Two of three priority state-funding projects for the Town of Miami Lakes  escaped Governor Rick Scott’s veto pen as the legislative budget battle came to a conclusion last week in Tallahassee.Thanks to the efforts of Senator Rene Garcia and Representatives Manny Diaz Jr. and Jose Oliva, Miami Lakes will receive $1 million for Phase Two of the Town’s Canal Bank Stabilization Project, and $325,000 for a comprehensive study of...

Longtime Miami Lakes residents, Aly and Edward Galdamez, are opening Fresh Barbershop, located at 16919 N.W. 67 Avenue, near Miami Lakes. The husband and wife team are venturing on a lifelong dream for Edward, who despite his youth, has been working as a barber for 17 years. “This is a dream come true, and hopefully the first of many Fresh Barbershops that will continue to grow in the future,” said Aly.The sleek and modern...

Over 200 people attended a Memorial Day event held by Vista Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Miami Lakes. Flags were placed in the ground during the ceremony by the  Boy Scout, Cub Pack and Venturing Crew groups that attended. Boy Scout Troops 247, 306, 566, 584, and Boy Scouts Cub Packs 247 and 484 as well as Venturing Crew 915 assisted in the ceremony for a total of nearly 100 between them, parents and leaders. Special thanks to...

Miami Lakes resident Axel Mercado has joined the award-winning travel agency company, Cruise Planners, as a franchise owner. As a cruise planner, Mercado sells complete vacation packages from exotic getaways to romantic retreats and culturally-immersive European experiences. For more information call 786-440-7358.

To all my customers at Winn Dixie, located at Royal Oaks Plaza in Miami Lakes, I appreciated your loyalty and kindness throughout the last 18 years. I have had the privilege of serving you at the seafood department as a Seafood Lead. I am no longer working at Winn Dixie and I will miss you. I also thank each employee I had the opportunity to work with in those 18 years. Thank you all for your fidelity to Winn Dixie.