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...

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The Greater Miami Festivals and Events Association awarded prizes to two Miami Lakes residents and a town staffer on June 17th. During the association’s a-FAIR to Remember - 8th Annual Conference and Exhibition. At left, Lynn Matos, co-founder of the Miami Lakes Food and Wine Festival, won the 2021 GMFEA Most Valuable Event Person. Clarisell De Cardenas, center, the Town of Miami Lakes’ public information officer, accepted the...