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Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, October 17, 2025

Oct. 16 Cosmos for a Cure Chela’s Cocteleria will donate 50% of proceeds from sales of Cosmopolitan cocktails at this fundraiser to benefit the American Cancer Society – Cancer Action Network. Sponsored by Attorney Gloria Garcia and...

The Geezers Softball Team celebrates 16 years running bases

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, October 3, 2025

   The Miami Lakes Geezers softball players celebrated the 16th Anniversary of their program at Optimist Park on Sept. 15, while wearing last year’s T-shirts.   “The Visitors scored eight runs in the final two innings to top the humbled Homester squad, 18 to 13,” Program Manager Dave Oliver said.      Oliver identified the Geezers in the photo, front row from left:  Fred “F...

Pets of Miami Lakes

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, October 3, 2025

     Say hello to Albóndiga!        This pretty French Bulldog’s Spanish name translates to Meatball in English, and she is delicious.      Just 2.5 years old, Albóndiga lives in Miami Lakes with Fla. Rep. Tom Fabricio, his wife Laura and their daughters Veronica, 13, and Alexandra, 11.     “She is extremely energetic and loving,” Fabricio said of his pup....

Obituary: Mirtha Mendez

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, October 2, 2025

     For more than two decades, anyone who attended a municipal meeting in Miami Lakes would see a tiny woman stand at the podium from which she’d challenge council members on their decisions about taxes, policy and adherence to the town charter.      That self-appointed advocate for Miami Lakers was Mirtha Mendez, who died Sept. 14. She was 78 years old.      On a night in August, 2023...

Ribbon Cutting: iGlō Aesthetics and Wellness

Business By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, October 2, 2025

     iGlō Aesthetics and Wellness has opened on the west side of Miami Lakes.       The spa offers anti-aging treatments such as neurotoxin and filler injections; skin treatments; laser hair removal and wellness care.       Miami Laker Katrina Friedberg moved her business from Hollywood to 7975 NW 154th St., Suite 420.       “Standing at this grand...

Council salutes silver medalists in national junior pickleball tournament

Sports By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, October 2, 2025

   The Miami Lakes town council recognized two young pickleball players during the Sept. 16 council meeting.      Mayor Josh Dieguez presented the boys with certificates of recognition for how they represented the community and gave them special Town of Miami Lakes pickleball paddles.       David Ayala, at left, and Lucas Collazo, at right, competed in the National Junior Pickleball powered...
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