Felicia Salazar District Aide for Fla. Rep. Tom Fabricio, R-Miami Lakes,  Chair, Cultural Affairs Committee Miami Lakes      “I will spend it like any other regular workday,” Felicia Salazar wrote in an email. “Also, it would have been my godfather’s birthday, so I will have him in my thoughts and prayers.” Miguel Martinez  Architect, Chair, Blasting Advisory...

Pets of Miami Lakes

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, February 16, 2024

      Bacon the Chihuahua is named for one of his favorite foods. The way he dived for a piece of pork that had fallen to the floor when he was a puppy inspired owner Chu Diaz to name him after the treat.       Bacon almost didn’t live 11 years. He was struck by a car when he was 4-years-old but survived.       “He was born again,” Diaz said of his pup. Diaz is a radio...

Parking on swale along NW 170th St. draws scrutiny from councilman, residents and police

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, February 16, 2024

      The quarter-mile walking trail along Northwest 170th Street is bordered by a canal on the south side and what has become an illegal parking lot on the swale on the north side.       A resident’s complaint to the SeeClickFix app prompted the town on Feb. 1 to post No Parking signs along the swale.            Miami-Dade Police officers warned drivers -- who have been...

Cuban American Bar Association installs Javier Ley-Soto as president

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, February 16, 2024

     The Cuban American Bar Association installed Javier A. Ley-Soto of Miami Lakes as its president on Jan. 27.      He will lead the national service organization that also includes CABA Pro Bono Legal Services and the CABA Foundation.      Members the 50-year-old group are attorneys and law students with an interest in human and legal rights for Cubans and other minority communities,...

Council candidates Steven Herzberg, Mario O. Pinera, Jr. launch campaigns

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, February 16, 2024

    Two candidates for the Miami Lakes Town Council have launched their campaigns.      Business owner Mario O. Pinera Jr. is running for Seat 1, currently held by Vice Mayor Tony Fernandez and attorney Steven Herzberg is running for Seat 5, held by Councilman Luis Collazo. Realtor Juan Carlos Fernandez is seeking Seat 3, held by Councilwoman Marilyn Ruano. Fernandez has not held his launch party...
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