When new businesses open in town, elected officials, Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee members and the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce will welcome them with a ribbon cutting ceremony.        It was Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids’ turn on Aug. 14. The salon at 6762 Main St. caters to the youngest clientele in town, with a colorful atmosphere; special seats shaped like cars to ease little ones...

 Former Miami Lakes Vice Mayor and retired firefighter Nelson Rodriguez returned to Town Hall on Aug. 20 to give staff a class on cardio pulmonary resuscitation.  Gathered in the town council chamber to learn about the lifesaving technique were from left: Accounts Payable Specialist Maria Lourdes Knips; Office Specialist Janiel Arias; Anaily Padron, capital improvement project manager; Stanley Merantus, public works engineer; John...

    On the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the Miami Lakes Veterans Committee remembered the victims and those who tried to save them at a ceremony held Sept. 10 in Veterans Park. On the quiet Sunday morning, thousands of flags planted in tribute to the fallen swayed gently on the lawn. In days leading up to the event, students from Barbara Goleman Senior High School’s National Honor Society, the school’s Law...

How to finally fix the dreaded slice Here is great way to work on fixing your slice, and all it takes is a couple of extra range balls the next time that you’re practicing. Many golfers suffer from an “over the top” swing, which causes a big curve of the ball (from left to right for a right-handed golfer) because of a bad swing path or direction.  Here’s how you can try to fix it. First...

    Hispanic Heritage Month spans September and October, and on Oct. 14 the Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee will celebrate the nation of Spain.      El Pimiento Restaurant of Miami Lakes will serve sangria, paella and other Spanish cuisine during the event at Miami Lakes Town Hall.     The party will also have music, a flamenco dancer and photos and information about the country where  many...