If you have been to an event in the Town of Miami Lakes, you have likely seen William Perez.      Whether it’s giving an award to young students at local schools; joining with the Elderly Affairs Committee to honor a deserving resident; marching in the Veteran’s Day parade or commenting during council meetings, he’s engaged in the town he’s called home for a...

     World War II U.S. Navy veteran and retired civil servant Reese Walls Jenkins turned 97 on Aug. 12.      He and his wife Catherine “Rene” Jenkins, 92, live with their daughter Dawn Jenkins and her husband Daniel Fulghum in Miami Lakes.      Dawn Jenkins wanted to share the story of her father’s life with readers of The Miami Laker.      “He...

     The Town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee will present author Kirstin Chen on Sept. 7. She will discuss her most recent novel, “Counterfeit.”      Chen is a best-selling author who also wrote “Bury What We Cannot Take” and “Soy Sauce for Beginners.”       “Counterfeit” is a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick and New...

      After suffering a devastating fire nine months ago, Latin American Grill in Miami Lakes is getting ready for its comeback.      “The place is going to look spectacular,” said majority owner Reny Gonzalez.       The restaurant in the Park Centre Shops plans to reopen mid-to-late September.     “It’s the same layout, but all of the equipment...

  When new businesses open in town, elected officials and the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce welcome them with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Below is a photo from a recent celebration. Glamorous Looks Studio celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 17 for friends; family; elected officials and members of the business community.       The new salon in Royal Oaks Plaza, at 15474 NW 77th Court,...