The Miami Lakes Town Foundation is accepting applications for its mini-grant program.       The foundation’s mission -- funded with proceeds from the annual Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival – is to provide seed money for projects that foster community engagement and civic pride.       Past recipients include students, Boy Scouts and educators whose grants paid for such...

Jorge Peña  Police Officer Florida International University Police Department  Miami Lakes  “I wish,” Jorge Peña said. “Unfortunately, I’m not due to the new job. I wish I could go. I’ll be here locally.”  Steve Danis  Franchisee, Kumon Learning Center  Hollywood  “We have a big family and they are spread out across the...

     Jim Hamilton, at left, treasurer of the Miami Lakes Optimist Club, receives a $1,500 check from Fred Senra, partner in Miami Lakes AutoMall. The dealership’s Miami Lakes Chevrolet made its annual donation to sponsor the 2025 baseball season, a gift he has made for the past 15 years.        Hamilton gave Senra a plaque in thanks for the AutoMall’s support of another program, flag football...

Nov. 5  Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s 25th Annual Business Expo Meet local businesses at this free expo. Win fun prizes and enjoy music and networking. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. Free. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 7 and Every Saturday Miami Lakes Farmer’s Market Meadow Walk next to Graham Park. Shop for produce, baked goods, crafts and more. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Nov. 7 Town of Miami Lakes Art Exhibit...

     We should all be as happy as Boomer, 14, at left and Lola, 13, Jack Russell Terriers who on this day were photographed at the beach, with Jose and Milly Montes of Miami Lakes. Lola is the couple’s pet; Boomer belongs to their daughter Kristina and her husband Michael Hood, who also live in town.      Other than their breed, which comes with smooth or rough coats, Boomer and Lola are unrelated. But...