The Miami Lakes Town Foundation is accepting applications for 20 qualified grants of up to $2,500 each.       Through Nov. 20, residents can submit paperwork seeking funds for a community project that focuses on continuing education, literacy, development of youth programs, beautification and cultural events.       In 2022, the foundation awarded 19 grants, money that came from...

 The second round of voting for Best of Miami Lakes closes on Nov. 11.  Winners will be announced on Nov. 20, right before Small Business Saturday.       Small Business Saturday happens the weekend after Thanksgiving to encourage shoppers to visit hometown merchants who are their friends and neighbors.      The nominees are:  • Best Café/Cup of Coffee  Mayor’s...

     Preparations for the 38th Annual Main Street Festival of Lights are underway, when Santa and his elves will brighten the byway with holiday cheer.      The Graham Companies’ traditional celebration to kick off the holiday season on Nov. 18 will give families a day and night of fun, all for free.       There will be DJs, choral groups from Miami Lakes schools, photos with Santa and...

Trick-or-treaters took over Main Street on Oct. 14 to celebrate Halloween.  From princesses to heroes the street was filled with kids enjoying all the decorations and treats from the Main Street business owners.  Merchants gave out candy, wore fun costumes, had giveaways and other family-friendly activities for youngsters.   The event was put together by My Gym and Undrgrnd Miami, and included BB's Bakehouse;...

Dr. Jorman Garcia  Dentist/Owner, Bite Pediatric Dentistry Unincorporated Miami-Dade County      “Twix, unless I’m trying to be careful with cavities,”  Dr. Jorman Garcia said. “Then [it’s] xylitol lollipops, Zollipops.” Megan Cascardo  Office coordinator, Bite Pediatric Dentistry  Unincorporated Miami-Dade...