Town honors teen for raising awareness about childhood cancer

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, November 13, 2024

     Miami Lakes officials honored Jeremy “JJ” Matthews during the Sept. 10 Town Council meeting for his efforts to raise awareness about childhood cancer.       JJ, 13, is a survivor of...

BB’s Bakehouse, the new place for breakfast, lunch, desserts or a nitecap

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, October 4, 2023

     Four generations of a Miami Lakes family celebrated the opening of BB’s Bakehouse during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Main Street.      BB’s Bakehouse co-owners Jorge Berrios and his wife Monica Munoz welcomed guests to the light-filled cafe that is tucked between Pizza Scene and the forthcoming La Cumbancha restaurant.       Berrios, 32, is an electrical engineer who...

Athletic Club hosts ‘Zumbathon’ for 100s of dancers

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, October 4, 2023

     The Miami Lakes Athletic Club celebrated the end of summer with a “Zumbathon”.      About 250 gym members danced for over two hours the night of Sept. 13, led by eight instructors from the club, General Manager Anthony Artiles said.       To make it even more fun, there was a DJ and conga drummer to keep the energy going.      “The whole gymnasium...

American Legion Post 144 celebrates organization’s 104th anniversary

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, October 4, 2023

     American Legion Post 144 in Miami Lakes hosted a luncheon to mark the 104th anniversary of the organization that supports veterans, their families and active-duty military personnel. Guests at the Sept. 16th celebration filled the Roberto Alonso Community Center to enjoy raffles and music.       AC Graphics Digital executive Tico Casamayor, who runs public relations for the Miami Lakes Chamber of...

Business networking social at La Diosa Taqueria

Business By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, October 4, 2023

     The Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee, along with BNI Excellence and the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, hosted a networking party for area business owners on Aug. 23 at La Diosa Taqueria Restaurant in the Cypress Village Shopping Center in Miami Lakes.      Shown in the first photo from left are Brian Ramos, chemistry/biology teacher at Mater Lakes Academy; Maggie Senra; attorney Norma...

Ribbon Cuttings: Island Fin Poke Co.

Business By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, October 4, 2023

      Steve Kretsch, owner of Island Fin Poké Co., celebrated opening the restaurant in the Royal Oaks Plaza in Miami Lakes with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 25. Kretsch was joined by other business owners in the shopping center as well as business boosters from the town.      The new fast casual dining spot, located at 15468 NW 77th Court, offers poké bowls which contain rice, fish or meat and various...
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