Officials listen to concerns about blasting at second meeting

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Tuesday, January 9, 2024

     Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava returned to the Country Club of Miami a second time in 2023 to hear property owners’ concerns about damages to homes that they blame on limestone mining.       Just over 60 residents from the northwest section of the county and Southwest Broward County attended the Dec. 11 meeting.       “[It’s a] very critical...

Restaurants ready to serve Miami Lakers

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, January 4, 2024

Cypress Village Shopping Center BurgerFi 7431 Miami Lakes Drive.  786-322-6270. Dine in, take-out. www.burgerfi.com CRUZEIRO Brazilian Steakhouse 7419 Miami Lakes Dr. 305-363-5247 Indoor/outdoor dining, take-out, Uber Eats. Order from cruzeirosteakhouse.net. DiCED 7425 Miami Lakes Drive  305-961-1032 Dicedfood.com, indoor dining; take-out; Uber Eats; Postmates; DoorDash....

23rd annual toy drive at Miami Lakes AutoMall

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, January 4, 2024

     Miami Lakes AutoMall held its 23rd annual toy drive for the Team of Life organization in Fort Lauderdale, run by Essie “Big Mama” Reed.       Reed said the toys will be given to school children, including in northwest Miami-Dade County. Shown at the auto dealer on Dec. 21 are from left, Mateo Leiras from the Finance Dept.; Joe Perez from Preowned Inventory; Carlos Morales from the...

JetStream Federal Credit Union serves the community

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, January 4, 2024

      JetStream Federal Credit Union ended its 75th year with charitable activities that reflect its mission of service in the community.       The financial cooperative that was founded in 1948 when 10 employees with the Federal Aviation Administration decided to form their own credit union now has five branches and $254 million in assets.      Membership is open to anyone who lives, works,...

Reindeer Run brings out the fun!

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, January 4, 2024

     This year’s Reindeer Run 5K attracted 500 runners to Business Park West in support of veterans causes. Judy Farcus Serra, chief financial officer for Headquarter Automotive Group and a member of the Miami Lakes Veterans Committee, said the event raised just over $50,000. The committee is hoping to use the money for scholarships for the children of Miami Lakes veterans, she said.       The annual...
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