‘GrinchBusters’ on duty in Miami Lakes

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, December 5, 2024

     Miami-Dade Police have launched the 2nd Annual GrinchBuster details in shopping centers and downtown Miami Lakes.      The special patrols began Nov. 29 and run until Dec. 24, Thursday thru Sunday nights, from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.      “The goal of this detail is to provide a safe shopping and dining experience for our town residents and visitors during the holiday season,” Maj....

Cobiella named partner at Gastesi law firm

Business By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, December 5, 2024

     Lorenzo Cobiella, the deputy town attorney in Miami Lakes, was named partner on Nov. 20 at the law firm now called Gastesi, Lopez, Mestre and  Cobiella, PLLC.      Cobiella joined the practice in 2014. He has worked on cases involving trusts and estates; local government; education, land use and litigation.      He is also co-city attorney in Doral, special magistrate for the Town...

Town Council changes meeting schedule

Government By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, December 5, 2024

     In recent years the Miami Lakes town council would meet on the second Tuesday of each month.      During 2025, regular council meetings will instead happen on the third Tuesday for the first 11 months, with a recess in December.        Budget hearings will be scheduled separately and will happen in September.      The change was done to avoid conflicts with...

Community Calendar

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Dec. 7, 14, 21 and 28 Miami Lakes Farmers Market The Florida Marketplace Group presents the weekly market with a variety of vendors of produce, clothing and crafts. At the corner of Main Street and New Barn Road. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Dec. 7 Paw-liday Palooza Festive dog costume contest, Santa photo op, food trucks, vendor giveaways and more. Sponsors include Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming; Dog House; Raw and Kibble and Miami-Dade County...

Town announces Best of Miami Lakes Awards

Business By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, December 4, 2024

The town and its Economic Development Committee’s 8th Annual Best of Miami Lakes Awards results are in.  Some of the winners are  voters’ favorites and have appeared on the list for several years.      Best Fitness/Wellness/Gym: Miami Lakes Athletic Club. Voters have chosen the gym for the past four years.      “It is a honor and a privilege to be recognized by the...
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