The Miami Lakes Veterans Committee is seeking nominations for its grand marshal for the 45th annual Veterans Day Parade. Veterans from all branches and wars may be nominated to lead the parade on Nov. 3. Requirements to nominate a grand marshal are proof of honorable service in the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force or Coast Guard; must be a resident in good standing in the community; have displayed outstanding...

Students returned to school in mid-August with eager expressions and sharpened pencils. Educators shared photos that captured the excitement of the new academic year.

Julio Lima Owner, Floss Dental Group Hialeah Gardens       “Thanksgiving is always fun, I’m a big family guy [and] we do the holidays pretty big,” Julio Lima said.  “Football, [I’m a] huge Dolphins fan. Mostly I’m excited to bring some new services into the community, bring some light into dentistry.”  John Vallejo  Personal Banking Officer,...

Sept. 4 Summer Open Fishing Fun. The Town of Miami Lakes hosts fishing at the Optimist Park Marina. Bait, poles and safety vests are included for those signing up. Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 NW 162nd St. Wednesday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free. Registration is required before dropping a line in the water. Go to https://bit.ly/4ecZOam. Sept. 5 Miami Lakes Medical Center Grand Opening. Public invited, 15536 NW 77th Ct., 5:30 p.m. Refreshments...

     The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce and the Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee welcomed Drip IV Bar and MedSpa with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 8.       Located at 14575 NW 77th Court, Suite 304, the MedSpa offers health, wellness and aesthetic services. It provides injectables; micro-needling; facials; chemical peels; medically managed weight loss; IV therapy and hormone...