Tickets on sale for Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, November 1, 2024

     Tickets for the Miami Lakes Food and Wine Festival go on sale Nov. 1.      Those looking to sip, stroll and enjoy an evening of fun at Miami Lakes Optimist Park on Feb. 1 can buy wrist bands to attend the...

Dieppa promoted to major; named town commander

Community Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Miami-Dade Police Major Gene Dieppa was named the new Miami Lakes police major last month following a three-year tenure as the department’s Lieutenant that started in 2010.Dieppa is a Miami Lakes resident and he’s familiar with public safety issues that make residents feel safe and to keep the crime rate very low.“I am pleased to announce that the county has honored  my request and has promoted Gene Dieppa to the rank...
On October 28, the Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Center in Hialeah celebrated its grand opening. In attendance were Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., City of Hialeah Mayor Carlos Hernandez, and Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Manny Cid and councilmembers Ceasar Mestre and Nelson Rodriguez.Attendees were given the opportunity to tour the new state-of-the-art “green” facility. The plant draws source water from the Upper...

Spicer named American's Patriot of the Month

Sports By David L. Snelling, The Miami Laker staff Wednesday, November 13, 2013

American High senior Jonathan Spicer is wearing many hats during the 2013-2014 school year. He’s the team captain for the boys’ basketball team for the third consecutive season, and a four-year starter for the upcoming season.And what better way for Spicer to kick off his senior year in basketball than being named Patriot of the Month for November for his accomplishments on the court and in the classroom.The Patriots face district...

Chamber's Expo set for December 4 at Shula's Hotel

Community Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s annual Networking Business Expo 2013 is scheduled for Wednesday, December 4, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Shula’s Hotel Grand Ballroom, 6842 Main Street, in Miami Lakes.Visitors can enjoy complimentary tastings from local restaurants, visit many participating vendor and business displays, and enjoy giveaways, courtesy of the exhibitors, plus enter for a chance to win prizes in several...

Eagle Scout project completed for Veteran's day

Featured Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Life Scout Branden Bravo of Our Lady of the Lakes Boy Scout Troop 566 in Miami Lakes completed his Eagle Scout community service project honoring veterans at the Alexander Nininger State Veterans Nursing Home in Pembroke Pines in time for the Veterans Day holiday.The nursing home is a state funded facility, so funds are limited for non-essential items such as landscaping beautification projects.  His project consisted of converting the...
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