Eight residents apply for vacant council seat

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Monday, December 23, 2024

Eight residents have filed paperwork to fill Seat 4 on the Miami Lakes town council. The seat formerly held by Josh Dieguez became vacant when he was elected mayor on Nov. 26. Dieguez, Vice Mayor Bryan Morera and council members Angelo...

Our Neighborhoods: The Upper East Side

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Monday, September 19, 2022

As we continue through the Industrial Commerce Center in Miami Lakes' Upper East Side, there are more unique businesses that call the neighborhood home.       The Graham Companies own the complex and built it in several phases, from 1989 to 2016.      There are nine businesses spread between the four buildings, with only one office vacant in the southern section of the park along Northwest 159...

Police and firefighters honored at breakfast

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Monday, September 19, 2022

    The Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee held its annual breakfast to recognize police officers and firefighters who protect the town. The gathering on Aug. 20 was held at the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main.      This year, Miami-Dade Police Officers Robert DeLeon and Arisbel Rivero received plaques for saving the life of an infant boy.      The baby’s mother called for help on March 18 after...

Town Topics: What is your favorite phone app?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Monday, September 19, 2022

JC Fernandez,  Miami Lakes, Realtor, Keller Williams Realty Miami Lakes      “It is my access to the MLS, MLS Access,” JC Fernandez said.  “[It stands for] Multiple Listing Service.  I have to know what is going on in my industry, and know what the home inventory is." Alexandra Socorro, Miami Lakes, General Manager, Jumpstart Child Enrichment...

Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee presents talk with bestselling author Alka Joshi

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Monday, September 19, 2022

     Fans of author Alka Joshi are in for a treat.      The New York Times bestselling author of “The Henna Artist” and “The Secret Keeper of Jaipur” will talk with readers via Zoom about her novels at Miami Lakes Town Hall on Oct. 6.       The audience will be able to enjoy light fare at this 90-minute, free event while Joshi takes questions about her stories of...

Miami Laker Ryan Hernandez makes ‘Save of the Year’

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Monday, September 19, 2022

    Ryan Hernandez, 17, of Miami Lakes, has won the Florida Youth Soccer Association’s “Save of the Year” award for his stop of a penalty kick.       The goalkeeper dove to his left to stop the ball with 10 minutes remaining in the Florida State Cup final in Auburndale, Fla. back in May.      His play preserved a one-goal lead for his Strikers Miami 2004 Elite club team...
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