Sports Hall of Fame inducts new class

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, January 16, 2025

The Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame Committee inducted its latest class on Dec. 14 during a ceremony held at the clubhouse at Miami Lakes Optimist Park. Shown from left are Councilman Steven Herzberg; Roman O. Garcia, Jr., chair, Sports Hall of...

Miami Lakes Bar Association offers scholarship

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, January 30, 2025

High school seniors are invited to apply for a $1,000 scholarship from the Miami Lakes Bar Association. Seniors have until Feb. 4 to submit copies of their last report card, their student identification card and a personal statement. The personal statement should be a paragraph in length about why they should win the scholarship. Applicants may submit their paperwork to the Law Offices of Stephanie A. Cruz by emailing...

Chamber of Commerce welcomes Marcela Munera of Ana G. Mendez University

Business By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, January 17, 2025

Ana G. Mendez University was founded by its namesake in Puerto Rico 75 years ago and educates students who mostly have Hispanic backgrounds and are newly arrived to the United States.      One of its three campuses in Florida is in Miami Lakes, said Campus Director Marcela Munera as she addressed the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 8.       Munera spoke about the history of the university, its...
 Hialeah Gardens Middle School defeated Miami Lakes K-8 Center; Country Club Middle School and the Bob Graham Education Center at the 3rd Annual Mock Trial Competition hosted by Barbara Goleman Senior High School and its Law Honor Society on Dec. 10.           Attorneys Christina Fiallo, Trinette Zarran, Steven Herzberg (a town councilman) and Lorenzo Cobiella (deputy town attorney) served as judges....

Town Topics: What would you like to see the new town council address?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, January 17, 2025

Denise Sainz  Real Estate Agent Miami Lakes  “They can look at the parks and the lighting,” Denise Sainz said. “To make sure there is enough lighting in our neighborhood parks.”  Tony Garcia Founder, Chief Executive Officer Menda Group Advertising Davie  “I grew up in Miami Lakes, I was born and raised in this area,” Tony Garcia said. “One thing we...

Restaurants ready to serve Miami Lakers

Business By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, January 17, 2025

Cypress Village Shopping Center BurgerFi 7431 Miami Lakes Drive.  786-322-6270. Dine in, take-out. www.burgerfi.com CRUZEIRO Brazilian Steakhouse 7419 Miami Lakes Dr. 305-363-5247 Indoor/outdoor dining, take-out, Uber Eats. Order from cruzeirosteakhouse.net. DiCED 7425 Miami Lakes Drive  305-961-1032 Dicedfood.com, indoor dining; take-out; Uber Eats; Postmates; DoorDash....
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