Eight residents apply for vacant council seat

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Monday, December 23, 2024

Eight residents have filed paperwork to fill Seat 4 on the Miami Lakes town council. The seat formerly held by Josh Dieguez became vacant when he was elected mayor on Nov. 26. Dieguez, Vice Mayor Bryan Morera and council members Angelo...

Zonta Club of Miami Lakes raises awareness about trafficking of women, girls

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

The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes hung a banner outside Mary Collins Community Center to raise awareness about violence against women and human trafficking.  Small dolls are attached to a long net with messages such as “silence is violence.” It also lists QR codes and phone numbers for women or girls in danger to reach the  Domestic Violence Unit and Human Trafficking Task Force at the Miami-Dade State Attorney Office....

Cars for a Cure raises $50,000 for cancer research

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, December 19, 2024

The popular Miami Lakes Cars for a Cure free annual auto show held on Main Street continues to top itself by increasing donations that fund pediatric cancer research at the UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. The 2024 show raised $50,000, the Alonso family said. They presented a check to the university on Nov. 22 at Chela’s Cocteleria. That evening was when they kicked-off the 2025 auto show that will be held once more on...

Faith leaders share blessings for the holiday season

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

 Leaders of faith communities share their holiday messages with readers of The Miami Laker.   Rabbi Mendel Weiss  Chabad of Miami Lakes/Northwest Dade  “As we kindle the Chanukah lights, we’re reminded of the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s teaching: ‘A little light can dispel much darkness.’ Just as the Maccabees’ small flask of oil illuminated the Temple, our individual actions can...

Miami Lakes Library Programs

Calendar By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, December 19, 2024

 The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.  Most events require preregistration and popular courses may fill up early. Sign up in advance to avoid being shut out of classes.     To check availability, call 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.  The library at 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. is open Monday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Friday and...

Community Calendar

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

Dec. 21, 28 Miami Lakes Farmers Market The Florida Marketplace Group presents the weekly market with a variety of vendors of produce, clothing and crafts. At the corner of Main Street and New Barn Road. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.    Dec. 21 Holiday Senior Social Seniors 60+ can attend the annual holiday senior social and enjoy food, fun and music, presented by the Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee. Roberto Alonso Community Center,...
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