March 10 Business Networking Social Join the Economic Development Committee for this business mixer to connect with other professionals at Bon Vivant Charcuterie & Gourmet Market. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.  March 11 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon Guest speaker will be Manny Cid, asst. director of Small and Local Business Development in the county and former town mayor. Networking starts at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch...

    Known for its burgers, chicken zingers and wings, Miller’s Ale House will offer special menu items during the March Madness college basketball tournament and St. Patrick’s Day.      Corned beef brisket, Irish Egg Rolls (an egg roll wrapped with Corned beef, sauerkraut and bistro sauce) and Guinness Stout will celebrate the holiday.      “We’re really big on St....

    Sol the Rat Terrier is a sweet older gal who on June 2 will turn 19.      She lives in Miami Lakes with Anabell Vejarano and her partner Gloria Moreno, and posed for this photo while on the banks of Lake Martha.      Sol is named for the sun. About a year ago her 16-year-old Rat Terrier roomate Luna, who the couple named for the moon, passed away.      Besides getting loving...

The Miami Lakes Bar Association installed its 2026 officers and board of directors Feb. 6 during a ceremony at Town Hall. Shown in the photo, from left: Directors Alejandra Gancedo, Trinette Zarran, Vanessa Abreu, Janelys Holland and Veronica Garcia; Secretary Massiel Andino; President Melissa Alvarez; Judge Carmen Cabarga of the 11th Judicial Circuit; Treasurer Mirielis Castilla; President-elect Suhaill Machado Morales and Directors...

     The monthly Bingo games and luncheons held at the Roberto Alonso Community Center in Miami Lakes are popular events. The crowd was festive at the game on Feb. 12, when Valentine’s Day was the theme. The games are run by the town's Elderly Affairs Committee.      Photos provided by Maria Planas.