2nd Annual Business Boot Camp draws entrepreneurs

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, October 3, 2024

    The Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee hosted its 2nd Annual Business Boot Camp at Ana G. Méndez University.       About 60 entrepreneurs and prospective business owners heard from experts on Sept. 20...

Our Neighborhoods: Miami Lakes Business Park West

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Monday, February 7, 2022

      Miami Lakes Business Park West is home to quite a few notable companies.        As you travel south along Northwest 79th Court/Bob Graham Parkway from Miami Lakes Drive, Parkside Corporate Center is on the west side. It has four buildings that are southeast of the Park Centre Shops and is next to Veterans Park, where office workers go for lunch.       At the very end of the...

Town Topics: The Winter Olympics opened in China on Feb. 4. What are your favorite events?

Sports By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Monday, February 7, 2022

Edward Tittmann, Kendall, Window Washer “I mainly watch the Summer Olympics,” Edward Tittmann said. “The only thing I may watch [in the Winter Games] is ice skating, couples [skating]. I like it.  “As far the skiing or the snowboarding, I more like the skating,” he said. Carlos Arrastia, Miami Lakes, Business owner       “Ice skating is usually my...

County commissioner proposes opening NW 154th Street bridge

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, February 3, 2022

Miami Dade County Commission Chair Jose Pepe Diaz has proposed a resolution to the county Transportation, Mobility and Planning Committee to open the Northwest 154th Street bridge in Miami Lakes. The bridge spans Interstate 75 and if opened, would connect the City of Hialeah to the Town of Miami Lakes, along the town's main thoroughfare.  Diaz's district includes Hialeah. The preliminary resolution is scheduled to be heard...

Calendar of Events in Miami Lakes

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 3, 2022

     Mark your datebook for upcoming events in February that are happening in Miami Lakes.        Schedules may change due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check the town’s social media pages for last minute updates.  Wednesday, Feb. 9 Bingo Luncheon. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave., Miami Lakes. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.  Sponsored by the Elderly Affairs Committee....

Cedar Court named for police officer

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 3, 2022

     Cedar Court in Miami Lakes was dedicated Jan. 21 to a resident who died from COVID-19.      Miami Beach Police Sgt. Edward Perez succumbed to complications from the disease in August 2021.       Perez, 55, was a resident of the town for 20 years and lived on Cedar Court with his wife Linda and their daughter.       Neighbors attended the ceremony along with family,...
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