Miami Lakers who have been missing the Latin American Grill since a fire forced its closing more than a year ago can look forward to returning to their favorite spot early next year. Majority owner Reny Gonzalez showed off his more than $1.3 million restoration of the destination restaurant in the Park Centre Shops on Dec. 12. He hopes to open in a month or so. “We haven’t held back,” Gonzalez said about changes to...

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Abel Fernandez,  Retired, Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief, Miami Lakes       “Overall, it did not [change] because of the other taxes,” Abel Fernandez said. “Because of the other taxes mandated by the Town of Miami Lakes.”  Claudia Luces, Social Studies Teacher, Miami Lakes Educational Center, Miami Lakes      ...

The Miami Lakes town council awarded the Zonta Club of Miami Lakes a proclamation for their efforts against human trafficking during the Nov. 14 municipal meeting.  The Zontas are an international group of professional women who work to raise awareness about that crime and promote the rights of women and girls. Mayor Manny Cid declared Nov. 14 as Zonta Club of Miami Lakes Day to celebrate the group and their...

     Partiers turned out in black tie for a Hollywood Nights glamour-themed Mayor’s Gala to support the Special Needs Advisory Board.       The Sept. 23 event at Roberto Alonso Community Center was presented by UniVida Medical Centers, which contributed $10,000. Overall, the night raised $32,302 for the board, $7,300 more than last year.      “It was an incredible...