​​     Fred Senra of the Miami Lakes AutoMall is a long-time civic leader in town.  He currently serves as president of the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce and is vice commander of American Legion Post 144.       He is also a member of the Miami Lakes Planning & Zoning Board, a body he has volunteered with for 11 years and is a former chair and vice chair.  Senra, 75, is also a...

     A parent whose children once studied at Spanish Lake Elementary School returned to campus at 7940 NW 194th St. on Dec. 7 to serve as Principal for the Day. Monica Marquez, manager of commercial financial operations for Coastal-Pacific Wine & Spirits of Florida, wrote to the administration to praise the “level of care and love shown to the children” and said, “I cannot fill your shoes, but I am forever...

     One of Miami Lakes’ own, Eddie Blanco, will begin his term as the 2022 Residential President-Elect of the Board of MIAMI Association of Realtors.      The group is the largest local Realtor association in the United States, according to its website.        Blanco is a broker with Stratwell Real Estate in Miami Lakes and is a licensed Realtor, since...

     Located just two blocks from Main Street Miami Lakes is The Promenade building.       The four-story professional building on Northwest 67th Avenue has two medical offices, two law firms, a Painting with a Twist franchise and a salon with multiple tenant-stylists.       There are currently 15 tenants in the building with only two vacancies, according to Philip Wyllie,...

     The New Year brings new names and brands to three of the best-known attractions in Miami Lakes.       Once known as Shula’s facilities, they are now called Miami Lakes Golf Club, Miami Lakes Hotel on Main and the Miami Lakes Athletic Club.       “Miami Lakes has its own identity as a major municipality, and we’re looking to the future for the hospitality...