Who’s that cute baby?

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, December 3, 2025

     This cute baby’s photo was taken in Managua, Nicaragua in the late 1970s. The child is wearing short overalls with an applique, and his dog Charlie stays close by.      While he is not a household name...

Council forms Charter Revision Commission

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, December 4, 2025

    The Miami Lakes town council formed the Charter Revision Commission during its final meeting of 2025.      The Charter Revision Commission meets every 10 years to review the town’s charter, which sets forth Miami Lakes’ form of government; election procedures; administrative processes; legislative rules and other topics.       The seven council members on Nov. 18 each named a...

Town Topics: What are your holiday traditions?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, December 4, 2025

Dr. Nury Rodriguez, Owner, Lakes Dental, Miami Lakes       “Every year I have to have Pan de Jamon (ham bread),” Dr. Nury Rodriguez said in Spanish. “[Also] sweet potato casserole for Christmas is non-negotiable.”  Samantha Rodriguez, Front Desk, Lakes Dental, Miami Lakes       “[My holiday tradition is] gingerbread houses,”...

Community Calendar

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Dec. 5 Wills, Trusts & Estates Lecture by Lourdes Corvo, Esq. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6101 Main St. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. Dec. 6 Miami Lakes Silver Jubilee Celebration It’s the town’s 25th birthday! Performances by Latchkey Kids Band and local entertainers; beer garden; food trucks; local vendors; activities for kids; photo opportunities and fireworks. Sensory inclusive zone at Mary Collins Community Center with...

Miami Lakes Library Programs

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, December 3, 2025

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 see what is available, 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 -...

Town council elects Morera to second term as vice mayor

Government By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, December 3, 2025

    Bryan Morera will serve a second, one-year term as vice mayor, chosen by the town council during the Nov. 18 municipal meeting.      If the mayor is absent or unable to serve, the vice mayor has all the powers, authority, duties and responsibilities of the mayor, per the town charter.       The vote was six to one, with Councilman Ray Garcia voting for himself.     ...
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