September ended with another Pop-Up Gallery Weekend on Main Street held on the 26th and 27th. On Friday evening, local talent Joe Villa entertained the crowd, and on Saturday night, Venezuelan pianist Manuel Gamez and his friend, Phillips Cachi, a percussionist from New York, played once again. Over 15 artists participated with representation from Miami Lakes artists such as Hermie Ibarra, and new up-and-comer Alinna Brigette who used...

  Local resident Erika Nelly has a knack for capturing modern photos with a vintage twist. Nelly, a professional photographer, has found a niche market with her 40’s and 50’s style and has garnered great success, as exemplified by her recent gallery showcase, a series called “Belly, Babies and More,” at Macanoco & Co. Baby Boutique in Coral Gables. Nelly, who has been featured in Fresh Look Magazine, Pinup...

  The Town of Miami Lakes will host a Swearing-in Ceremony of the newly elected Town Council members at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 6. The event will be held at the Government Center, 6601 Main Street, with a reception following the ceremony. Incumbent Councilmembers Tim Daubert and Frank Mingo were elected without opposition. Councilmember Ceasar Mestre is facing challenger Xiomara Pazos in the November 4 general election.

  The Town of Miami Lakes has planned two Halloween special events including a Senior Social and a Halloween Extravaganza. The Elderly Affairs Committee is hosting the Halloween Senior Social from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, at Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The event is free and will feature music, entertainment, raffles, and lunch. Prizes for best costume will be given to the Best Female, Best...

  On November 5, Miami Lakes voters will cast ballots on two town charter amendments and a non-binding straw ballot measure that call for residents to decide whether the town should consider future annexation plans through a referendum, resume pursuing the town independent town-wide zip code and allowing councilmembers to appoint residents to the city’s committees instead of the mayor. Vice Mayor Manny Cid and Councilmembers Frank...