Pets of Miami Lakes

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, December 5, 2024

    Zeus is the mythological Greek god of thunder, but there is nothing scary about the Terrier mix who shares that name.      This 7-year-old boy is much loved. He was adopted after owner Ivan Tavarez searched at four...

Town Topics: What do you think about the election results?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, November 14, 2024

Osmary Gutierrez   Manager, Imaging Services, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Miramar      “I think it was awesome; people were able to go out and vote [and] express their feeling,” Osmary Gutierrez said. “I took my kids. They weren’t able to vote, but [I wanted] to show them [the voting process].” Tammy Perez Director, Women’s Imaging...

Community Calendar

Calendar By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, November 14, 2024

Nov. 13 Miami Lakes Garden Club Bunco lunch. Join the Garden Club for buffet lunch and a game of Bunco, with prizes. Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 NW 82nd Ave. 12:30 p.m. $6. Nov. 14 Seizure Recognition & First Aid Training by Epilepsy Alliance Florida Learn to recognize seizures and learn first aid. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 11 a.m. Free.  Nov. 16, 23, 30 Miami Lakes Farmers Market The Florida Marketplace...

Miami Lakes Library Programs

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, November 14, 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...

2nd Annual Trick or Treat on Main Street

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, November 14, 2024

     The merchants on Main Street hosted a second annual night of Halloween fun for families on Oct. 25. The revelry included photo opportunities at Quest Martial Arts Academy, LMG Mane and BB’s Bakehouse; face painting and a balloon artist on stilts at LMG Mane. Stores hosted 17 candy stops; My Gym Miami Lakes held a freeze dance challenge; Acai Express put on a zombie race; Pizza Scene and Amazonia Nikkei held ring toss...

Veterans Park pavilion named for Gary Cardenas

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, November 14, 2024

   The Town of Miami Lakes honored Gary Cardenas for his years of service to the community by naming a pavilion for him in Veterans Park.      Cardenas, a retired U.S. Army sergeant, lives in Palm Springs North.       He is a school crossing guard in Miami Lakes and is a supervisor in the program. He volunteers on two town committees: the Veterans Committee and the Mental Health Task Force,...
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