Town Foundation awards $18,605 in grants for education, community

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    The Miami Lakes Town Foundation has awarded $18,605 in 12 grants to local schools and a non-profit to support education and foster community.       The money comes from the annual Miami Lakes Food & Wine...

Who’s Who in Miami Lakes: Matthew Casamayor

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, May 31, 2023

     Like his father Tico Casamayor and grandfather Fred Senra, who are both prominent business owners, Matthew Casamayor is making an impact upon Miami Lakes.       Casamayor, 26, is a business booster. In his roles as chair of the town’s Economic Development Committee and as a member of the Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Committee, he attends ribbon cuttings to welcome new...

Community Calendar through June 24

Calendar By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Events are subject to change. Please check the Town of Miami Lakes social media pages for the most up-to-date information. RSVP at TOML.Eventbrite.com.  June 1 Senior Field Trip -- Miami Marlins Game. Join the Elderly Affairs Committee to watch the Miami Marlins take on the San Diego Padres. Residents 65+ will get free transportation and tickets for this game. Preregistration at TOML.Eventbrite.com is required and seating is...

Miami Lakes Library Programs in June

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, May 31, 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.  Teen Advisory Board Anime & Manga Appreciation Wed. May 31   4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Join a discussion about favorite anime and manga selections, check out new titles. Ages 8 - 18.  June 1 Miami Lakes Library Renovation Project Community...

Crumbled Loch Isle wall, sign of a troubled intersection

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, May 31, 2023

     Shortly before sunrise on April 23, a red Mercedes Benz sedan that police say was speeding at an estimated 65 mph crashed into a fire hydrant and the low wall that surrounds the Loch Isle community in the heart of Miami Lakes.      “I know in addition to this one there’s been three major accidents,” said Javier Ley-Soto, past president of the Loch Isle homeowners association....

Gonzalez is interim police leader for Miami Lakes

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, May 31, 2023

     An experienced law enforcement leader will serve as the acting police major in Miami Lakes after Maj. Javier Ruiz accepted a transfer within the Miami-Dade Police Department.       “While Major Ruiz has had an incredibly positive impact on policing in the town and we will all miss him, I ask that you all join me in wishing Major Ruiz great success in his new career challenge,” Miami...
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