Miami Lakes Town Controller Saily Leon-Trujillo

Government By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, April 19, 2023

The Town of Miami Lakes council met new controller Saily Leon-Trujillo during its February meeting.      Leon-Trujillo, 46, lives in Hialeah Gardens and said coming to work for the town was like coming home for her.       “[It was] the opportunity to give back to my own hometown,” Leon-Trujillo said.       The mother of three says her kids enjoy going to the movies on...

Town celebrates Distinctive Women at awards ceremony

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, April 19, 2023

    Every March, the Town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee celebrate women of various professions and endeavors who are nominated for their contributions to the community. This year’s winners, recognized during Women’s History Month, were photographed during a brunch held on March 25 at Town Hall.      Shown in the photo are Councilman Ray Garcia; Committee Secretary Trinette Zarran;...

Cuba is the topic at Chamber of Commerce luncheon

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, April 19, 2023

     The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce hosted Cuba expert Brian Latell at its April 12 luncheon.      “I’m very excited,” President Fred Senra said. “We’ve haven’t had a spy here before.”      Many chamber members are of Cuban heritage and were attentive to what Dr. Latell -- a historian, retired CIA analyst, government advisor, educator and author...

Community Calendar

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, April 6, 2023

Events are subject to change. Please check town social media pages for the most up-to-date information. RSVP at TOML.Eventbrite.com.  April 1 – 30 Earth Day Exhibit, “Celebrating Nature: The Everglades” with art by Deryn Cowdy. Sponsored by the Cultural Affairs Committee at Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St., weekdays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., free.  April 5 Bunco Game and lunch with the Miami Lakes Garden...

Everglades is focus of Town Hall art show

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, April 5, 2023

    Visitors to Miami Lakes Town Hall will be able to learn more about the River of Grass through an art show entitled, “Celebrating Nature – The Everglades.”       The installation is of gilded photographs and oil paintings by Miami artist Deryn Cowdy. It is presented by the town’s Cultural Affairs Committee.        “I wanted to do an art exhibit to...
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