Betty Dunn dies; Lowell Dunn Company executive was 90

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Betty Louise Dunn, the matriarch of a prominent real estate development family in South Florida, died in Miami on Jan. 9. She was 90 years old. Betty Dunn was married for 45 years to Lowell Dunn until his passing from lung cancer on Nov. 13,...

Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce welcomes Mayor Josh Dieguez

Business By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, December 19, 2024

Newly-elected Mayor Josh Dieguez drew one of the largest recent crowds to the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Dec. 11. Ninety-five members of the business group gave Dieguez, 35, a warm welcome at the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main. Chamber President Fred Senra praised Dieguez’s past support for the group. “He’s actually one of the council members who always attended our lunches throughout the...

Life’s all about the journey, Miami Lakes author says

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, December 19, 2024

David Cabezas was looking at his fish tank one day and started imagining what the decorative fisherman who sat on top might catch.   That led to the idea for his first book, for young readers entitled, “Why the Fisherman Fished,” that is illustrated by Natia Gogiashvili.  Cabezas, 33, lives in the Regatta Pointe community in Miami Lakes.   He enjoys dining at Gaucho’s Gourmet Market in town,...

Town Topics: What charitable acts do you do this time of year?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, December 19, 2024

Enrique Lisker Partner, Venture X  Miami Lakes  Aventura “This time of year, not only this time of year, I work with my synagogue,” said Enrique Lisker.  “I give donations to the synagogue. The donations are to help the people who are in need, sick people, to get them food … now especially during the holidays.”  Elvis Morales  Account Manager Owen Smart...

Miami Lakes Middle School debuts Warrior’s Cafe

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, December 19, 2024

 Miami Lakes Middle School opened its Warrior’s Cafe in October, staffed by students in the school’s culinary program.      The popular courses are offered for a second year, expanded to eight classes and has a waiting list, non-profit Giving Gators co-founder Daylin Garcia said.      Students learn kitchen skills, advanced cooking techniques, meal planning and the cultural aspects of food,...

The Butcher’s Cuisine steakhouse in Miami Lakes

Business By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, December 19, 2024

Miami Lakers are enjoying a new restaurant at Park Centre Shops: The Butcher’s Cuisine, which opened in September and offers a meat-based menu with a Peruvian twist.  “I like barbecues, I like a good piece of meat,” Owner Nelson Pino said.  He said he searches far to find quality meat. The Butcher’s Cuisine is Pino’s third steakhouse. With exposed brick lining the back wall, a long red...
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