The Lake Katharine Shopping Center is the second commercial district built in Miami Lakes, and was opened in 1972.       It will be rebuilt within the next two years, The Graham Companies has announced.      “From the demolition date to completion, it could take 18 months for the new building to be built,” said Danny Martinez, commercial leasing manager for The Graham...

Miami Lakes-based BankUnited is once more holding its Small Business, Big Dreams Challenge. The contest encourages women who own small businesses to enter for cash prizes of $2,500, $5,000 and $15,000. Contestants should upload a three-minute pitch video that describes how their companies would benefit from the $15,000 grand prize. The money is awarded to three finalists during the live-pitch portion of the third annual BankUnited...

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.   Dr....

To Our Readers: Printing of the September 1 issue of The Miami Laker is being redone this week and some residents may not receive their newspaper on the usual day. Distribution of the newspaper will begin Friday and will happen over four days. If you don't want to wait to receive your community news at home or at your favorite shop, please feel free to stop by 15450 New Barn Road near Main Street to get a copy on Friday...

  When new businesses open in town, elected officials, Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee members and the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce will welcome them with a ribbon cutting ceremony.       Undrgrnd Miami at 6805 Main St. opened its doors last winter and sells streetwear, footwear and collectibles. Palm Springs North residents Victor Rocha and Enid Muñoz own the store. The couple moved it from Hialeah to...