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...

Anglers gather for Father’s Day fishing tournament

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, July 20, 2022

The Town of Miami Lake’s Father’s Day Fishing Tournament was held June 18 at Graham Dairy Lake. Competitors posed with their medals that were awarded in several categories during the friendly contest. Back row from left are Miguel Zarran (Oldest Fisherman, age 72); Luis Chavez (Smallest Fish Caught, an 8” red gill; Most Fish Caught, 4); Brian Hoadley (First Fish Caught at 8:14 a.m.; Most Fish Caught, 3); Neill Robinson,...

Pets of Miami Lakes

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, July 20, 2022

    Say hello to Kira!     She is a “Pomsky,” a Pomeranian and Siberian Husky mix.      The 14-pound, 6-year-old pup has a fluffy white coat and distinctive blue and black eyes.      “She’s a very good girl,” said her owner, Maxine Mantrana. “She’s still like a puppy, loves to run and is the fastest dog at the dog park.”   ...

Our Neighborhoods: The Upper East Side

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, July 20, 2022

    As we continue exploring the Upper East Side in Miami Lakes, two large buildings at Northwest 163rd Street and Northwest 59th Avenue are home to several unique businesses.       Vericast, which recently changed its name from Valassis, focuses on marketing technology.       “Vericast is a leading marketing solutions company that helps thousands of businesses connect with...

Police: Prevent theft, follow the 9 p.m. routine

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, July 20, 2022

     Miami-Dade Police are urging Miami Lakers to follow the “9 p.m. routine” after two residents in the gated Satori community reported suspects broke into vehicles and stole property, including a gun.       Video in a WSVN-Ch.7 report showed people dressed in black running from driveway to driveway, testing car door handles.      “[Burglars] attempted to see if several...

JetStream Federal Credit Union names new executive

Business By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, July 20, 2022

     JetStream Federal Credit Union in Miami Lakes announced the appointment of Danielly Camacho as its new manager of Human Resources.      The hiring of Camacho, of Miami Lakes, was announced in June.      JetStream’s President and Chief Executive Officer Jeanne Kucey praised Camacho’s “ ... organizational leadership and team building...
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