BankUnited, a national bank headquartered in Miami Lakes, recently unveiled Bridges Cafe, a high-tech, health-conscious cafe area much to the delight of the company's 800 employees who can dine in with fresh meals throughout the work week. BankUnited was ranked 8th on Forbes Magazine's list of "Best Banks in America 2013."  The cafe, 8,000 square feet with a 200 person capacity, serves breakfast, snacks, and lunch with plans to...

  The longest continuous-running community theater in South Florida is none other than Miami Lakes’ own Main Street Players, a theater that celebrates 40 years of productions this year. Hundreds of actors, playwrights, directors, producers, set builders and many others have dedicated their talents over the last four decades. Since 1974, the theatre has brought to life productions of all kinds, a concept initially started by...

  Miami Lakes’ Youth Activities Task Force (YATF) presents the 2015 Movies at the Park Series. The free movie event takes place at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 Montrose Road (N.W. 82 Avenue.) The series kick-off is scheduled for Friday, January 16, at 8 p.m., and will continue every other week through March 13 for a total of five films. The YATF is offering residents an opportunity to choose the movies they want to see by...

  Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force, in conjunction with the Miami-Dade County Police Miami Lakes Section, sponsored the 16th annual Bike Rodeo and Safety Day at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. Officials labeled the event a success with hundreds in attendance and all children receiving free helmets and a chance to win a new bicycle. Bike Rodeo and Safety Day is one of the Task Force’s longest running events and is also...

 

Miami Lakers, thanks for following our posts on your neighborhood deals during the holiday season. We encourage any last minute shoppers to visit one of the many shopping centers near you to find that perfect gift and give back to your community. Happy Holideals and Happy Holidays to all from your friendly neighborhood newspaper, The Miami Laker.