Our Neighborhoods Lakes on the Green

Community By David Snelling, Reporter Thursday, August 5, 2021

History Lakes on the Green is a gated community in Hialeah, in the northwest section of Miami-Dade County. Built by The Graham Companies beginning in the early 1990s, it has features that can be found in nearby Miami Lakes: Tree canopies; lakes that can be seen from the curbs and curving byways. Also, two lakes in the community are named for women in the Graham family: Lake Gwen, for Gwendolyn Graham, former candidate for governor of...

Freebee expands service

Community Tuesday, July 13, 2021

With the help of a state grant, the Town of Miami Lakes is adding an ADA accessible van to its Freebee fleet and expanding routes. Riders may connect from Town Hall or Picnic Park West for free trips to the Palmetto Metrorail Station and back to the starting points, Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Freebee operates from: Monday - Thursday, 6 a.m.
- 7 p.m.; Friday, 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. and...

American Legion’s July 4th picnic

Community Tuesday, July 13, 2021

American Legion Post 144 hosted a free family barbecue for veterans on July 4th at the pavilion
in Picnic Park West in Miami Lakes. Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Luis Collazo and his wife, Clarisell De Cardenas, public information officer for the Town of Miami Lakes, and their sons Lucas and Cody attended the gathering. Shown in the photo above at left is Tim Daubert, a former Miami Lakes vice mayor and councilman and former U.S. Marine who oversaw...

Houses of Worship

Community Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Christ the Saviour Orthodox Cathedral 16601 NW 77th Court, Miami Lakes Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m. Saturday Vespers: 6 p.m. The Church of the Epiphany Episcopal 15650 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes 305-558-3961 Misa en Espanol: 9 a.m. Sunday Eucharist: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 10:15 a.m. Escuela Dominical: 12:15 p.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 8201 NW 186 St.,...

Pets of Miami Lakes

Community Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Meet Choco! Choco, short for Chocolate, is a 2-year-old Teddy Bear hamster. Choco lives near Lake Adele in Miami Lakes with Megan Morales, 12; her brother Mike Morales, 9, and their parents Marcos and Michelle Morales. “He loves to lay down next to Megan while she studies or watches TV,” Michelle Morales said. “He’s a loyal and sweet friend.” Choco’s favorite treat is Yogies! cheese snacks for...
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