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...

Delay in distribution of The Miami Laker

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, August 31, 2023

To Our Readers: Printing of the September 1 issue of The Miami Laker is being redone this week and some residents may not receive their newspaper on the usual day. Distribution of the newspaper will begin Friday and will happen over four days. If you don't want to wait to receive your community news at home or at your favorite shop, please feel free to stop by 15450 New Barn Road near Main Street to get a copy on Friday...

Ribbon Cuttings: UNDRGRND Miami

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

  When new businesses open in town, elected officials, Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee members and the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce will welcome them with a ribbon cutting ceremony.       Undrgrnd Miami at 6805 Main St. opened its doors last winter and sells streetwear, footwear and collectibles. Palm Springs North residents Victor Rocha and Enid Muñoz own the store. The couple moved it from Hialeah to...

Bright-eyed kids on their first day of school

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

Many students in Miami Lakes returned to classes on Aug. 17. Their proud parents shared photos from the day. 

Helping Hands: The Miami Lakes Mental Health Task Force

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

     The Helping Hands column focuses on the town’s 12 volunteer committees and boards that promote various causes in Miami Lakes and help the town government serve the community.    Committee activities are funded by the town budget and by ticket sales from some events. Committee Mental Health Task Force  Founded March 8, 2021 Chair Lindsay Wallick  Vice Chair Rosa...

The Pumpkin Patch returns Sept. 30

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

     Hope Miami Lakes United Methodist Church will welcome families to its 25th Annual Pumpkin Patch, from Sept. 30 - Oct. 31.      The event helps fund church missions and relief efforts.      Admission to the farm-like setting at Miami Lakes Drive and Ludlam Road is from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Tickets are $5 Monday - Thursday, $7 Friday - Sunday.       Kids 12 and younger...
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