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 is accepting nominations for Women of Distinction awards

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, February 16, 2023

     The Town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee are accepting nominations for amazing women who contribute to the community’s quality of life.      The nominees may be honored at an upcoming luncheon for Women of Distinction.      Nominations must be submitted by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at bit.ly/3X7tpZP.      The award categories are:   ...

Goleman student ‘Does the Right Thing’

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 16, 2023

  The Do the Right Thing of Miami, Inc. organization and law enforcement agencies recognized Brandon Sabalza on Jan. 19 at an awards ceremony. The event, held at Miami Police headquarters in downtown Miami, honors kids each month who make good choices when it may not be easy to do so. Brandon is a sophomore at Barbara Goleman Senior High School. He won the award for helping a student.     “Brandon intervened and...

Our Neighborhoods: The Miami Lakes Office Center

Business By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 16, 2023

    The Miami Lakes Office Center has two large buildings on  Northwest 153rd Street where Northwest 60th Avenue curves on the east side of town.       Built between 1971 and 1983, the complex has green tiled roofs and a yellow exterior. It’s owned by Miami Lakes Office Center Inc., county records show.       The Adler Group leasing company advertises rentals for the buildings...

Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church & School Spring Festival coming March 2 - 5

Religious By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, February 16, 2023

     Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church will host its 49th Annual Spring Festival fundraising event on the Miami Lakes school’s grounds from March 2 – 5.      Fans of the festival can expect its traditional offerings, and new entertainment, too.      Rides will include a Ferris Wheel; the Free Fall; Polar Express; Screamer; Vertigo; Orbiter; Firestorm; Cliffhanger, a giant...

Advertiser Spotlight: The Keyes Company in Miami Lakes

Business By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 16, 2023

    Located in the heart of town, The Keyes Company’s Miami Lakes office can’t be missed.       The real estate brokerage shares an entrance with the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main and is a neighbor to the Vie de France Bakery & Cafe.       The firm, at 6850 Main St., is a regular advertiser in The Miami Laker.        It’s not only where the...
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