The Saint Andrews Pipe Band of Miami led by Pipe Major Jason Wright launched Miami Lakes’ 25th Anniversary celebration with a march through Veterans Park while playing “Scotland the Brave.”     The Scottish music was a reference to the heritage of the Graham family who have owned land in the town since the 1930s and continue developing properties on it.      It was the start...

Celebrate small businesses in Miami Lakes as part of the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Week. On Saturday, Dec. 13, join Chamber President Ray Palacios, Mayor Josh Dieguez and Tico Casamayor of the Strive305 podcast as they go live during a walking tour along Main Street and visit shops and restaurants. The party begins at 1:30 p.m. at the Main Street Players theater, 6812 Main St., and is free.  The...

Is there anything better than having fresh pajamas and a good book when slipping into bed at night?      The Corvo & Calas law firm is running its 21st Annual  Pajama and Book Drive to benefit children in shelters who are survivors of domestic abuse.      “In order to assist more children, we are asking the community to join us, by providing them with a comforting bedtime routine,”...

     Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School’s debate team has won their second contest of the 2025 season.        The team won their division at the Oct. 11 Bilzin Sumberg Policy Debate Invitational at Florida International University.        The students are participating in the 2025-2026 season of the Miami-Dade Urban Debate League.       The Bilzin...

    The Miami Lakes town council formed the Charter Revision Commission during its final meeting of 2025.      The Charter Revision Commission meets every 10 years to review the town’s charter, which sets forth Miami Lakes’ form of government; election procedures; administrative processes; legislative rules and other topics.       The seven council members on Nov. 18 each named a...