The coronavirus pandemic made the 2020-2021 school year a difficult one for students around the world. Miami Lakes officials said it was especially important to recognize students with special needs who graduated from their respective schools. The town issued a proclamation to honor the students. Four graduates also received certificates that recognized their dedication in pursuing their diplomas. “For me, special needs is near...

The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce welcomed guest speaker Patrick Eloi to its July 21 luncheon. Eloi, chief executive officer of Complete Care IT who has invested in retail businesses, real estate and other ventures, spoke during gathering held at Trattoria Pampered Chef Restaurant. He discussed the power of networking and using it to grow a business. Shown at the meeting, left to right, are Matthew Casamayor of AC Graphics Digital,...

In an effort to win support from Miami Lakes residents, Mount Sinai Medical Center is modifying its proposal for a six-story hospital with helicopter deck that was planned for the west side of town. Instead, it is working on a design to use four of the 10 acres of cattle pasture at the northwest corner of Miami Lakes Drive and Northwest 87th Avenue, next to the gated Satori luxury residential community. “When you buy a $700,000...

Cypress Village Shopping Center Beverly Hills Café 7312 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-558-8201. Indoor/ outdoor dining, take-out, delivery, UberEats. Cruzeiro Brazilian Steakhouse 7419 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-363-5247, Indoor/outdoor dining, take-out. Diced 7425 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-961-1032 Indoor dining, take-out, UberEats, Postmates, DoorDash 305-961-1032 Dr. Limon 7341 Miami Lakes Drive,...

Say hello to Buster! He’s a 15-year-old Cockapoo, a combination of a Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle. Buster lives in the Lake Katharine neighborhood of Miami Lakes with Stephanie and Willie Concepcion, their infant daughter Zoe and her grandparents, Carlos and Nimia Del Rosario. Buster is mature and he does like to lounge and sleep, Stephanie Concepcion said. But he also “loves to cuddle, wear his Seminoles jersey (the...