Runoff election for Miami Lakes mayor set for Nov. 26

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Alexandra Herrera Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    Miami Lakers will return to the polls on Nov. 26 to choose a mayor, because none of the three candidates won more than 50% of the votes on Nov. 5.       An open council seat was decided by...

Scene around town: Miami Lakers' views

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, January 19, 2024

20th Annual Corey for St. Jude Golf Tournament raises money for child cancer research

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, January 19, 2024

     For the 20th year, The Graham Companies sponsored the Corey for St. Jude Golf Tournament at the Miami Lakes Golf Club.      The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino was the title sponsor of the event on Oct. 30.      Contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. totaled $60,000 so far, with $10,400 more pledged to come from tournament...

Town Topics: What are your resolutions for the new year?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, January 19, 2024

Jorge Berrios  Co-Owner, BBs Bakehouse  Miami Lakes       “The business’s New Year’s resolution is to continue to provide great quality and great service to our clients, expand our presence in Miami Lakes and continue to make people happy in Miami Lakes,” Jorge Berrios said.  “Continue to build our brand and our reputation and continue to build up our success in 2024 and...

A focus on mental health

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, January 19, 2024

     Last fall the Miami Lakes Town Council recognized the work of the volunteers on the Mental Health Task Force and the Veterans Committee, and proclaimed September as Suicide Awareness Month.       During a council meeting, Frank Indiero, Sr. shared how his son Frank “Frankie” Indiero, Jr. took his life in 2019 when he was 19.       A crepe myrtle tree and a plaque...

Ribbon Cuttings: La Cumbancha Restaurant

Business By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, January 19, 2024

     Elected officials and business boosters welcome a new restaurant in downtown Miami Lakes with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 30.  La Cumbancha, a Cuban fusion dining spot that presents musicians and a singer too, is at 6743 Main St. Co-owner Julio Cabrera, shown at center with the scissors, is an award-winning mixologist and founder/co-owner of Cafe La Trova in Miami.       Shown in the photo from...
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