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...

Scene Around Town: Miami Lakers’ Views

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, June 2, 2023

      Rob Waterfield is a part-time first tee starter at Miami Lakes Golf Club and on the evening of April 28, he used his iPhone to capture the setting sun.       “I was looking up the 9th hole fairway from the tee area toward the clubhouse and green,” Waterfield said. He is inspired by the beauty of the property, and this is the second scene he has photographed that is being published in The...

Town Topics: What are your plans for the summer?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, June 2, 2023

Hosana Gonzalez Homeschool parent Sweetwater       “Our summer plans are to slow down and enjoy the weather out by the beach,” Hosana Gonzalez said. “We’re probably going to start a membership at the Frost Museum and just enjoy the weather.        “The homeschool group is also going to get passes to Flamingo Gardens this summer."  Miley...

Town calls for food vendors, performing artists

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, June 2, 2023

      The Town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee are seeking singers and musicians and food vendors who want to perform at town events or serve food at them.       Performance opportunities include singing the national anthem or making music at Jazz in the Park, the 4th of July celebration or other events that happen each year.       Artists may be paid, depending upon a...

Miami Lakes Middle School student ‘Does the Right Thing’

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, June 2, 2023

     A Miami Lakes Middle School student was honored at the May 10 Do The Right Thing Awards in Miami.       Seventh grader Rebeca Funes sought help for a classmate “who was going through a very difficult emotional moment in his life,” said Ariadna Espinosa, executive director of the organization that, with the Miami Police Department, pay tribute to kids who make hard...

Town of Miami Lakes roots for the home teams

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, June 1, 2023

     It’s a storybook season for two of South Florida’s sports teams: The Miami Heat of the NBA and the NHL’s Florida Panthers.         They were both unlikely contenders as No. 8 playoff seeds to reach the finals of their respective leagues.      On May 22, team banners were hung in a front window at Miami Lakes Town Hall to support the Cats and the Heat and to...
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