Scene in Miami Lakes

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Miami-Dade Police Mounted Unit officers Danny Egress, on the horse at left, and Officer Jose Trujillo visit a child on the patio of El Novillo Restaurant on New Barn Road in Miami Lakes on Sept. 28. The officers were in town to attend the Bike Rodeo and Safety Day presented by the Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force. In the second photo they are patrolling near the Miami Lakes Farmer's Market that same afternoon.

South Florida leaders visit Washington, DC

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Tuesday, October 22, 2024

     Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sen. RenĂ© Garcia and Miami-Dade County Public Schools Board Member Roberto Alonso, whose districts include Miami Lakes, visited Washington, DC on Sept. 18.      The purpose of the trip was to promote topics including the county’s business interests, advancing economic opportunities in the aerospace industry and progress in education, Garcia’s office...

Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame announces new class

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Tuesday, October 22, 2024

    The Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame has unveiled its Class of 2024.  The honorees will be inducted during a ceremony on Dec. 14, 2024. The Hall provided the backgrounds of the new members:  --Alex Fernandez is a former pitcher for Monsignor Edward Pace High School, Miami Dade College, the University of Miami, the Chcago White Sox and the Florida Marlins. The Sox selected him fourth during the first round...

Pets of Miami Lakes

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Tuesday, October 22, 2024

     An abandoned kitten that was near death seven years ago is a constant source of fun for Ruby Holihan of Miami Lakes.      “She’s a loyal companion,” Holihan said of the pet that she brought back to health.       Named Joy, the 13-pound black domestic shorthair with white whiskers and tuxedo markings grew into the roles of working cat, watch cat and escort,...

Restaurants ready to serve Miami Lakers

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Cypress Village Shopping Center BurgerFi 7431 Miami Lakes Drive.  786-322-6270. Dine in, take-out. www.burgerfi.com CRUZEIRO Brazilian Steakhouse 7419 Miami Lakes Dr. 305-363-5247 Indoor/outdoor dining, take-out, Uber Eats. Order from cruzeirosteakhouse.net. DiCED 7425 Miami Lakes Drive  305-961-1032 Dicedfood.com, indoor dining; take-out; Uber Eats; Postmates; DoorDash....
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