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...

Our Lady of the Lakes Spring Fest set for March 3 - 6

Religious By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, February 17, 2022

    Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church will host its 47th Annual Spring Festival fundraising event on school grounds from March 3 - 6.      The tradition of family fun features rides, amusements, a food court and entertainment.     There will be more than 20 carnival rides and attractions and for toddlers, a special kiddie ride section.      Festival-goers can view Miami Lakes from...

West side neighborhoods to consider LPRs

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 17, 2022

     It will be up to residents of seven communities on the west side of Miami Lakes if they will install license plate readers at the entrance to their neighborhoods.       The town council wants the board of Neighborhood Service District 1, which includes The Anchorage; Regatta Pointe; Lake Carol; Lake Cynthia; Lake Elizabeth; Lake Glenn-Ellen and Lake Sandra communities, to vote about whether to...

Who's Who in Miami Lakes: Paula Liu

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, February 17, 2022

      Paula Liu, 71, is an independent Medicare specialist who sells medical insurance.       At sunrise, Liu also puts her yoga students through their poses at Miami Lakes Athletic Club, a teaching job she’s held since 2004.       And on many nights when the Miami Heat play, this former competitive ballroom dancer performs hip-hop moves before thousands of people with the NBA...

Town to fight county move to open NW 154th St. bridge

Government By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 17, 2022

    Residents and elected officials in Miami Lakes are preparing to fight a county proposal to open the Northwest 154th Street bridge.     There are two closed spans over Interstate 75 between Miami Lakes and Hialeah, at Northwest 154th Street and Northwest 170th Street.       The northern span was the subject of litigation in the Third District Court of Appeal in Miami between the town, which...

Miami Lakes to host Bike305 Bike to Work Day on March 9

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 17, 2022

     The Town of Miami Lakes has been chosen as the starting location for the 10th Annual Bike305 Bike to Work Day on March 9.       Cyclists joining the 6-mile ride will depart from Miami Lakes Town Hall at 6601 Main St. and finish at Amelia Earhart Park in Hialeah.       The day will begin with helmet fittings at 7:30 a.m., followed by remarks from Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella...
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