A new landmark on Miami Lakes Drive

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, January 19, 2024

     It showed up without fanfare and prompted lots of speculation on Facebook. What is it?       A 50-foot-high 5G cell tower that rose at the northwest corner of Miami Lakes Drive and Northwest 87th Avenue.      The tower was installed on the public right of way and conforms to code, which requires the pole not be higher than existing utility poles in the same right of way, the town...

Cars for a Cure plans April 7 charity rally

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, January 19, 2024

     The Alonso family, who organize the annual cancer charity auto show called Cars for a Cure in honor of their late patriarch Roberto Alonso, held a kick-off party at Chela’s Cocteleria with friends and supporters on Nov. 30. That’s also when they donated a $30,000 check raised from the 2023 event to Alex’s Place, a pediatric unit at the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Roberto...

Keep Miami Lakes Beautiful

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, January 19, 2024

     Quality of life is a part of what makes Miami Lakes a beautiful place to live, and that includes respect for one’s neighbors, especially when it comes to noise.      Loud sounds from landscaping machines, TVs or speakers prompt the most frequent complaints the town said it receives, especially on weekends.       Complaints may be logged on the Miami Lakes Connect app, but town...

All athletes welcome at Miami Lakes gyms

Sports By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, January 19, 2024

     Abram Zuniga was getting fussy during his mother’s work out, but her classmates weren’t bothered by the toddler’s whimpers on a recent weekday morning.       Caution CrossFit and Fitness Coach Connie Amador held and soothed Abram while continuing to lead five women at her Mommy and Me class.       Across town at Movement Lab, athletes from the NFL and NBA...

Business Park West: Council approves Select Specialty Hospital addition

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, January 19, 2024

   In a quiet corner of Miami Lakes, Select Specialty Hospital long-term care facility treats patients with neurological and cardiac conditions, brain injuries; infectious diseases; kidney disorders and wounds.      The health care company hopes to increase the number of patient beds from 60 to 86, with a new, single-story 11,528 square foot addition to be built on its six-acre campus.   ...
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