The Miami Lakes town council formed the Charter Revision Commission during its final meeting of 2025.      The Charter Revision Commission meets every 10 years to review the town’s charter, which sets forth Miami Lakes’ form of government; election procedures; administrative processes; legislative rules and other topics.       The seven council members on Nov. 18 each named a...

Dr. Nury Rodriguez, Owner, Lakes Dental, Miami Lakes       “Every year I have to have Pan de Jamon (ham bread),” Dr. Nury Rodriguez said in Spanish. “[Also] sweet potato casserole for Christmas is non-negotiable.”  Samantha Rodriguez, Front Desk, Lakes Dental, Miami Lakes       “[My holiday tradition is] gingerbread houses,”...

Dec. 5 Wills, Trusts & Estates Lecture by Lourdes Corvo, Esq. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6101 Main St. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. Dec. 6 Miami Lakes Silver Jubilee Celebration It’s the town’s 25th birthday! Performances by Latchkey Kids Band and local entertainers; beer garden; food trucks; local vendors; activities for kids; photo opportunities and fireworks. Sensory inclusive zone at Mary Collins Community Center with...

    Maria Martinez has three furry dogs to keep her and her family company in their Miami Lakes home: Athena, 2, a miniature Australian Shepherd; Lola, 3, a Beagle and Bandita, 3, a Pomeranian.       “They’re all loved and spoiled,” Martinez said. “They’re sisters to the end. It’s very cute.”      Athena doesn’t like clutter and will...

    The Miami-Dade Bar named Miami Lakes Attorney Trinette Zarran as its 2025 Circle of Excellence award winner in the Family Law Category.       The Bar recognized Zarran on Nov. 19 at Mayfair House in Coconut Grove, when she was joined by friends, family and fellow lawyers. Winners are nominated by peers who research their careers. They are then evaluated by the Miami-Dade Bar for exceptional performance and...