The Alonso family of Miami Lakes shared a photo taken on July 4th during their vacation.      “Summertime is family time for the Alonso family,” Roberto Alonso said. “We had a great time rafting down the Gauley River in West Virginia.”       Shown above, from left are Oliver, Robbie; Roberto, a member of the Miami-Dade County school board and Alexandra, owner of...

     If you have been to an event in the Town of Miami Lakes, you have likely seen William Perez.      Whether it’s giving an award to young students at local schools; joining with the Elderly Affairs Committee to honor a deserving resident; marching in the Veteran’s Day parade or commenting during council meetings, he’s engaged in the town he’s called home for a...

     World War II U.S. Navy veteran and retired civil servant Reese Walls Jenkins turned 97 on Aug. 12.      He and his wife Catherine “Rene” Jenkins, 92, live with their daughter Dawn Jenkins and her husband Daniel Fulghum in Miami Lakes.      Dawn Jenkins wanted to share the story of her father’s life with readers of The Miami Laker.      “He...

     The Town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee will present author Kirstin Chen on Sept. 7. She will discuss her most recent novel, “Counterfeit.”      Chen is a best-selling author who also wrote “Bury What We Cannot Take” and “Soy Sauce for Beginners.”       “Counterfeit” is a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick and New...

      After suffering a devastating fire nine months ago, Latin American Grill in Miami Lakes is getting ready for its comeback.      “The place is going to look spectacular,” said majority owner Reny Gonzalez.       The restaurant in the Park Centre Shops plans to reopen mid-to-late September.     “It’s the same layout, but all of the equipment...