Kids collect 15,000 pairs of shoes for Loving Soles, Camillus House

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, June 19, 2024

     Since 2019, the Inguanzo family of Miami Lakes -- Parents Ramiro and Gina and their children Christopher, Sophia and Susanna --  has coordinated a shoe drive with Loving Soles to benefit impoverished people who are cared for by Camillus House in downtown Miami.       This year, 19 municipalities, the Miami-Dade County League of Cities, the State Attorney’s Office and more than 20 schools...

Veterans, residents observe Memorial Day

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, June 19, 2024

    American Legion Post 144 and the Miami Lakes Veterans Committee gathered to mark Memorial Day at the Mary Collins Community Center.       Gary Cardenas, commander of American Legion Post 144 served as the master of ceremonies and Mayor Manny Cid was the keynote speaker.       Members from the Post who served in different branches of the military read the names of Congressional Medal...

Miami Lakes to host annual Fourth of July Celebration

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, June 19, 2024

     Celebrate the nation’s independence and enjoy fireworks and other family-friendly activities thanks to the Town of the Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee and Special Needs Advisory Board.        The annual Fourth of July Celebration will once again take place at Veterans Park, 15151 NW 82nd Ave., with plenty to do from the start at 6:30 p.m. leading up to the fireworks display...

Town pays tribute to volunteer Dottie Wix

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, June 19, 2024

      The Town of Miami Lakes honored longtime Elderly Affairs Committee Chair Dottie Wix with a proclamation at the May 14 council meeting. The audience in the chamber gave Wix, who recently stepped down from running the group, a standing ovation for all of her hard work and dedication to her fellow seniors.       “I have never seen a person celebrated like [Dottie] is here today,” Councilman...

‘Maternal Devotion’ is the theme of an art show at Town Hall

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, June 19, 2024

  Paintings made by artists in Miami Lakes’ Senior Art Program are on display at Town Hall through June 28.  “Maternal Devotion” is the theme of the show that can be viewed on the first floor of the municipal building.   Participating artists are Lilia Ascunce; Maria Borges; Amelia Brand; Yolanda Caldas; Santiago Caldas; Fernando Campo; Juan Carlos Cardenas; Caridad Guerra; Bryan Farinas; Jesus...
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