Town presents latest proposal for Miami Lakes Optimist Park

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Monday, March 10, 2025

    The town has considered improving Optimist Park since 2003. Nineteen years later, voters defeated a $19.5 million municipal bond proposal.       Meanwhile, the park continues to deteriorate. It has rusted...

Restaurants ready to serve Miami Lakers

Business Thursday, June 3, 2021

Cypress Village Shopping Center Beverly Hills Café 7312 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-558-8201. Indoor/ outdoor dining, take-out, delivery, UberEats. Cruzeiro Brazilian Steakhouse 7419 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-363-5247, Indoor/outdoor dining, take-out. Diced 7425 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-961-1032 Indoor dining, take-out, UberEats, Postmates, DoorDash 305-961-1032 Dr. Limon 7341 Miami Lakes Drive,...

Scene around town: Mask Fashion

Community Thursday, June 3, 2021

Call it pandemic fashion, the colorful or utilitarian face coverings we wear to protect ourselves, our families, friends and neighbors from the COVID-19 virus.

What kind of mask do you wear? Send a selfie to LindaT@MiamiLaker.com.

Photos by Linda Trischitta, The Miami Laker.

Our Neighborhoods Lake Patricia Shopping Center

Community By David Snelling, Reporter Thursday, June 3, 2021

Ever since the Lake Patricia Shopping Center opened in the southeast corner of Miami Lakes
in 1964, customers have remained loyal to the businesses that have served them through storms and a pandemic. Domenico’s Italian Restaurant opened the year before Hurricane Wilma smacked South Florida. Brothers Antonino Maurici and Giuseppe Maurici went to check on their restaurant and deli and began cooking for folks who didn’t have...

Who's smarter: South Florida executives or 10-year-old kids?

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Are you smarter than a 5th grader? You might be if The Education Fund gave grants to your teachers for creative learning projects while you were in school. The Miami Lakes non-profit, which promotes excellence in Miami-Dade Public Schools, is hosting an hour-long, virtual fundraiser that pits kids against adults on Wednesday, May 26th from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. The event is presented by Ocean Bank. If you’re active in South...

As pandemic eases, restaurants want diners to put apps aside

Business By Megan Jacobo, Reporter Thursday, May 20, 2021

Shop Local is more than a slogan in Miami Lakes. It’s a way of life. There are six shopping centers and the Main Street commercial district in town, filled with many family-owned businesses that residents support. A segment of that business community – some owners of the town’s more than 65 restaurants – want customers to come directly to them rather than relying on cellphone apps to place orders and request...
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