Miami Lakes town hall will be bathed in purple light on Nov. 21 to mark Give Miami Day. The 24-hour event is hosted by The Miami Foundation, which accepts donations for hundreds of non-profit organizations that serve the region. The campaign allows donors to support their favorite causes. The minimum gift is $25, and the foundation will accept credit cards, as well as debit and gift cards. Entering local zip codes on the...

There’s a new sub in town. Have you heard?  Jersey Mike’s has made its way to Miami Lakes.  It is a neighbor to other new, fast-casual restaurants, Bolay and Sergio’s Cuban Café + Grill, all open along the 15100 block of Northwest 67th Avenue.   Jersey Mike’s fit right in to the town’s culture by raising funds to support the education programs at the Miami Lakes Youth...

For the past decade, Ocean Bank in Miami Lakes has been the top donor to boys and girls basketball program that is run by the Optimist Club in Miami Lakes. This year, the bank presented $500 to the group. The money allowed it to buy uniforms and equipment for athletes.  The program is in its 45th season, according to Jim Hamilton, a member of the Optimists and the group’s basketball commissioner. Adolfo J....

Working for the town of Miami Lakes for just one year, William “Willie” Sanchez is known as someone who can be relied upon to make sure things go right. Sanchez is the coordinator of committees and special events. And on Oct. 16, Town Manager Edward Pidermann announced that Sanchez, 47, was the 2019 Town Employee of the Year. Sanchez, a longtime town resident, said the honor was a surprise for him. “I was...

 Gather up on your business cards!  The town and its Economic Development Committee will host a get together on Nov. 20 at Gaucho’s Gourmet Market. The restaurant is at 7357 Miami Lakes Drive in the Cypress Village Shopping Center. The event, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., is an opportunity to meet more than 100 people within two short hours. Attendees will include business professionals; owners of companies;...