Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce elects officers

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, March 20, 2025

    The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce held elections and made appointments to fill some seats on its board, the business boosters announced during their March 12 luncheon.      Fred Senra stepped down as president of...

Father’s Day Fishing Contest June 19

Community Thursday, June 17, 2021

The Town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee is presenting the annual Father’s Day Fishing Tournament for residents on Saturday, June 19. Anglers should arrive at Miami Lakes Optimist Park Marina, 6411 NW 162nd St. between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. to pick up a bucket with bait, an oxygen tablet and an official ruler provided by One Stop Marine in Miami Gardens. Reserve your kit online. Fish must be caught within town...

Workout: To do at home, in the gym or on the go

Sports By Paula Liu Yoga Instructor Shula’s Athletic Club Thursday, June 17, 2021

The Pigeon Pose
or the 
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (Kapotasana for short) The Pigeon Pose is a very popular hip opener pose in yoga practice. It helps stretch the muscles surrounding your hips and ease lower back and/or sciatic pain. It is also a great way to increase flexibility and release stress. There are many variations of the Pigeon Pose. Let’s explore the classic version. 1. You can start from a Downward Dog pose, or...

Safer sidewalks, rental bikes and scooters coming to Miami Lakes

Community By David Snelling, Reporter Thursday, June 17, 2021

The Town of Miami Lakes is working to enhance pedestrian safety and encourage bicycle and scooter riding for residents with road improvements and new rental programs. The council unanimously approved an ordinance on June 8th to regulate “dock-less-mobility devices” such as bicycles or scooters equipped with or without seats that work via cellphone apps. The bikes and scooters will not have docking stations. Residents may...
The mission of Zonta International and its local chapter in Miami Lakes is to advance the status of women and girls, support female education and fight human trafficking. In May, members of The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes donated clothing and gift cards to the State Attorney’s Closet, which supplies victims of sexual or human trafficking with items they may need. The project is by Katherine Fernandez Rundle, state attorney for the...

Chamber of Commerce reboots with new team

Business By David Snelling, Reporter Thursday, June 17, 2021

Following the death of its long-time executive director and rebounding from the coronavirus pandemic, the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce is making a fresh start. During the first meeting in more than a year on May 26th at Trattoria Pampered Chef Italian Restaurant, Chamber President Fred Senra described changes to come. A Young Professionals Committee was introduced. They will expand the chamber’s presence on social media,...
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