Life’s all about the journey, Miami Lakes author says

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, December 19, 2024

David Cabezas was looking at his fish tank one day and started imagining what the decorative fisherman who sat on top might catch.   That led to the idea for his first book, for young readers entitled, “Why the Fisherman...
JetStream Financial Credit Union of Miami Lakes hosted seven students from local schools to participate in its 2024 Future Financial Professional Summer Intern Program.        For four weeks, the students learned from institutions including the Center for Financial Training, Miami-Dade County Public Schools and JetStream.      They acquired professional skills and were trained in financial products and...

Business groups network at El Pimiento Restaurant

Business By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Monday, August 19, 2024

he Miami Lakes chapter of Business Networking International, the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce and the town’s Economic Development Committee gathered for a party on July 25th at El Pimiento Restaurant in the Windmill Gate Shopping Center. During the social, business owners mingled and enjoyed tapas (small bites) from the menu of Spanish dishes.  --Alexandra Herrera. Photos courtesy of Tico Casamayor.

Olympic Games in Miami Lakes

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Monday, August 19, 2024

 Campers at Miami Lakes Athletic Club celebrated the Paris Olympics with their own games at the  Miami Lakes gym. Four teams made banners and wore colors from the flags of the United States, Italy, Colombia and the Dominican Republic during a parade of nations.       The games began with athletes holding their flags and inflatable torches. The campers’ tribute to international competition happened in...

Town installs bollards to protect walkers, Loch Isle

Government By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Monday, August 19, 2024

A troubled intersection in the heart of Miami Lakes has new barriers to protect residents from out-of-control vehicles.       Several crashes have crumbled the walls that surround the Loch Isle community at the northwest corner of Miami Lakes Drive and Miami Lakeway North.        In June, the Town of Miami Lakes completed installation of 15 green bollards that wrap around the...

County erects traffic lights at entrance to Business Park West

Government By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Monday, August 19, 2024

Drivers using Miami Lakes Drive may have noticed workers installing new traffic lights at the intersection of Northwest 79th Court.       The work was nearing completion in early August, with the lights installed and new street signs for Bob Graham Parkway.       The traffic lights will help courteous drivers who get cut off near the intersection by commuters destined for Bob Graham Education...
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