Town calls for nominations for Women of Distinction Awards

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Tuesday, January 14, 2025

The Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee is accepting nominations for the 2025 Women of Distinction Awards. Outstanding women from the community can be nominated across six categories. The winners will be announced in March and be honored...

Main Street celebrates Halloween

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, October 20, 2023

Trick-or-treaters took over Main Street on Oct. 14 to celebrate Halloween.  From princesses to heroes the street was filled with kids enjoying all the decorations and treats from the Main Street business owners.  Merchants gave out candy, wore fun costumes, had giveaways and other family-friendly activities for youngsters.   The event was put together by My Gym and Undrgrnd Miami, and included BB's Bakehouse;...

Town Topics: Do you have a favorite Halloween candy?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, October 19, 2023

Dr. Jorman Garcia  Dentist/Owner, Bite Pediatric Dentistry Unincorporated Miami-Dade County      “Twix, unless I’m trying to be careful with cavities,”  Dr. Jorman Garcia said. “Then [it’s] xylitol lollipops, Zollipops.” Megan Cascardo  Office coordinator, Bite Pediatric Dentistry  Unincorporated Miami-Dade...

Rosa Nell Hammer, 104-years-old and counting!

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, October 19, 2023

     Rosa Nell Hammer greeted friends, neighbors and former colleagues from her old sales desk at the Keyes Welcome Center on Main Street.      The real estate office was filled with balloons, music, gifts and good food for Hammer’s 104th birthday party on Oct. 2.       Organized by her longtime friend and former boss, Keyes District Sales Manager Alex Ruiz, the office was filled...

Sports Hall of Fame to induct four at Dec. 9 ceremony

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, October 19, 2023

    Two coaches and two former professional athletes with ties to Miami Lakes or Optimist Park youth sports programs will be inducted to the town’s Sports Hall of Fame on Dec. 9.       The Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame Committee announced the Class of 2023: --Bill Arnsparger led college football teams and was athletic director at the University of Florida. In the NFL, he was a defensive coordinator...

Restaurants ready to serve Miami Lakers

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, October 19, 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....
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