Stella is a 7-month-old mix of the Maltese and Shih Tzu breeds. She lives in downtown Miami Lakes with Cassidy and Mason Collier.       Mason Collier is retired from the U.S. Army. The service took the family to four states - Hawaii, Georgia, Ohio and Florida -- and Stella is an able and enthusiastic globe trotter.      “She’s a great traveler and a great side...

   The Elderly Affairs Committee hosted its annual Sock Hop salute to the 1950s on May 16 at the Roberto Alonso Community Center. About 200 guests enjoyed rock ‘n’ roll music and took photos in a selfie booth. From left, members of the Elderly Affairs Committee and guests: Nancy Rogers; Omar Sepulveda; a party guest; Geraldine Amandola, Mayor Josh Dieguez; Jacqueline Lebeda (behind the mayor); Maria Borges and guests...

     The Miami Lakes Farmer’s Market celebrated its new home along Meadow Walk on June 14. The market, which had been on New Barn Road nearly every Saturday since April 2021, was relocated to accommodate construction on drains and paving in downtown parking lots.      At the new site that is next to Graham Park, between Bull Run Road and Miami Lakeway North, 45 vendors sold food, clothing, jewelry,...

     American Legion Post 144 recognized Matthew Casamayor on April 26. He is digital director/founder of AC Graphics Digital.  Casamayor is also chair of the Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee. Pedro Fiallo, shown above at left, director of Public Relations at the local Legion post, presented Casamayor with a certificate of appreciation for his outstanding service and assistance by providing signs, fliers and...

     The Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee hosted a Coffee with a Cop gathering at Einstein Bros. Bagels on May 15. Deputies from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Miami Lakes District met with residents over bagels and beverages. Councilman Angelo Cuadra Garcia, Town Manager Edward Pidermann and members of committees also attended. Photos by Tico Casamayor.