami Lakes.”      In the first photo, Senra is presenting a $500 check from the...

Ron Magill shares tips for coexisting with wildlife

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 5, 2026

     Every couple of days, a Florida Gray Fox visits Yancy Bernal. The creature likes to hang out on the back patio of the family’s home in Lake Martha.      “I literally let him/her be,” Bernal said.      That’s good advice to follow and is the same guidance that Zoo Miami Goodwill Ambassador Ron Magill shared with an audience that filled Miami Lakes Town Hall on Jan....

Town Topics: Who were your favorite Super Bowl halftime performers?

Sports By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 5, 2026

 Krizia Polanco  Corporate Partnerships and Wellness Manager, Memorial Healthcare System Miramar     “I normally don’t watch football,” Krizia Polanco said. “I don’t recall ever watching a halftime show. [But] definitely at Super Bowl 2026, I am watching because as a Latina, I have to see Bad Bunny and represent Puerto Rico and the whole culture. So I will be tuning in this...
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