Mayoral candidates release campaign videos on Instagram

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Monday, October 21, 2024

   With just a few weeks until Election Day, three candidates who want to become Miami Lakes’ next mayor released in September videos to promote their campaigns on Instagram instead of on TV.      Business owner...

Mural dedicated for late volunteer Guido Inguanzo

Community By Megan Medina, Reporter Thursday, October 31, 2019

The legacy of volunteer Guido H. Inguanzo lives on in a mural dedicated to the culture and game he loved.Before the town’s annual domino tournament on Oct. 12, the artwork created by Grisell Gajano was unveiled at Roberto Alonso Community Center.The painting shows a man holding a white flower toward a child’s outstretched hand.Its message in Spanish: Que siga la tradicion, or Follow tradition.Painted dominoes frame the design that also...

Fallen Marine honored during Miami Lakes celebration of American Legion centennial

Government By David Snelling, Reporter Thursday, October 31, 2019

The American Legion is celebrating its centennial this year, and Post 144 in Miami Lakes marked the occasion with 140 supporters on Sept. 28.Among the officials who gathered at the RobertoAlonso Community Center were Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid,Councilmembers Marilyn Ruano and Luis Collazo, and Miami-DadeCounty CommissionerEsteban Bovo, Jr.Gary Cardenas, a member of both the American Legion and the town’s Veteran Affairs Committee, said...

Lorca, Flamenco y Contemporáneo coming to Main Street Playhouse

Business By Megan Medina, Reporter Thursday, October 31, 2019

The Main Street Players’ first production of their 2019-2020 season will be performed entirely in Spanish.Lorca, Flamenco y Contemporáneo by Silvia Esteban will premiere at the theater on Nov. 29.Esteban is also directing the play.It follows the life of Spanish poet and playwright Federico Garcia Lorca, and highlights the most significant moments from his work.Actors with different nationalities and accents will perform the play that will...

Our Neighborhoods: Serenity Pointe

Community By David Snelling, Reporter Thursday, October 31, 2019

HistorySerenity Pointe is a quiet, private community on the west side of Miami Lakes.The neighborhood is at 14442 N.W. 87th Court, on the west side of Northwest 87th Avenue between Miami Lakes Drive and Commerce Way.It was built in 1996 and became part of the town when Miami Lakes incorporated in 2000.About 149 families are currently living within its hedge-lined walls, according to the homeowner’s association.“We are a family-oriented...

Councilmembers, business leaders tour Amazon facility

Business By David Snelling, Reporter Thursday, October 31, 2019

Miami Lakes officials and members of the town’s Economic DevelopmentCommittee toured Amazon’s$92 million fulfillment center on Oct. 15.There are 1,500 employees working at the 855,000 square foot facility atMiami-Opa-locka Executive Airport.It opened in June, and Miami-Dade County had said the company was to pay $1.2 million in annual rent to the county Aviation Department.Robots work alongside about 1,500 people. Jobs will increase to 2,400...
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