Our Neighborhoods: The Lower East Side, cont’d.

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, May 17, 2023

     The southeastern border of Miami Lakes is Northwest 138th Street, and just before tree-lined Northwest 60th Avenue meets it, there are five warehouses.       One of those buildings is home to a commercial printer.        If you’ve ever taken a cruise out of a South Florida port, chances are you’ve seen Associated Printing Productions, Inc.’s...

Rewarding scholars in Miami Lakes

Education By Alexandra Herrera Wednesday, May 17, 2023

     The Town of Miami Lakes, its Education Advisory Board and The Graham Companies honored 12 students during the second annual Awards of Excellence.       The town and the board noted accomplishments in seven categories. An educator was also recognized.       “There is a strong commitment to education, a strong commitment to making the schools a better place for...

Town honors Dorothy Cook

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, May 4, 2023

      It was fitting that Miami Lakes civic leader Dorothy Cook was honored on Arbor Day.      Cook was 89 when she died Dec. 27 at a memory care facility in Sarasota.      Three generations of Cook’s descendants joined Mayor Manny Cid, Councilman Luis Collazo and friends and members of the Miami Lakes Garden Club on April 28 for a ceremony at Mary Collins Community...

Scene Around Town: Miami Lakers’ Views

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, May 4, 2023

      Mercy Gonzalez photographed the sun rising over the Loch Lomond neighborhood in Miami Lakes where she lives with her husband Tony Gonzalez.      “I am blessed to be able to watch the sunrise each morning as I sip my coffee,” Gonzalez says. “Over the years, it has become a ritual that I consider my “quiet” time, free from distractions.”     ...

Town Topics: Mother’s Day is May 14. What is your mother’s best quality?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, May 4, 2023

Noah Camargo  Student  Miami Lakes      “She cares about me,” said Noah Camargo, 10. “When we go to soccer games, she always cheers for me.  She also cooks for us and she cooks really good meals.  I love [when she makes] ribs.” Nicholas Camargo  Student  Miami Lakes      “That she’s very nice,” said Nicholas...
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