Fresh cuts for the weekend

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, February 16, 2024

     Brothers David Dominguez, at left, and Daniel Dominguez, both 9, were styling fresh haircuts in downtown Miami Lakes on Feb. 2.      The twins, who live in the Country Club area with their parents Mirta Marrero and Jorge Nunez and grandmother Mirta Moreno, had just left Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids on Main Street.      The boys are enrolled in the third grade at Mother of Our Redeemer...

Crowd attends 6th Annual Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 15, 2024

   Under the warm glow of cafe lights, Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival patrons followed a path through Optimist Park to sample wines, craft beers and small bites from local restaurants.       Music filled the park and welcomed revelers during the three-hour charity event that benefitted education and other causes of the Miami Lakes Town Foundation.       Marking its sixth year, the...

Restaurants ready to serve Miami Lakers

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, February 1, 2024

Cypress Village Shopping Center BurgerFi 7431 Miami Lakes Drive.  786-322-6270. Dine in, take-out. www.burgerfi.com CRUZEIRO Brazilian Steakhouse 7419 Miami Lakes Dr. 305-363-5247 Indoor/outdoor dining, take-out, Uber Eats. Order from cruzeirosteakhouse.net. DiCED 7425 Miami Lakes Drive  305-961-1032 Dicedfood.com, indoor dining; take-out; Uber Eats; Postmates; DoorDash....

Miami Lakes AutoMall donates $1,500 to local educators

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, February 1, 2024

     Miami Lakes AutoMall donated $1,500 to three local educators who serve in Miami Lakes and the surrounding communities.      Fred Senra, a partner in the auto dealer, said the purpose of the donations was to “kick off the 2024 school year.”      Senra met with retired U.S. Marine Col. William G. Perez, shown in the first photo, to present a $500 check on Jan. 18. Perez...

BankUnited promotes executive to oversee commercial real estate

Business By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, January 31, 2024

     BankUnited in Miami Lakes has promoted Patricia Lubian to senior vice president, managing director for its commercial real estate business in Florida.      She reports to Executive Vice President Ben Stacks, who leads commercial real estate banking.           Lubian has been with the bank for eight years, according to a press release.      She is...
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