Runoff needed to determine next mayor of Miami Lakes

Featured By Linda Trischitta and Alexandra Herrera Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Miami Lakes Councilman Josh Dieguez said Tuesday night that he expects to face Vice Mayor Tony Fernandez yet again in a runoff election on Nov. 26, after unofficial numbers released by county officials showed that neither candidate received more...

Restaurants ready to serve Miami Lakers

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, October 19, 2023

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....

12th Annual B-Fore Pink Breast Cancer golf tournament draws 100 golfers

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, October 19, 2023

    The Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative hosted its 12th Annual B-Fore Pink Breast Cancer golf tournament at the Miami Lakes Golf Club on Oct. 6.       The Miami Lakes-based charity provides early detection resources and health education and helps coordinate care for at-risk patients. The cause drew 100 golfers to the event.  Andrea Ivory, WBHI’s founder and executive director, welcomed...

Officials, residents gather to support Israel

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, October 19, 2023

     Israel’s sudden war with Hamas -- a group President Joe Biden called a “terrorist organization” with “bloody hands” after it took hostages and massacred hundreds of Jews, including Americans, during a surprise sabbath attack on Oct. 7 -- prompted Miami Lakes officials to hold a community prayer vigil on Oct. 11.      “When we’re facing evil, it’s important...

Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce welcomes Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, October 18, 2023

     The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce welcomed Juan Fernandez-Barquin, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller for Miami-Dade County during its October luncheon.       “This is not your parents’ clerk’s office,” Fernandez-Barquin said while describing changes made to court procedures that affect most residents, whether they file paperwork for a mortgage, marriage or a will,...

Mater Gardens gets its ‘A’ grade

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, October 18, 2023

     Mater Gardens Academy received its ‘A’ flag on Sept. 28 at the campus, at 9010 NW 178th Lane in unincorporated Miami-Dade County. The banner represents the school’s performance during the 2021-2022 academic year. The Giving Gators charity, Mayor Manny Cid and Councilman Tony Fernandez presented the flag to the school. Giving Gators, Layer 8 Solutions and Major League Signs sponsored the...
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