On the east side of town, just north of Miami Lakes Drive, there is the Miami Lakes Office Village.       Sixteen offices fill two rows of yellow buildings that offer a variety of services.       One of those companies is Deluxe Health Care, which moved to town from Sweetwater two-and-a-half years ago.       The company specializes in clinical trials for...

     The finalist round of voting is underway for the Sixth Annual Best of Miami Lakes awards. Votes will be accepted through Nov. 5 in the contest sponsored by the Town of Miami Lakes and its Economic Development Committee. To vote go to: https://bit.ly/3Dh7Y0r. Best Cafe/Cup of Coffee: Mayor’s Cafe; Vie de France; Holiday Bakery; Casavana Cuban Cuisine; Vanilla Espresso. Best Lunch Spot: La...

    The 37th Annual Main Street Festival of Lights will happen a week earlier than in past years to accommodate families who go on vacation during Thanksgiving week.      On Saturday, Nov. 19, school choruses will perform, Girl Scout Troop 456 will sell monogrammed Santa caps and stockings and Boy Scouts from Troop 247 will help kids who visit the Santa House while they pose for photos with the man in...

     A graduate of West Point will lead the 43rd Annual Miami Lakes Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 6.      William “Bill” Knickerbocker, 75, was chosen by the town’s Veterans Committee to be this year’s grand marshal.      “I am humbled, to be quite honest,” Knickerbocker said. “It’s an honor to serve and an honor to be the grand...

Seven town council candidates who are seeking three seats on the dais met for a second forum on Oct. 25. Candidates Angelo Garcia Cuadra; Miguel Comesana III; Josh Dieguez; Carlos O. Alvarez; Ray Garcia; William Perez and Ian Anthony Medina answered a variety of questions from members of the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Business Network International Miami Lakes chapter and the Miami Lakes Bar Association, who sponsored the...