A television commercial production crew was in town Wednesday, shooting a public service announcement for a very important cause: suicide prevention. The client is the state of Florida and its 988 Florida Lifeline campaign, which will promote a telephone number for people who may be struggling to call or text to get help. The 988 Florida Lifeline is a free, 24/7 service that will connect residents who may have a substance use disorder,...

  Owning a home in Miami Lakes remains a good investment: prices on residential properties continue to rise, crime rates are low, and elected officials have pledged to manage growth and maintain the town’s charm and lifestyle.      Those were some of the takeaways for 100 real estate professionals who filled a ballroom during the MIAMI Association of Realtors’ City Spotlight event held April 30 at Miami...

     Diners who miss some of the dishes once served at Shula’s Steak House may want to check out ML Steaks + Sports.       The restaurant inside the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main has added new menu items, “with a throwback from Shula’s Steak House,” General Manager Bruce Lawrence said.      Those classic dishes  include: --Calamari Fries at $18, strips (not...

GT Homes, developers of the Palma Del Lago luxury residential community in Miami Lakes, have placed color, full-page ads in the pages of The Miami Laker community newspaper since May 2024.      The advertising campaign has paid off, the company said, by bringing sales leads and a new member of their real estate agent team to the project.      “We’ve had 2,000 registrations by potential new home...

  A wooden fence facing the circle on Main Street recently went up in front of the old Tamura Japanese Buffet, or, for longtime Miami Lakers, the former Tony Roma’s location.       Behind the fence, the facade will be renovated. Work will include splitting the space into two future restaurants that will measure 1,636 square feet and 3,504 square feet. The glass atriums on each side of the...