Town celebrates Argentina during Hispanic Heritage Month

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, December 4, 2024

     The Town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee celebrated the country of Argentina during a party at Town Hall.      Held on Oct. 12, guests enjoyed hearing musicians, seeing folk dancing and...

Ribbon Cutting: Specialty Smiles Orthodontics

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, December 5, 2024

     Specialty Smiles Orthodontics celebrated their new office in Miami Lakes with a ribbon cutting in October. Dr. Melissa Alfonso and her husband and business partner Dr. Eddy Sedeño welcomed friends, relatives, members of the Miami Lakes town council and Chamber of Commerce to the celebration. “It is great to be here with you, Eddy and Melissa, to see the wonderful work you have done here,” Miami Lakes Chamber of...

Town Council changes meeting schedule

Government By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, December 5, 2024

     In recent years the Miami Lakes town council would meet on the second Tuesday of each month.      During 2025, regular council meetings will instead happen on the third Tuesday for the first 11 months, with a recess in December.        Budget hearings will be scheduled separately and will happen in September.      The change was done to avoid conflicts with...

Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce welcomes Amy Cao of Vicky Bakery

Business By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, December 5, 2024

   Amy Cao described how her in-laws who are Cuban immigrants, and their descendants, grew their 52-year-old Vicky Bakery chain to 26 locations when she spoke before the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce at its November luncheon.     “What started Vicky Bakery here in Miami was the decision my in-laws made was to come to this country fleeing communism and looking for an opportnity for their family, for their kids to...

Community Calendar

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Dec. 7, 14, 21 and 28 Miami Lakes Farmers Market The Florida Marketplace Group presents the weekly market with a variety of vendors of produce, clothing and crafts. At the corner of Main Street and New Barn Road. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Dec. 7 Paw-liday Palooza Festive dog costume contest, Santa photo op, food trucks, vendor giveaways and more. Sponsors include Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming; Dog House; Raw and Kibble and Miami-Dade County...

Miami Lakes Library Programs

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, December 4, 2024

 The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.        Most events require preregistration and popular courses may fill up early. Sign up in advance to avoid being shut out of classes. To check availability, call 305-822-6520, email  truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.      The library at 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. is open Monday - Thursday, 9:30...
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