Community Calendar through Aug. 26

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, August 2, 2023

  Please check town social media pages for the most up-to-date information. RSVP at TOML.Eventbrite.com.  July 21 to Aug. 13   “Exilios” directed by Danny Nieves at the Main Street Players.  Written by Yerandy Fleites Perez, it’s a Spanish language play about a Cuban exile who returns to his homeland. See review on page 12. Tickets: $30 for adults,  $25 for students, seniors and the military....

Firefighters train at shuttered hotel

Community By Linda Trischitta and Alexandra Herrera Wednesday, August 2, 2023

     The radio call summoned neon green fire trucks to the Hotel Indigo in Miami Lakes: “Multiple callers, smoke in a courtyard … Engine 44, Rescue 44, Engine 11, Rescue 11.”      Drivers called in their arrivals to the parking lot of the 58-year-old property at 7601 Miami Lakes Drive.      Coming from stations in Palm Springs North and Miami Gardens, firefighters were...

Veterans celebrate Independence Day

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, July 20, 2023

    American Legion Post 144 of Miami Lakes celebrated Independence Day with a barbecue at Veterans Park.      Shown from left are Gerry Olano, a Post Service Officer; Alvaro Hernandez, Post Sgt. at Arms; Post members William Knickerbocker and Ken Boyd; Post Commander Gary Cardenas; Post Vice Commander Fred Senra; Howard Sanchez, a veteran who works for sponsor Well Care; Post members Orlando Menendez, Chris Wilson...

Ribbon Cuttings

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, July 20, 2023

        When new businesses open in town, elected officials and the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce welcome them with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.  At the Eli M. Boutique, 6608 Main St. on June 15 are from left in front: Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee member Pedro Fiallo; Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce member Norma Martinez; Chamber President Fred Senra; Melissa Caballero Alton, president of Business...

Town Topics: What’s been the best part of your summer so far?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, July 20, 2023

Steve Kretsch  Owner, Island Fin Poké Restaurant  Coral Gables      “Best part of the summer is opening my store in Royal Oaks Plaza,” Steve Kretsch said. Adriana Vila Soto  Financial professional Miami Lakes      “Spending time with family, doing some traveling and having some friends over in this beautiful town,” Adriana Vila Soto...
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