Town Foundation awards $18,605 in grants for education, community

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    The Miami Lakes Town Foundation has awarded $18,605 in 12 grants to local schools and a non-profit to support education and foster community.       The money comes from the annual Miami Lakes Food & Wine...

Pets of Miami Lakes

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, October 20, 2022

     Can you say meow to Slinky, posing on the bench, and Fuzzy, hiding below?      The cats were born in the backyard that belongs to Ileana and Tom McNulty in the Lake Suzie neighborhood in Miami Lakes.       Slinky, 8, and Fuzzy, 6, are outdoor cats who patrol the property for lizards, and keep other kitties away from their turf, too, Ileana McNulty said.      The couple...

Vote now for the Best of Miami Lakes

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, October 20, 2022

     Voting is underway for the Sixth Annual Best of Miami Lakes awards.       The finalist round begins Oct. 22 and runs through Nov. 5.      Sponsored by the Town of Miami Lakes and its Economic Development Committee, nominations may be made by residents and visitors to highlight businesses in eight different “best of” categories.      Choose the best cup...

Miss Senior Miami Lakes

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, October 20, 2022

      The Town of Miami Lakes and its Elderly Affairs Committee celebrated women over 60 in town with its first Miss Senior Miami Lakes contest.      Held Sept. 25 at Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, it was the most well-attended event for seniors so far this year, said Committee Chair Dottie Wix.      Contestants performed various talents including singing, poetry reading and dancing. They also...

Miami Lakes Library Programs through Nov. 5

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, October 20, 2022

    The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering the following online and in-person classes.  Space is limited. In most cases, you must register in advance.      Free 2022 Hurricane preparation guides are available at all branches. Homework Help & Tutoring Program -- In Person Funded in part by The Children’s Trust Sat. Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 10 a.m. - 1...

Our Neighborhoods: The east side of town

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, October 20, 2022

     On the east side of Miami Lakes, snug against Red Road and north of Miami Lakes Drive, you’ll find a collection of warehouses.      The neighborhood is where Northwest 59 Avenue abruptly ends. It is below a canal and a patch of land lighted for airplanes preparing to land at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport, which is on the east side of Red Road.      Businesses that suit every...
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