Veteran chosen to lead Nov. 6 parade

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, November 2, 2022

     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...

Business groups, lawyers crowd restaurant to hear council candidates at forum

Business By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, October 28, 2022

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...

Zonta Club of Miami Lakes in the community

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, October 20, 2022

    The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes supports the fight against breast cancer. On Sept. 25 members participated in the Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative’s 6th Annual Pink Walk 5K run and walk held at the north campus of Miami Dade College. Shown in the first photo are Cathie Inman; Jan Harmond; Constance Jones, morning anchor at WTVJ-NBC Ch. 6; Sally Whitton; Andrea Ivory, executive director of the Women’s Breast...

Miami Lakes Culinary Bike Tour draws 171 cyclists

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, October 20, 2022

From Lake Katharine to Main Street, 171 riders on bicycles and scooters sampled the varied cuisine served by Miami Lakes restaurants during the Miami Lakes Culinary Bike Tour on the evening of Sept. 17.     Riders paid $30 per person to enjoy small bites during the 5-mile trip between shopping centers that took place over five hours.       The event, staged for the second year following a break due to...

Vote now for the Best of Miami Lakes

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, October 20, 2022

     Voting is underway for the Sixth Annual Best of Miami Lakes awards.       The finalist round begins Oct. 22 and runs through Nov. 5.      Sponsored by the Town of Miami Lakes and its Economic Development Committee, nominations may be made by residents and visitors to highlight businesses in eight different “best of” categories.      Choose the best cup...
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