Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava celebrated the success of the county and its business community during her annual visit to the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce. Levine Cava, who drew a crowd of more than 80 business owners and other community leaders, spoke about the state of the county and the importance of small business. “The state of the county is strong,” Levine Cava said. Levine Cava detailed the...

Ghosts, vampires, Disney princesses and pretty much every Marvel character showed up on Main Street as families came out for the annual Trick or Treat on Main Street event. Local businesses such as Snow’s Jewelers and Bon Vivant  Charcuterie and Gourmet Market got into the spooky spirit as trick-or-treaters loaded up on treats from local spots.

Nov. 14 Teen Pickleball Tournament. Teens between the ages of 13 and 17 can compete in a friendly pickleball tournament hosted by the Town of Miami Lakes. Show off skills, make friends and enjoy a fun evening play. Registration is required at https://bit.ly/47rCMeq. Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 Northwest 162 St. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free to register.   Nov. 14 Cars for Heroes 2026. The Public Safety Committee will present its...

On Tuesday Miami Lakers voted to keep the council as six members with the mayor but did make other changes to the Town Charter. Residents saw 15 charter amendments on their ballots as created by the charter revision commission comprised of residents who meet every 10 years to propose changes to the town council.  Changes to the charter voted on by residents were: Revising procedures for filling Town Council and mayoral...

My problem is hubris. Hubris and a desire to be liked. If I’m handing out candy at the beginning of the night on Halloween, everybody gets a massive handful of little Milky Ways and Snickers. I do this partially because of the hubristic confidence of a man who never learns. I never believe the candy is going to run out. At the beginning of the night, I am certain of nothing so much as I am certain of my ability to purchase and...