Owners of 51 Miami Lakes businesses assembled in front of Town Hall on Dec. 21, to accept grants to help them with rent or revenues lost during the coronavirus pandemic. “At the end of a horrible, very difficult year, it’s a great day,” Town Manager Ed Pidermann said. The business owners agreed. “Words can’t express the gratitude that we feel,” said Alex Marban, who with his wife Yirka Marban own...

Cypress Village Shopping CenterBeverly Hills Café7312 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-558-8201.Take-out, delivery, UberEats, outdoor dining.Dr. Limon7341 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-228-9199.Take-out, delivery, outdoor dining.Gauchos Gourmet Market 7357 Miami Lakes Drive305-384-1334. Take-out, UberEats, outdoor dining.Holiday Bakery7313 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-558-2180.Take-out, outdoor dining.McDonald’s7435 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-824-0800.McDonalds.com....

Congratulations to Reporter David L. Snelling, who is celebrating 20 years with The Miami Laker! Many folks in town know Snelling, who writes about government and sports and also reports for the Town Topics and Our Neighborhoods columns for the newspaper. “It’s been an incredible journey, from covering the town’s incorporation in 2000 to Miami Lakes celebrating its 20th anniversary this year,” Snelling said. “I’ve had the pleasure of...

Cypress Village Shopping CenterBeverly Hills Café7312 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-558-8201.Take-out, delivery, UberEats, outdoor dining.Dr. Limon7341 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-228-9199.Take-out, delivery, outdoor dining.Gauchos Gourmet Market 7357 Miami Lakes Drive305-384-1334. Take-out, UberEats, outdoor dining.Holiday Bakery7313 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-558-2180.Take-out, outdoor dining.McDonald’s7435 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-824-0800.McDonalds.com....

Officials broke ground for the regional headquarters of Popular Bank to rise adjacent to its current location at 7900 NW 154th St in Miami Lakes. The Kislak Organization will build the $26 million project for the bank, which is its tenant. Said Israel Velasco, Popular Bank’s South Florida region executive, “We’re very happy this project is coming to fruition.” The five-story building may be occupied by 2021. From the left are Miami Lakes...