The Lake Katharine Shopping Center is the second commercial district built in Miami Lakes, and was opened in 1972.       It will be rebuilt within the next two years, The Graham Companies has announced.      “From the demolition date to completion, it could take 18 months for the new building to be built,” said Danny Martinez, commercial leasing manager for The Graham...

Miami Lakes Councilman Tony Fernandez declared his candidacy for town mayor on Tuesday. Fernandez, 38, owner of an internet technology firm, won his first election in 2020 to the town council. He holds Seat 1, and the term ends Nov. 5, 2024. Fernandez had previously filed to run again and retain his council seat. He stopped by the offices of The Miami Laker to share why he wants the top job, as a ceremonial mayor of the town of...

Miami Lakes-based BankUnited is once more holding its Small Business, Big Dreams Challenge. The contest encourages women who own small businesses to enter for cash prizes of $2,500, $5,000 and $15,000. Contestants should upload a three-minute pitch video that describes how their companies would benefit from the $15,000 grand prize. The money is awarded to three finalists during the live-pitch portion of the third annual BankUnited...

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