American Legion Post 144 hosted a free family barbecue for veterans on July 4th at the pavilion
in Picnic Park West in Miami Lakes. Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Luis Collazo and his wife, Clarisell De Cardenas, public information officer for the Town of Miami Lakes, and their sons Lucas and Cody attended the gathering. Shown in the photo above at left is Tim Daubert, a former Miami Lakes vice mayor and councilman and former U.S. Marine who oversaw...

Christ the Saviour Orthodox Cathedral 16601 NW 77th Court, Miami Lakes Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m. Saturday Vespers: 6 p.m. The Church of the Epiphany Episcopal 15650 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes 305-558-3961 Misa en Espanol: 9 a.m. Sunday Eucharist: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 10:15 a.m. Escuela Dominical: 12:15 p.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 8201 NW 186 St.,...

Meet Choco! Choco, short for Chocolate, is a 2-year-old Teddy Bear hamster. Choco lives near Lake Adele in Miami Lakes with Megan Morales, 12; her brother Mike Morales, 9, and their parents Marcos and Michelle Morales. “He loves to lay down next to Megan while she studies or watches TV,” Michelle Morales said. “He’s a loyal and sweet friend.” Choco’s favorite treat is Yogies! cheese snacks for...

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The town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee celebrated Juneteenth with a mix of history, prayer, music and singing. The two-hour event, held at the Roberto Alonso Community Center, marked the end of slavery in Texas 156 years ago, more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. Ever since, African-Americans have celebrated freedom on June 19th with picnics, days off from work and...