Precinct Change for Miami Lakes Runoff Election on Nov. 26

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, November 15, 2024

If Precinct 307 is your polling place, please note that it will be closed during the Nov. 26 runoff election for the Miami Lakes mayoral race. Instead of the Miami Lakes United Methodist Church, Precinct 307 voters should go to Precinct 308,...

It’s time to register for youth sports in Miami Lakes

Sports By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, January 18, 2024

Registration for Miami Lakes spring athletic programs is underway. Four programs are available for boys and girls: tennis, basketball, soccer and baseball/softball. Play happens at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 NW 87th Ave. and Optimist Park, 6411 NW 162 St.  •  MGT Academy Tennis   Boys and girls ages 7 - 12 can join this youth league to work on fundamental tennis skills two times a week at Optimist Park. Students should...

Miami Lakes will hold a special election for council seat

Government By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Note: This story has been updated with the correct qualifying dates for candidates. Miami Lakes will hold a special election on April 9 to replace Vice Mayor Carlos O. Alvarez, who cited personal reasons when he resigned Nov. 14. The winner will fulfill Alvarez’s term and serve until November 2026. The day after Alvarez resigned, Mayor Manny Cid nominated Mariam D. Yanes, chair of the Planning and Zoning Board, to replace...

Officials listen to concerns about blasting at second meeting

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Tuesday, January 9, 2024

     Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava returned to the Country Club of Miami a second time in 2023 to hear property owners’ concerns about damages to homes that they blame on limestone mining.       Just over 60 residents from the northwest section of the county and Southwest Broward County attended the Dec. 11 meeting.       “[It’s a] very critical...

Restaurants ready to serve Miami Lakers

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, January 4, 2024

Cypress Village Shopping Center BurgerFi 7431 Miami Lakes Drive.  786-322-6270. Dine in, take-out. www.burgerfi.com CRUZEIRO Brazilian Steakhouse 7419 Miami Lakes Dr. 305-363-5247 Indoor/outdoor dining, take-out, Uber Eats. Order from cruzeirosteakhouse.net. DiCED 7425 Miami Lakes Drive  305-961-1032 Dicedfood.com, indoor dining; take-out; Uber Eats; Postmates; DoorDash....

23rd annual toy drive at Miami Lakes AutoMall

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, January 4, 2024

     Miami Lakes AutoMall held its 23rd annual toy drive for the Team of Life organization in Fort Lauderdale, run by Essie “Big Mama” Reed.       Reed said the toys will be given to school children, including in northwest Miami-Dade County. Shown at the auto dealer on Dec. 21 are from left, Mateo Leiras from the Finance Dept.; Joe Perez from Preowned Inventory; Carlos Morales from the...
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