‘GrinchBusters’ on duty in Miami Lakes

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, December 5, 2024

     Miami-Dade Police have launched the 2nd Annual GrinchBuster details in shopping centers and downtown Miami Lakes.      The special patrols began Nov. 29 and run until Dec. 24, Thursday thru Sunday nights, from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.      “The goal of this detail is to provide a safe shopping and dining experience for our town residents and visitors during the holiday season,” Maj....

SAS graduate Samantha Clark attends the College of William & Mary

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, December 5, 2024

     Samantha Clark of Miami Lakes is in her freshman year at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Va.      Clark, 18, is the daughter of Esther Alonso, M.D., a practitioner of family medicine and John Clark, Ph.D., a professor of Politics and International Relations at Florida International University.      Clark graduated from the School for Advanced Studies and with honors...

Pets of Miami Lakes

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, December 5, 2024

    Zeus is the mythological Greek god of thunder, but there is nothing scary about the Terrier mix who shares that name.      This 7-year-old boy is much loved. He was adopted after owner Ivan Tavarez searched at four shelters in 2018 before finding his first pet at the Humane Society of Broward County.      “He’s pretty much a mutt in every sense,” Tavarez said....

Town Topics: What is the hot gift this holiday season?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, December 5, 2024

Juan Carlos Fernandez  Realtor, Town Councilman Miami Lakes       “The hot gift is a gaming computer,” Juan Carlos Fernandez said. “We discussed that, between a couple of other parents.”   Gary Snow  Co-owner, Snow’s Jewelers Miami Lakes       “Diamonds are really selling this year,” Gary Snow...

Ribbon Cutting: Specialty Smiles Orthodontics

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, December 5, 2024

     Specialty Smiles Orthodontics celebrated their new office in Miami Lakes with a ribbon cutting in October. Dr. Melissa Alfonso and her husband and business partner Dr. Eddy Sedeño welcomed friends, relatives, members of the Miami Lakes town council and Chamber of Commerce to the celebration. “It is great to be here with you, Eddy and Melissa, to see the wonderful work you have done here,” Miami Lakes Chamber of...
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