A $3.4 million construction project along Northwest 77th Court between Northwest 154th Street and Northwest 169th Street in Miami Lakes may cause traffic detours until the fall. The southbound lane will be closed the whole time; the northbound lane will be closed weekdays from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The state’s plans include a path for bicyclists and pedestrians; new lighting, school zone beacons, speed feedback and flashing...

     For Miami Lakers who want to “celebrate every little moment,” Bon Vivant Charcuterie & Gourmet Market has opened at 6707 Main St.      Business partners Jennifer Lajud and Lilly Tudela celebrated their new store with a ribbon cutting party on June 12.      “The idea is to bring a little bit of luxury, a little bit of high class,” Tudela said. “Our tag...

     Amy Diaz celebrated the 10th anniversary of her FH Fashion House boutique with a party on June 7 in the shop in the Cypress Village Shopping Center. A favorite of residents, it has won four “Best of Miami Lakes” awards. Diaz gave swag bags to 50 party guests with a $15 store gift card and items from local businesses. Vicky Bakery provided lite bites.       “This has been a dream of...

     Two leaders of the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce were among 25 South Florida recipients of Connection Awards on May 1. Jerry Menendez, at left, vice president of the chamber, is senior vice president, Retail Market manager of TD Bank. He also serves on the board of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and oversees its Leadership Programs. Tico Casamayor, Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s president of Public...

     The Miami Lakes Farmer’s Market celebrated its new home along Meadow Walk on June 14. The market, which had been on New Barn Road nearly every Saturday since April 2021, was relocated to accommodate construction on drains and paving in downtown parking lots.      At the new site that is next to Graham Park, between Bull Run Road and Miami Lakeway North, 45 vendors sold food, clothing, jewelry,...