Best Of Miami Lakes finalists announced

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, October 2, 2025

Residents can now vote for their favorite businesses during the finalist round for the Best of Miami Lakes. Voting for this round is open until Oct. 17, with the winners being announced on Oct. 25. The competition now in its ninth year is...

Ribbon Cutting: iGlō Aesthetics and Wellness

Business By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, October 2, 2025

     iGlō Aesthetics and Wellness has opened on the west side of Miami Lakes.       The spa offers anti-aging treatments such as neurotoxin and filler injections; skin treatments; laser hair removal and wellness care.       Miami Laker Katrina Friedberg moved her business from Hollywood to 7975 NW 154th St., Suite 420.       “Standing at this grand...

Council salutes silver medalists in national junior pickleball tournament

Sports By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, October 2, 2025

   The Miami Lakes town council recognized two young pickleball players during the Sept. 16 council meeting.      Mayor Josh Dieguez presented the boys with certificates of recognition for how they represented the community and gave them special Town of Miami Lakes pickleball paddles.       David Ayala, at left, and Lucas Collazo, at right, competed in the National Junior Pickleball powered...

HML students win Miami-Dade Urban Debate League contest

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, October 2, 2025

 Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School’s debate team placed first in the Miami-Dade Urban Debate League contest on government policy, held Sept. 13 at Miami Dade College’s North Campus and sponsored by the Shubin Law Group. Magnet Lead and Social Studies Department Chair Michelle Simón said the team has participated in the Urban Debate League since 2023 and have qualified and competed in national...

Fabricio seeks 4th term in Tallahassee

Government By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, October 2, 2025

    Fla. Rep. Tom Fabricio is seeking a fourth term in the statehouse, and filed in January to run in the Nov. 3, 2026 election.      Fabricio is a Republican who lives in Miami Lakes.      District 110 includes part of Hialeah, Country Club, Palm Springs North and Miami Lakes. His office is in town.       He was first elected to the legislature in 2020 and has filed several...

Community Calendar

Calendar By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, October 2, 2025

Oct. 2 The Smiles Mixer Specialty Smiles’ annual happy hour, connect with doctors, professionals and team members to network, enjoy cocktails, giveaways and hors d’oeuvres. Attendees can donate new toothbrushes, toothpaste or floss for hygiene kits to be donated to the Coral Gables Children’s Dental Clinic. Each donation earns a raffle entry. Specialty Smiles Orthodontics, 8140 NW 155 ST. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. RSVP at...
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