Our Neighborhoods: The Upper East Side

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, July 20, 2022

    As we continue exploring the Upper East Side in Miami Lakes, two large buildings at Northwest 163rd Street and Northwest 59th Avenue are home to several unique businesses.       Vericast, which recently changed its name from Valassis, focuses on marketing technology.       “Vericast is a leading marketing solutions company that helps thousands of businesses connect with...

Police: Prevent theft, follow the 9 p.m. routine

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, July 20, 2022

     Miami-Dade Police are urging Miami Lakers to follow the “9 p.m. routine” after two residents in the gated Satori community reported suspects broke into vehicles and stole property, including a gun.       Video in a WSVN-Ch.7 report showed people dressed in black running from driveway to driveway, testing car door handles.      “[Burglars] attempted to see if several...

Miami Lakes Library programs through July 30

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, July 20, 2022

     The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering the following online and in-person classes. Space is limited; in some cases you must register in advance for online events.      Free 2022 Hurricane preparation guides are available at all branches. Homework Help & Tutoring Program Funded in part by The Children’s Trust In Person, Sat., July 16, 23,...

There's no business like theater camp business!

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Students who attended the Main Street Players Children's Theater Workshop learned techniques of the stage such as applying makeup, playwriting, rehearsing, learning to audition and performing roles. Photos were shared by Camp Counselor Brandon Urrutia, who is also a teacher in Miami-Dade Public Schools and a graduate of the camp. This year the theater moved west from its former home, to 6812 Main Street. It will present...

Memorial for a fallen Miami Laker

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Tuesday, July 19, 2022

     The Town of Miami Lakes honored the late Frank “Frankie” Indiero Jr. by planting a crepe myrtle tree in his memory.      Indiero was 19 years old when he died by suicide in 2019.  The tree and a plaque with information for telephone and text help lines are planted in a park at the corner of Northwest 148 Terrace and Northwest 89 Avenue near Barbara Goleman Senior High School. ...
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