Free COVID test site in town

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, October 1, 2021

   A free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing site that opened Sept. 1 in Miami Lakes continues to take patients at the former Hotel Indigo.       The project, at 7601 Miami Lakes Drive, is a partnership between The Graham Companies, which owns the property, and Longview Technology Services of Herndon, Va.      Open daily from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., patients can expect results via email 24 hours after their...

Pets of Miami Lakes

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, October 1, 2021

    Say hi to Sofi! She’s an 18-month-old toy Poodle who lives with Lucy Acosta on the west side of Miami Lakes.      Sofi loves her twice-daily long walks to Jakey Duque Park or to Barbara Goleman Senior High School, Acosta said.       Sofi was a Mother’s Day gift from Acosta’s son, Raymond Acosta, during quarantine in 2020.      “I was having some...

Who's Who in Miami Lakes: Brian Rodriguez

Community By David L. Snelling, Reporter Wednesday, September 29, 2021

     Brian Rodriguez, 23, chairs the Town of Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force.      A pharmacy technician at a Walgreens drug store, Rodriguez said he earned a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Florida International University.      He is a son of former Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Nelson Rodriguez. Q: Where are you from and what is your background? A: I was born Miami...

MSP’s current show: “Shakespeare is a White Supremacist”

Community By Megan Jacobo, Reporter Wednesday, September 29, 2021

     The ways in which people of color are represented in theater are among the themes of Andrew Watring’s drama, “Shakespeare is a White Supremacist.”       Main Street Players’ production runs from Sept. 24 – Oct. 17, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. at 6766 Main St., Miami Lakes.  Tickets are $30; $25 for students and seniors.     ...

Miami Lakes Food & Wine Fest set to return in February

Community By Megan Jacobo, Reporter Wednesday, September 29, 2021

     The Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival is set to return Feb. 5, 2022, at Miami Lakes Optimist Park.  The pandemic forced the cancellation this year of the charity event. Ticket proceeds will support the Miami Lakes Town Foundation.       For sponsorship opportunities for the festival to be held at the park, at 6411 NW 162 St. in Miami Lakes, visit: https://www.mlfoodwinefest.com or contact...
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