House Speaker Steve Crisafulli has named Representative Jose Oliva of Miami Lakes to serve as chairman of the House Economic Affairs Committee for the 2014-2016 Legislative Term. “Representative Oliva is a true leader in the Florida House,” Crisafulli said in making the announcement. “Strengthening our economy is the most important issue for Floridians, and as a business man, he understands what it takes to create...

  Hundreds of teary-eyed Miami Lakes residents attended a candlelight vigil last Thursday in memory of 11-year-old Breanna Vergara, who died of an apparent heart attack after she collapsed during ballet class at Miami Dancity Studios in Miami Lakes. Her sudden death left people in disbelief, as they remembered a loving, bright and talented girl, who was revered by many at Miami Lakes Park West. Breanna passed away on Tuesday, December...

  Miami Lakes United Methodist Church launched the first Winterfest in 2013 as a follow up to the popular Pumpkin Patch and is pleased to announce its return this winter.  Beginning November 28 through December 24, Winterfest will feature free daily admission, Christmas Tree sales, and scheduled activities throughout the holiday season. The church invites all members of the community to stroll through the wonderland full of lights...

  Main Street Players is hosting New Theatre's Miami 1-Acts Festival on Saturday, December 20. The Miami 1-Acts Festival is 16 one-act plays performed in two programs and brings together over 75 artists in the form of playwrights, directors, acts, stage managers, crew members and support staff who volunteer their time to make this event a success.  Initially planned as an annual event in the summer of 2012, the festival expanded...

  Several Miami Lakes officials celebrated the grand opening of the custom framing store All Art Pictures Framing on December 6 at 15505 Bull Run Road. The event featured a special gallery night showcasing the work of Weston-based photographer Jack Levy. Open under the new management of Bernardo Angel, All Art Framing offers affordable custom framing, sports collectibles, fine art, posters, and more. “Every Miami Lakes ribbon...