Camp Wannado Aftercare program

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, September 18, 2024

    Camp Wannado is offering aftercare services for students in Miami Lakes.       The program includes mindfulness for kids; video games; sports; arts and crafts; homework help and more.     ...

Charity church sale of historical memorabilia

Religious By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, November 3, 2022

     History buffs may want to visit Miami Lakes Congregational Church/UCC on Nov. 5, when memorabilia that belongs to former U.S. Sen. and Fla. Gov. Bob Graham will be for sale.      The church is opening a rummage room and also staging an art sale that day, from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.      The senator donated framed art, photographs, a CD of songs from his presidential campaign and...

Main Street Festival of Lights to launch holiday season on Nov. 19

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, November 3, 2022

    The 37th Annual Main Street Festival of Lights will happen a week earlier than in past years to accommodate families who go on vacation during Thanksgiving week.      On Saturday, Nov. 19, school choruses will perform, Girl Scout Troop 456 will sell monogrammed Santa caps and stockings and Boy Scouts from Troop 247 will help kids who visit the Santa House while they pose for photos with the man in...

Veteran chosen to lead Nov. 6 parade

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, November 2, 2022

     A graduate of West Point will lead the 43rd Annual Miami Lakes Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 6.      William “Bill” Knickerbocker, 75, was chosen by the town’s Veterans Committee to be this year’s grand marshal.      “I am humbled, to be quite honest,” Knickerbocker said. “It’s an honor to serve and an honor to be the grand...

Happy Halloween!

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Monday, October 31, 2022

Business groups, lawyers crowd restaurant to hear council candidates at forum

Business By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, October 28, 2022

Seven town council candidates who are seeking three seats on the dais met for a second forum on Oct. 25. Candidates Angelo Garcia Cuadra; Miguel Comesana III; Josh Dieguez; Carlos O. Alvarez; Ray Garcia; William Perez and Ian Anthony Medina answered a variety of questions from members of the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Business Network International Miami Lakes chapter and the Miami Lakes Bar Association, who sponsored the...
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