Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce elects officers

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, March 20, 2025

    The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce held elections and made appointments to fill some seats on its board, the business boosters announced during their March 12 luncheon.      Fred Senra stepped down as president of...

Town Topics: When dining out, do you have any pet peeves?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, March 20, 2025

Pedro Estopiñán  Business Development Specialist, Fision by Hotwire Communications  Homestead       “I can’t go out to a restaurant and find one that does not cook everything in seed oils,” Pedro Estopiñán said. “That’s the only thing I wish that was different at restaurants.”  Xiomara Castillo  Realtor Associate, The Keyes...

UF names Helen Roldan a 40 Gators Under 40 awardee

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, March 20, 2025

     The University of Florida named alumni Helen Roldan one of its 40 Gators Under 40 awardees for 2025.      “I’m honored,” Roldan said on March 14. “UF shaped a lot of my world view and things I’m passionate about. It’s special to go back to the university and be recognized. I hope I can do them proud.”      Honorees are chosen for their impact...

Town, county recognize Hailie Prieto for leadership

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, March 20, 2025

     How many Google calendars do you have?       Barbara Goleman Senior High School senior Hailie Prieto has five as she mentors hundreds of peers and manages her extra-curricular activities.      Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the Town of Miami Lakes have both shined a light on the Miami Lakes teenager for her leadership and community service.      Councilman...

Optimist Club thanks Miami Lakes AutoMall for support

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, March 20, 2025

Miami Lakes Optimist Club Treasurer Jim Hamilton presents a plaque to Fred Senra in January. Senra is a partner at Miami Lakes AutoMall, and the recognition was for the dealership’s sponsorship in 2024 of the youth sports organization’s baseball program. 

Pets of Miami Lakes

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, March 20, 2025

    If the U.S. State Dept. issued passports to dogs, Blanche, the apricot Toy Poodle, would have one.      An energetic 9-year-old girl named for a sassy character on the “Golden Girls” TV show, she was born in northern Japan.      Blanche has lived in three countries and traveled extensively with owner Dr. Patricia Hammer, a physician and retired major in the U.S. Air...
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