Town Topics: Do you need a little Christmas? Are you decorating early?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, November 21, 2025

Dr. Maidelys Oliva, Owner, Olive Tree Pediatric Dentistry Miami Lakes      “I am decorating early this year,” Dr. Maidelys Oliva said. “I am a very big holiday fan.” Stephanny Gonzalez, Assistant Store Manager TD Bank, Miami Lakes      “Yes,” Stephanny Gonzalez said.  “I wanted to start Nov. 1st, directly after Halloween. But my...

Community Calendar

Calendar By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, November 20, 2025

Nov. 19 Senior Spa Day Seniors 60+ can enjoy pampering thanks to the Elderly Affairs Committee and Celebrity School of Beauty. Experience a free service: haircuts and styling for both men and women, chair massages, mini-facials and manicures. Registration required at TOML.Eventbrite.com. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87 Ave. Free. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Nov. 19 Alliance for Aging Presentation: Medicare Open Enrollment Get...
     When The Graham Companies sponsored the 22nd Annual Corey for St. Jude Golf Tournament at the Miami Lakes Golf Club on Oct. 24, there were several reasons to celebrate.       One was raising $70,000 that day, bringing total donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. to more than $1 million over two decades, the company said.      It was also the...

Retired teacher Alcide Perez celebrates 100th birthday

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, November 20, 2025

     At 100 years old, Alcide Perez still enjoys good conversation.       On Oct. 16, his chat was with Miami Lakes Mayor Josh Dieguez, who stopped by the centenarian’s home on the east side of town in honor of Perez’s birthday.       Joined by longtime friends and family, they celebrated Perez and his long life.       Alcide and his wife Celina,...

Mayor Josh Dieguez gets soaked for a good cause

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, November 20, 2025

     Two days after Miami Lakes Mayor Josh Dieguez spent an afternoon as the target in a dunk tank, his ears were still waterlogged.      Mental Health Task Force Vice Chair Rosa Barroso estimated the elected official fell 50 times into the water.     “It was all for a good cause,” Dieguez said.      That cause was the First Alarm Foundation, which supports the mental...
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