Chamber of Commerce hosts marketing panel

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, April 16, 2026

     The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce brought together three marketing experts for a panel at its April luncheon.      The executives - Carlos A. Vazquez, owner, Miami Marketer; Joe Hernandez, founder, SOHK Creative and Michael Campos, brand strategy consultant, Campos Consulting  -  shared tips for refining how to approach customers and how to use Artificial Intelligence to create ...

Main Street Merchants host 2nd Annual Easter Scavenger Hunt

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, April 16, 2026

     The scavenger hunt began at My Gym: Kids picked up a sheet of clues that sent them hopping to downtown shops, where they figured out a riddle or completed a challenge to win a sticker and perhaps a sweet or a prize. Once they collected all 14 stickers, the young hunters returned to My Gym and swapped them for plastic eggs filled with toys and a coupon card to use at participating businesses.      During...

Miami Lakes AutoMall supports Optimist Baseball

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, April 15, 2026

      Fred Senra, a partner at Miami Lakes AutoMall, donated baseball equipment to the Optimist Club of Miami Lakes on March 19.      The gift included two complete catcher’s kits; new base blocks for the infield, notebooks for coaches, batting cage equipment and balls and bats.       The donation, which Senra said was worth about $2,000, was part of a series of gifts that he and the...

Community Calendar

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, April 15, 2026

April 16 Property Fraud Outreach Event County Clerk Juan Fernandez-Barquin and Mayor Josh Dieguez will host a session at Town Hall about property fraud prevention, with tips and how to get help. 6601 Main St. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Free. April 17 Main Street Live! The Economic Development and Cultural Affairs Committees, Main Street Merchants and The Graham Companies present Mantrap, a band that performs Top 40 songs. 6710 Main St. 7:30 p.m....

Cars for a Cure holds 10th fundraiser on Main Street

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, April 15, 2026

     A 1968 red Cadillac DeVille convertible drew lots of attention on Main Street during the 10th Annual Cars for a Cure auto show.      “I’ve exhibited for the past five years,” Jerry Nunez said about his ride that boasts 24-inch stainless steel rims. “I’m here to support the cause and the community.”      He and his son Jaycen Nunez, 9, joined about 100...
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