Meet Bailey! The Proenza family of Miami Lakes -- Mirtha, Michael, Mercy, 11 and Peter, 13 -- adopted the 5-month-old girl from the county shelter.       “We fell in love with her and decided to bring her home,” Mirtha Proenza said of the family’s first adventure with raising a dog.        Though Bailey is “a wonderful, well-behaved puppy and great with...

     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;...