Who's Who in Miami Lakes: Magaly Rubio

Community By Megan Jacobo, Reporter Thursday, November 4, 2021

 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...

Best of Miami Lakes voting ends Nov. 10

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, November 4, 2021

   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...

CMX Cinemas has curfew for kids

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, November 4, 2021

     CMX Cinemas Miami Lakes has instituted a curfew for evening shows that begin at 8 p.m. or later.      Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult who is 21 or older and has proper identification.          The policy at the complex, at 6711 Main St. in Miami Lakes, began Oct. 22 and applies to all evening shows.       Minors who are...

Our Neighborhoods: Royal Oaks Plaza

Business By Megan Jacobo, Reporter Friday, October 29, 2021

    Royal Oaks Plaza is the largest shopping center in Miami Lakes, with 55 storefronts and 171,904 square feet of commercial space.       A Winn-Dixie grocery store is the largest storefront and plaza anchor.      The shopping center was built in 1987 and is opposite the entrance to the Palmetto Expressway.  It is managed by NAI Miami.       Miami Lakes Veterinary...

Business networking social at Chela's Beer Garden

Business By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, October 29, 2021

    The Town of Miami Lakes, its Economic Development Committee in partnership with the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce and BNI Excellence gathered Sept. 15 at Chela’s Beer Garden for a Business Networking Social.       Among those mingling at the restaurant, at 15301 NW 67th Ave. in Miami Lakes, were Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Luis Collazo and Councilman Joshua Dieguez; Fla. Rep. Alex Rizo, District 110;...
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