The Education Fund seeks supplies for teachers

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, October 5, 2023

    The Education Fund has issued an urgent call for classroom supplies.      Public school teachers in Miami-Dade County may visit The Education Fund Ocean Bank Center for Educational Materials in Medley and get what they need for their students and classrooms, all for free.      But this year, demand for materials has exceeded the inventory, the organization said.       It...

Town Topics: What is your favorite Miami Lakes restaurant?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, October 5, 2023

Ninoshtka Sarceno Brand Ambassador, Voli 305 Vodka Doral      “Acai Express because besides the hospitality, they sell amazing food [and] it’s very healthy,” Ninoshtka Sarceno said. “I love the smoothies. I love everything that is made with acai. It’s an amazing fruit.” s Carolina Louro Communications Coordinator, Specialty...

BB’s Bakehouse, the new place for breakfast, lunch, desserts or a nitecap

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, October 4, 2023

     Four generations of a Miami Lakes family celebrated the opening of BB’s Bakehouse during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Main Street.      BB’s Bakehouse co-owners Jorge Berrios and his wife Monica Munoz welcomed guests to the light-filled cafe that is tucked between Pizza Scene and the forthcoming La Cumbancha restaurant.       Berrios, 32, is an electrical engineer who...

Business networking social at La Diosa Taqueria

Business By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, October 4, 2023

     The Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee, along with BNI Excellence and the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, hosted a networking party for area business owners on Aug. 23 at La Diosa Taqueria Restaurant in the Cypress Village Shopping Center in Miami Lakes.      Shown in the first photo from left are Brian Ramos, chemistry/biology teacher at Mater Lakes Academy; Maggie Senra; attorney Norma...

Ribbon Cuttings: Island Fin Poke Co.

Business By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, October 4, 2023

      Steve Kretsch, owner of Island Fin Poké Co., celebrated opening the restaurant in the Royal Oaks Plaza in Miami Lakes with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 25. Kretsch was joined by other business owners in the shopping center as well as business boosters from the town.      The new fast casual dining spot, located at 15468 NW 77th Court, offers poké bowls which contain rice, fish or meat and various...
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