Miami Lakes Golf Club to close Nov. 4 for renovations

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, October 30, 2024

    The Miami Lakes Golf Club will be closed to play on Nov. 4 as a major overhaul by renowned golf course designer Bruce Hepner is begun.      “A big focus will be to make sure the course looks good, feels good...

Lewis challenges Avila in senate race

Government By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, November 1, 2024

The race for Florida District 39 senate race is between incumbent Sen. Bryan Avila, R-Miami Springs and Democrat Charles A. Lewis I.       One of Avila’s staff members said he was not available for an interview.       He is academic dean at Doral College and an officer in the Florida Army National Guard, according to his social media accounts.      Avila, 40, was a sponsor...

Town Topics: Are you ready for the holiday season?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, November 1, 2024

Mario O. Pinera III  Miami Dade College  Student  Miami Lakes       “Yes, I am ready for the holidays,” Mario O. Pinera III said. “[I’m hoping] it’s going to be a cold holiday. That’s what we need. Holidays are around the corner. I get to spend more time with family, school is going to be out and [I’ll get] to see my cousins.”  Chanel...

Toy Drive underway at The Graham Companies

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, November 1, 2024

  The Graham Companies is accepting new, unwrapped toys to benefit children in the Miami Lakes area, to be distributed by the Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Giving Gators organizations.      Toys may be dropped off at company headquarters, 6843 Main St. in Miami Lakes, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.      Merchants on Main Street may also be participating - look for collection...

Dr. Starsheema Greene leads MLEC Technical College

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, November 1, 2024

     Dr. Starsheema Greene brings a lifetime of experience in education to her role as director of the Technical College, at the Miami Lakes Educational Center & Technical College.      Greene, 45, was appointed to the job in June, when the board of Miami-Dade County Public Schools decided to have a principal lead the high school and a separate administrator for the technical college, she...

JetStream Federal Credit Union wins awards at conference

Business By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, November 1, 2024

     JetStream Federal Credit Union won three awards at the annual Access Softek Client Conference held Sept. 16 in Chicago.      The prizes were from digital banking industry partners who recognized the Miami Lakes firm for its innovative digital banking; member engagement and financial flexibility, the company said. Also celebrated were the 76-year-old financial cooperative’s creative marketing...
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