Area schools welcomed back students on Aug. 14 to start the school year. Kids enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade enjoyed first day activities, and some wore custom crowns to mark the beginning of their senior year. Miami-Dade Public Schools Board Member Roberto Alonso visited with students and administrators at Miami Lakes K-8 Center. A trend among backpacks this year was to wear designs that referenced...

 Calling all cowgirls and cowboys! Miami Lakes jeweler Gary Snow, the Calendar Girls of the ‘60s and Hialeah Senior High School Class of ’67 are hosting a reunion and dance party to defray medical bills for alumni.      It will be an opportunity to reconnect with old friends, enjoy an all-you-can-eat Texas-style barbecue and attend a two step and line dancing party.      Snow said the event...

   The Trelles Cottage boutique celebrated her store with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 6. Owner Kimberly Trelles sells housewares, jewelry, gifts and clothing in the shop at 8140 NW 155th St. that is open Saturdays. Some products have humorous Cuban and Miami Lakes themes, and cow print is prevalent.       “I want to thank Kim and [husband] Dan [Trelles] for choosing Miami Lakes to not only live,...

 The town and its Economic Development Committee are accepting nominations for the 9th Annual Best of Miami Lakes Awards for businesses in nine categories until Sept. 19.       There are new, expanded categories for the competition in 2025:  -Best Breakfast Spot;  -Best Happy Hour;  -Best Cup of Coffee;  -Best Financial;  -Best Legal;  -Best Real...

             The town council honored Latin Builders Association President Anthony “Tony” R. Gomez during the July 15 municipal meeting. Gomez co-founded and is president of Unitech Builders Corp. He was recognized for his leadership of the Latin Builders Association.       Mayor Josh Dieguez presented Gomez with a proclamation proclaiming July 26 “Anthony Gomez...