Families in Miami Lakes whose loved ones have special needs know that Vivian Levy has their concerns at heart.       She is the former chair and currently is the vice chair of the town’s Special Needs Advisory Board.      And on Aug. 12, Citizens Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County recognized her with its Citizens Involvement Award.      Levy was nominated...

     Maria Figueroa-Rodriguez photographed Graham Dairy Lake in Miami Lakes from her back porch in the Regatta Pointe community.     “This particular view takes my breath away,” Figueroa-Rodriguez said of nights when the moon is full and its light reflects upon the water, as it did when she snapped the photo in June.       She used her Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G phone to capture the...

The Helping Hands column focuses on the town’s 12 volunteer committees that promote various causes in Miami Lakes and help the town government serve the community.  Committee activities are funded by the town budget and by ticket sales from some events.  Committee: Cultural Affairs Committee Founded: Aug. 14, 2001 Chair: Neill Robinson  Vice Chair: Suzanne Choopani Members: Elsa Reus; Karla Acosta;...

The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Town of Miami Lakes, is presenting the 22nd Annual Networking Business Expo on Nov. 3. The event is free and open to the public.  It’s an opportunity for business owners to present their enterprises to the community, and to connect with other companies in the area. There will be entertainment and games, and chances to win prizes and gifts. The cost is...

Mario Pinera Jr. is very involved in the community.   Whether it’s at one of the Miami Lakes committee meetings or at the Barbara Goleman Senior High football stadium (he’s a team booster), you’ve likely seen him volunteering around town.  Pinera Jr., 42, chairs the the Education Advisory Board; is a member of the Neighborhood Improvement Committee; is secretary of the Giving Gators charity and president of...