Coming soon: Relocation of express lane entrance for Palmetto Expressway

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Commuters who drive the Palmetto Expressway will want to note a relocation of the entrance for the southbound express lanes that takes effect the weekend of Oct. 11.      Instead of entering the expressway at Northwest 67th...

Town Topics: Kids return to school this month. Are you excited?

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, August 1, 2024

Chris Mores  Senior Construction Consultant  Miami Lakes      “Absolutely, it’s about time!” Chris Mores said while laughing. “Even though camps have a structure, school has more of that structure, especially the academic portion. With school especially, our kids go to Our Lady of the Lakes, there is a little more structure and that helps the parents along as...

Korner67 offers Miami Spice dining deals in August and September

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, August 1, 2024

    Korner67 is participating in the Miami Spice dining deals program from Aug. 1 – Sept. 30.  The restaurant at 6769 Main St. is offering three course meals: an appetizer, entrée and dessert.      Drinks, taxes and gratuity are not included in the discount. The Spice menus are available at Saturday and Sunday brunch, $35; Monday – Friday lunch, $35; Monday – Thursday dinner,...

Ribbon Cutting: South Florida ABA Center

Business By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, August 1, 2024

The South Florida ABA Center celebrated its opening in Business Park West with a ribbon cutting on July 15. The Miami Lakes business provides early intervention therapy services for people with autism spectrum disorder and their loved ones.       “I am hoping to support families in need, with special needs children, so we can go ahead together and raise these children like a village,” owner Christina...

Kids frolic, learn golf and tennis skills at summer camps

Sports By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, August 1, 2024

  Campers are making the most of the last summer days before school starts. At the Miami Lakes Golf Club, First Tee Miami golfers work on a variety of skills, from putting to hitting on the driving range. Kids at tennis camp at Miami Lakes Athletic Club also play in the gym, run obstacle courses, enjoy water activities, attend the movies, meet exotic animals and ride go-carts. Camps continue through Aug. 9. Photos by Alexandra...

Town announces awareness, education plans about opioids

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, August 1, 2024

     The Town of Miami Lakes received about $5,000 as its share in the massive settlements paid by some opioid manufacturers and distributors to state governments.      A portion of the money will be used in an awareness campaign to prevent misuse of the prescription medications, Communications Director Clarisell De Cardenas told the town council on July 9.      The town will also spend money...
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