Cheetah Slam raises nearly $12,000 for Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, April 16, 2025

     Parishioners, alumni and current and former parents of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Parish came together on Feb. 22 for the 3rd Annual Dad’s Cheetah Slam that raised nearly $12,000 for the school. Twelve teams competed...

Voters choose the Best of Miami Lakes

Business By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, December 1, 2021

       Voters chose some of their favorite, long-standing Miami Lakes businesses in the 2021 Best of Miami Lakes contest.        Several of the winners are making repeat appearances on the coveted list, which was announced by the Town of Miami Lakes on Nov. 27, also known as Small Business Saturday.      More than a decade ago, American Express began promoting the idea of...

Crowds celebrate the season at Main Street Festival of Lights

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, December 1, 2021

        The Graham Companies and Main Street Merchants’ 36-year tradition of celebrating the holiday season by lighting up Main Street – where storefronts glowed, huge illuminated poinsettias hung from light posts and giant snowflakes dangled from the big oak tree, its branches wrapped in red lights -- drew repeat visitors and new fans, too.          Main Street was closed to...

Town Topics: Should children ages 5 - 11 be inoculated?

Community By Ana Demendoza, Reporter Friday, November 19, 2021

Kenya Granizo, Davie, Office Worker      “Kids should get it because they are just as capable at getting sick as an adult and they need to be more protected because they are kids,” Kenya Granizo said.       “As adults, we have to be the ones that protect them, and they get vaccines for any other thing. Nothing is going to be different about this one,” she...

Scene around town: Mask Fashion

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, November 19, 2021

     Call it pandemic fashion, the colorful face coverings we wear to protect ourselves, our families, friends and neighbors from the COVID-19 virus and its variants. What kind of mask do you wear? To show off your style, send a selfie to LindaT@MiamiLaker.com. 

Photos by Linda Trischitta, The Miami Laker

Libations in the Lakes: Cranberry Margarita

Community By Bruce Lawrence, general manager, Shula's Steak 2 in Miami Lakes Thursday, November 18, 2021

      Our Cranberry Margarita is a festive cocktail that appeals to many tastes.       It offers the flavors of a traditional margarita with a holiday twist.         The colors are appealing to the eye, and it’s easy to serve by changing the garnish to fit your theme.        For Thanksgiving, the rosemary sprig works well.       It’s...
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