Town Topics: Kids return to school this month. Are you excited?

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, August 1, 2024

Chris Mores  Senior Construction Consultant  Miami Lakes      “Absolutely, it’s about time!” Chris Mores said while laughing. “Even though camps have a structure, school has more of that structure, especially the academic portion. With school especially, our kids go to Our Lady of the Lakes, there is a little more structure and that helps the parents along as...

Korner67 offers Miami Spice dining deals in August and September

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, August 1, 2024

    Korner67 is participating in the Miami Spice dining deals program from Aug. 1 – Sept. 30.  The restaurant at 6769 Main St. is offering three course meals: an appetizer, entrĂ©e and dessert.      Drinks, taxes and gratuity are not included in the discount. The Spice menus are available at Saturday and Sunday brunch, $35; Monday – Friday lunch, $35; Monday – Thursday dinner,...

Kids frolic, learn golf and tennis skills at summer camps

Sports By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, August 1, 2024

  Campers are making the most of the last summer days before school starts. At the Miami Lakes Golf Club, First Tee Miami golfers work on a variety of skills, from putting to hitting on the driving range. Kids at tennis camp at Miami Lakes Athletic Club also play in the gym, run obstacle courses, enjoy water activities, attend the movies, meet exotic animals and ride go-carts. Camps continue through Aug. 9. Photos by Alexandra...

Pets of Miami Lakes

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, August 1, 2024

    Cody was found abandoned on a Homestead farm, along with a mama dog and lots of puppies. When the rescue organization Paws 2 Care Coalition was gathering up the dogs, Cody scratched a van window until they went back for his last puppy, said Rob Waterfield.       Cody gets to visit with some of his offspring at the rescue group’s events in Hollywood.        Cody, a Rat...

Miami Lakes to host voter workshop on Aug. 8

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, August 1, 2024

     Miami Lakers have many candidates and ballot questions to vote for in the Aug. 20 Primary Election.      It is a closed primary, meaning only voters registered Republican, Democrat or Non-Partisan may choose from among their party’s candidates.      According to a sample ballot, in federal races Republicans can vote for one of three candidates including incumbent Rick...
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