Town Topics: Are you ready for the holiday season?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, November 1, 2024

Mario O. Pinera III  Miami Dade College  Student  Miami Lakes       “Yes, I am ready for the holidays,” Mario O. Pinera III said. “[I’m hoping] it’s going to be a cold holiday. That’s what we need. Holidays are around the corner. I get to spend more time with family, school is going to be out and [I’ll get] to see my cousins.”  Chanel...

Toy Drive underway at The Graham Companies

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, November 1, 2024

  The Graham Companies is accepting new, unwrapped toys to benefit children in the Miami Lakes area, to be distributed by the Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Giving Gators organizations.      Toys may be dropped off at company headquarters, 6843 Main St. in Miami Lakes, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.      Merchants on Main Street may also be participating - look for collection...

Pets of Miami Lakes

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, November 1, 2024

    This is Bella! A proud mother of 9 puppies that are growing up in the area, she is a 5-year-old Goldendoodle who lives with Javier and Odalis Felciano in Miami Lakes.      Bella has many talents, the couple reports.      She is a champion wrangler of iguanas.       “She brings them and drops them, and we’ll pick them up,” Javier Feliciano said....

Tickets on sale for Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, November 1, 2024

     Tickets for the Miami Lakes Food and Wine Festival go on sale Nov. 1.      Those looking to sip, stroll and enjoy an evening of fun at Miami Lakes Optimist Park on Feb. 1 can buy wrist bands to attend the popular event that funds grants issued by the Miami Lakes Town Foundation.     The grants support education and community projects in Miami Lakes.      ...

Justin Correra attains Eagle Scout rank

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, November 1, 2024

     Miami Lakes has another Eagle Scout: Justin Correa, 17, a member of Boy Scout Troop 529B.       The son of Rebecca and Julio Correa, Justin is the second family member to reach that goal: his sister Julianna earned the Eagle Scout rank in 2022.      In the library at Barbara Goleman Senior High School on Oct. 18, Justin presented the last of four projects he completed to relatives...
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