The residents of Loch Ness gathered recently to unveil their new Little Free Library. Paid for by the homeowner’s association, the library was dedicated to Sergio Campos. Campos, who died in 2015, was the former president of the HOA and a longtime resident of the town. “Sergio always looked out for his neighbors, and this library is a small way to keep that going,” wrote HOA Vice President Adonis Sardinas in an...

The Town of Miami Lakes recognized Taiwan’s National Day, or Double Ten Day, at its October council meeting. Mayor Josh Dieguez presented the Taiwanese Consulate Director General Chi-Yu Chou with a proclamation to mark the day. Double Ten Day in Taiwan commemorates the Wuchang Uprising of October 19, 1911, which began the revolution that overthrew the Qing Dynasty, China’s last imperial dynasty. Chou commented on the...

Healthcare professionals and others gathered for the opening of the new MyCardiologist Ambulatory Care Center. In addition to the ribbon-cutting ceremony, guests got guided tours of the new center at 15501 NW 67 Ave. They learned about the center, its services and its referral process.

The Arc of South Florida presented the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce with a check $3,000 for the chamber’s scholarship fund. The Arc of South Florida provides services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It has been in South Florida for 70 years. At the chamber’s October luncheon, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director Gabriel Parra said that the organization gets a lot of...

Tickets are now on sale for the ninth annual Miami Lakes Food and Wine Festival. The festival was started nearly a decade ago by Lynn Matos and Giuseppe Zuozo with the goal of promoting kindness and giving back to the community. During the event attendees can enjoy bites from different restaurants and bars as well as a variety of pours from vintners and brewers. Money from the event benefits the Miami Lakes Town Foundation, which to...