The Town of Miami Lakes is making a fourth attempt to win the National Civic League’s All-America City Award. Tune in online at 11 a.m. on June 9 to watch officials and business leaders make the pitch for why the town deserves the recognition. The winner must convince the judges that their municipality “leverages civic engagement, collaboration, inclusiveness and innovation to success- fully address local issues,” the...

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Photos by Linda Trischitta, The Miami Laker.

Ever since the Lake Patricia Shopping Center opened in the southeast corner of Miami Lakes
in 1964, customers have remained loyal to the businesses that have served them through storms and a pandemic. Domenico’s Italian Restaurant opened the year before Hurricane Wilma smacked South Florida. Brothers Antonino Maurici and Giuseppe Maurici went to check on their restaurant and deli and began cooking for folks who didn’t have...

Are you smarter than a 5th grader? You might be if The Education Fund gave grants to your teachers for creative learning projects while you were in school. The Miami Lakes non-profit, which promotes excellence in Miami-Dade Public Schools, is hosting an hour-long, virtual fundraiser that pits kids against adults on Wednesday, May 26th from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. The event is presented by Ocean Bank. If you’re active in South...

The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce is resuming its monthly meetings and will host a networking business lunch on Wednesday, May 26th. “We’re looking forward to seeing our members, and new members are welcome, too,” Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce President Fred Senra said. The meeting will begin at 11:30 a.m. at Trattoria Pampered Chef Italian Restaurant, 7347 Miami Lakes Drive, in the Cypress Village Shopping...