JetStream Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Miami Lakes, is inviting the community to attend the grand opening of its new Doral branch on Wednesday, March 8.JetStream president and CEO Jeanne Kucey explained the grand opening will also recognize JetStream’s distinguished designation as a Juntos Avanzamos Credit Union in recognition of the Credit Union’s commitment to serving and empowering the Hispanic Community. JetStream...

National Cereal Day is Tuesday, March 7 and Ben & Jerry’s locations all over the world, including in the Royal Oaks Plaza in Miami Lakes, are celebrating. Though shrouded in secrecy, through an exclusive interview with The Miami Laker, Ben & Jerry’s franchise owner Ivan Kozupytzya shared that three new flavors will be unveiled on March 7. The flavors were inspired by some of America’s most beloved cereals that...

At the end of the 2016 holiday season, Miami-Dade’s Department of Social Waste Management collected used Christmas trees at several of the Trash and Recycling Center locations.Those used trees have since been mulched and now that mulch is being made available to county residents free of charge.Residents need to bring their own bags or containers and the mulch is available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.For...

The Miami-Dade School Board approved four items proposed by Board Member Perla Tabares Hantman at its regular monthly meeting including, recognizing Town of Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid, promoting March as Florida Bike Month, and April 22 as Earth Day.“The Honorable Manny Cid is the first mayor raised in the Town of Miami Lakes. He has been an extraordinary leader and public servant for the residents of Miami Lakes, and a valued friend...

Miami-Dade County Commission Chairman Esteban Bovo Jr., met with Florida’s Lt. Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera to discuss Miami-Dade County’s infrastructure needs and working with state officials to deliver the projects. Bovo represents District 13, which includes Miami Lakes, Hialeah and unincorporated areas. Last month, Lopez-Cantera paid a visit to Miami Lakes, where he met with town officials and residents to discuss the...