The town and its Economic Development Committee are accepting nominations for the 9th Annual Best of Miami Lakes Awards for businesses in nine categories until Sept. 19.       There are new, expanded categories for the competition in 2025:  -Best Breakfast Spot;  -Best Happy Hour;  -Best Cup of Coffee;  -Best Financial;  -Best Legal;  -Best Real...

             The town council honored Latin Builders Association President Anthony “Tony” R. Gomez during the July 15 municipal meeting. Gomez co-founded and is president of Unitech Builders Corp. He was recognized for his leadership of the Latin Builders Association.       Mayor Josh Dieguez presented Gomez with a proclamation proclaiming July 26 “Anthony Gomez...

     The “Summer Strings” concert presented by the Cultural Affairs Committee and performed by Music for America at Miami Lakes United Methodist Church drew more than 135 fans of classical music on Aug. 16. The performing artists are from Italy, France, Cuba, Ukraine, Poland, Venezuela and the United States.       Front row, from left: Councilman Ray Garcia; Cultural Affairs Committee...

Adrian Morales Jr.  Senior, Gators Linebacker,  Barbara Goleman Senior High School  Miramar      “I think we might break into the playoffs, but I don’t think deeper than that,” Adrian Morales Jr. said.  “I think we have a young team. We’re building this year and getting everything together.”  Adrian Morales  Training...

     The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce welcomed James Kohnstamm, director at Miami-Dade County Innovation and Economic Development, at its Aug. 13 luncheon.       Kohnstamm spoke before 80 business owners and most of the town council at Miami Lakes Hotel on Main.       “I lead the office of Innovation and Economic Development that is a program within the mayor’s...