Elections begin, polls open in Miami Lakes

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Monday, October 21, 2024

Voters in Miami-Dade County began casting ballots today, and the Mary Collins Community Center in Miami Lakes is one of 33 locations open from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. until Nov. 3. In Miami Lakes, more than 30 voters arrived at the polls in the...

Fashion House tries on new digs

Business Thursday, April 30, 2020

Fashion House boutique has moved from its storefront in the Cypress Village Shopping Center, but customers won’t have to go far to follow their source for casual wear and accessories that are on trend.“We’re looking forward to the new design and feel of the store,” said owner Amy Diaz.She said she’s excited about the new space, and is calling it Fashion House 2.0.Fashion House has sold clothes to stylish Miami Lakers since 2015.Formerly next...
Drivers, some with their pups along for the ride, lined up outside of Miami Lakes United Methodist Church for distribution of free kibble for big and little dogs on April 29. Petland donated 1,800 pounds of dog food, said Mayor Manny Cid.

Town reopens parks; Shula's Golf Course draws 100 players

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor and David Snelling, Reporter Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Manuel Castaneda prepared to tee off Wednesday at Shula’s Golf Course in Miami Lakes.Castaneda was among more than 100 golfers who flocked to the historic course after Miami-Dade County and Miami Lakes opened parks and golf courses, part of the first phase of venturing outdoors after six weeks of sheltering at home during the coronavirus outbreak.Golf carts were hustling along the paths and there were lots of smiles among golfers who, like...

Curfew ends in Miami Lakes

Featured By David Snelling, Reporter Wednesday, April 29, 2020

The curfew in Miami Lakes was not extended past the 10 days it was originally set after councilmembers challenged its purpose as well as the town manager’s authority to enact it.The 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew, an emergency order by Town Manager Edward Pidermann for April 13 to April 23, was done in coordination with neighboring cities Hialeah and Hialeah Gardens, which already had curfews in place.The goal was to limit large social gatherings...

Town moves to protect manatees

Home By David Snelling, Reporter Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Nature lovers in Miami Lakes have been delighted by seeing manatees in three lakes in the northern section of town, and have posted photos of the sea cows on social media. But the peaceful, slow-moving vegetarians that swim in Loch Doon, Loch Ness and Lake Ruth are vulnerable to mariners who are speeding, Councilman Luis Collazo said. In a memo to the town council, Collazo wrote that the waterways are “the only lake system in the town...
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