Early in 2021, the Sonesta hotel company acquired numerous Marriott locations in the United States, including the Courtyard Marriott in Miami Lakes that could be seen from the Palmetto Expressway.      “We are trying to get the word out to let people now that we are now Sonesta Select,” said Christen Conte, director of sales at the Miami Lakes location.      The hotel has rebranded its...

 The Art Real Estate Team has been served home buyers and sellers in Miami Lakes for more than three decades.   Realtors Art Rodriguez, his wife Maria Victoria Rodriguez and son Gabriel Baratto make up the dream team.  Although their office is headquartered in Weston, the Art Real Estate Team works out of their Miami Lakes home in the Royal Palm Estates community.        “We are the...

  Jumpstart Developmental Services, a new center for children who may need help with communicating or with their behaviors, has opened in Miami Lakes.      The town has become a hub of schools and therapy centers for families whose members have special needs. There are at least 10 facilities available, as well as a town-funded board of volunteers who advise officials and police on ways to include and accommodate...

 Realtor Magaly Rubio is a broker associate at Coldwell Banker Realty and has more than 30 years’ experience in the industry.  She is also currently vice president of the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce and president of The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes. Q: Where are you from and what is your background? A: I’m from Cuba. I moved to the United States in the early 1960’s. I’ve lived in Miami Lakes...

   The town has announced the finalists for the Best of Miami Lakes Awards. Voting to choose your favorite places ends on Nov. 10.  Go to @ShopMiamiLakes on Instagram to make your selections.    Winners will be declared on Nov. 27.  That’s also known as Small Business Saturday, when residents are asked to support the retailers, restaurants and service firms in town.    The...