Community Calendar

Calendar By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, July 2, 2025

July 3 Senior Field Trip: Marlins Park. The Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will head to loanDepot Park to watch the Miami Marlins take on the Minnesota Twins. Seniors 60+ are invited to enjoy this free event, seats are limited, pre-registration is required to attend. Register at toml.eventbrite.com. Bus departs from Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 10:30 a.m. and returns to Town Hall at 4 p.m.  July 4 Fourth of...

Town honors Antonio de la Hoz of Casavana Cuban Cuisine for service to community

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, July 2, 2025

     The Town Council of Miami Lakes presented Antonio de la Hoz, manager and co-owner of the Casavana Cuban Cuisine restaurant, with a proclamation at its May 20 council meeting. De la Hoz was honored by Mayor Josh Dieguez and the council for his commitment to the community. Citing his donation of food during the COVID-19 Pandemic, feeding elders; sponsoring the Miami Lakes Optimist Club and the American Senior High School...

Student’s painting hangs at U.S. Capitol

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, July 2, 2025

   Hialeah Gardens High School student Neeley Camejo, 16, of Hialeah, won the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for the 26th Congressional District of Florida, a seat held by U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Doral.      Neeley’s painting, called Reverence in the Currents: An Esoteric Wonder, was chosen from among 175 entries submitted by students in 16 schools, the congressman’s office said.  ...

García withdraws from Hialeah mayoral race, will remain on county commission

Government By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, July 2, 2025

    Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sen. René García was a candidate for mayor of Hialeah, a city where he began his political career in elective office as a councilman in 1997.      He withdrew from that race on June 26 and said he will instead focus on his county job. His second term ends in November 2028.      “As Miami-Dade County faces a difficult budget year, now is not the time to...

Kids racing on e-bikes, scooters prompt safety concerns

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, July 2, 2025

    On a recent weekday after summer vacations began, six boys on bicycles, electric bikes and scooters seemed to be playing a game of tag on wheels.       They sped along sidewalks, around the movie theater parking lot and in the middle of New Barn Road, headed toward Main Street.       While the kids seemed to be having a fun, carefree time, the races could have turned...
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