Town calls for nominations for Women of Distinction Awards

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Tuesday, January 14, 2025

The Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee is accepting nominations for the 2025 Women of Distinction Awards. Outstanding women from the community can be nominated across six categories. The winners will be announced in March and be honored...

Faith leaders share blessings for the holiday season

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

 Leaders of faith communities share their holiday messages with readers of The Miami Laker.   Rabbi Mendel Weiss  Chabad of Miami Lakes/Northwest Dade  “As we kindle the Chanukah lights, we’re reminded of the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s teaching: ‘A little light can dispel much darkness.’ Just as the Maccabees’ small flask of oil illuminated the Temple, our individual actions can...

Miami Lakes Library Programs

Calendar By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, December 19, 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 p.m. and Friday and...

Community Calendar

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

Dec. 21, 28 Miami Lakes Farmers Market The Florida Marketplace Group presents the weekly market with a variety of vendors of produce, clothing and crafts. At the corner of Main Street and New Barn Road. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.    Dec. 21 Holiday Senior Social Seniors 60+ can attend the annual holiday senior social and enjoy food, fun and music, presented by the Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee. Roberto Alonso Community Center,...

New mayor, council members take oaths of office

Featured By Linda Trischitta and Alexandra Herrera Thursday, December 19, 2024

     In front of 150 cheering supporters at Miami Lakes Town Hall, Councilman Josh Dieguez swore an oath to become the fifth mayor of the town.      The way colleagues and law school classmates tell the story, Dieguez, 35, has wanted to be mayor of his hometown even before he won a seat on the dais in 2018.      On Dec. 10, he got his wish and will lead the council for the next four...

Town seeks to fill Council Seat 4

Government By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, December 13, 2024

Miami Lakes Town Clerk and Supervisor of Elections Gina Inguanzo will begin accepting applications for vacant Council Seat 4 on Dec. 16. Prospective applicants will have to file forms with her by Dec. 20 to be considered for the position. Seat 4 became vacant when former Councilman Josh Dieguez ran for mayor, an office he won on Nov. 26. The term for his former council seat ends in Nov. 2026. Dieguez has 30 days to fill the chair. He...
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