2nd Annual Business Boot Camp draws entrepreneurs

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, October 3, 2024

    The Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee hosted its 2nd Annual Business Boot Camp at Ana G. Méndez University.       About 60 entrepreneurs and prospective business owners heard from experts on Sept. 20...

Dr. Dennis Mohney retires after 50 years

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, August 30, 2023

     When John McGoohan cracked a tooth on a chicken wing one Sunday, he called Dr. Dennis Mohney’s cell phone and the dentist responded to his emergency.      “He’s the best,” said Ileana McGoohan about Mohney, who is retiring after caring for patients in Miami Lakes for 47 years.      “We’re just so happy for him, but at the same time, we’re...

Town spends millions to prevent flooding

Government By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, August 30, 2023

     Residents may not realize how much money goes underground in Miami Lakes.  The town has undertaken 16 stormwater remediation projects, estimated to eventually cost $33.9 million.     Stormwater improvements have been underway since 2021, to alleviate flooding and improve water quality.       “You’ll see the construction with the excavation of the dirt and...

Culinary Bike Tour set for Sept. 9

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, August 30, 2023

    Grab your bicycles and scooters! The Town of Miami Lakes Culinary Bike Tour -- when cyclists ride between restaurants to sample small bites – returns Sept. 9.      Riders will take a five-mile nighttime journey through the Lake Katharine, Lake Patricia and Cypress Village shopping centers. It starts and ends on Main Street.       This year, a 14-seat party bike sold out...

Restaurants ready to serve Miami Lakers

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, August 17, 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.   Dr....

Apply to McDonald’s Golden Grants Program by Sept. 15

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, August 16, 2023

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