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Photo of Melissa Menendez by Elsa Reus; Linda Trischitta photographed Amelia Rodriguez and Tchesny Marcelin.

If you love Miami Lakes, show it in pictures by entering the “2021: 20 Years of Growing Beautifully” photo contest. Judges want to see how photographers capture the hometown feel and stunning views of the community, the town said. Photos should also reflect the photographer’s favorite place or thing to do in town. Winners are eligible for prizes: $100 for first place, $50 for second place and $25 each for third...

History Royal Oaks is a gated community in Miami Lakes which is split into two sections - east and west - that are on either side of Northwest 82nd Avenue. Residents may access the neighborhood through four guard gates. The community is west of the Palmetto Expressway and north of Miami Lakes Drive. It is bordered on the west and east sides by Northwest 86th Court and Northwest 77th Court. In the early 1980s, the late developer...

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Jay I. Kislak used to say the character-building lessons he learned as an enlisted U.S. Navy pilot during World War II contributed to his success. Kislak’s ties to his military service came full circle, with the Kislak Family Foundation’s $10 million donation to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. The gift, announced Feb. 24, will support creation of the new...

The Town of Miami Lakes may allow property owners to use artificial turf in place of paving in backyards. The council unanimously approved a proposed ordinance after the first reading to revise the Land Development Code and will vote on it again on March 9. Mayor Manny Cid said he supported the use of fake grass after a resident complained that sod didn’t survive in shade. Cid said another resident didn’t want to remove...