39th Annual Main Street Festival of Lights happening on Saturday

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, November 20, 2024

It's an annual tradition presented by The Graham Companies in Miami Lakes: The Festival of Lights, which brightens Main Street and kicks off the holiday season. This year marks the 39th Annual Festival of Lights and there are things to do...

Restaurants ready to serve Miami Lakers

Business By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, July 6, 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.   Dr....

Backpack giveaway at Town Hall draws 100s of families

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, July 6, 2023

    The backpack giveaway presented by Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid and the Giving Gators charity drew more than 250 students to Town Hall who were outfitted with school supplies on June 24, organizers said.       Shown in the photo, from left are Denis Brenes, president of Giving Gators; Rey Garcia, a Giving Gators volunteer; Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid; Miami-Dade Commissioner Sen. Rene Garcia; Mario O. Pinera,...

Fla. Rep. Tom Fabricio to address Chamber of Commerce

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, July 6, 2023

     Former City of Miami Police Chief Jorge Colina described traits of leaders when he addressed the Miami Lakes Chamber Luncheon on June 14.      Among the tips for success Colina, who is now working as a consultant shared was to emulate the behaviors of successful people we admire.      “Every day is a new opportunity for you to grow your business and your contacts and be...

Town Topics: How will you observe July 4th?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, July 6, 2023

Alexa Amat Diez Market Retail Account Executive, Miami Lakes      “With family and friends at my house,” Alexa Amat Diez said. “It’s more [of a] barbecue, having friends and family over. Maybe our neighbors as well, so it will be a small get-together at my house.”  Rodolfo Blanco Lawyer, member of the Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee; vice chair,...

Miami Lakes Library Programs in July

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, July 6, 2023

  The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering these in-person classes. Space in classes is limited and registration may be required.  Mario Kart 8 Tournament  Sat. July 1, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Racers will compete for prizes at the finale to be held Sat. Aug. 12 at the Main Library. Played on Nintendo Switch, controllers will be provided. Registration required. Ages 13 –...
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