Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce to hold election for board of directors

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

The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its Board of Directors. Active members of the chamber can be nominated or nominate themselves for six roles on the board: President, vice president, treasurer, secretary 1,...

A look ahead: What’s new for 2025

Business By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, January 2, 2025

     There are big changes coming to Miami Lakes in 2025, starting with the elected leadership.  The Town Council       Four of its six leaders are untested in their new roles. Council members say they want to improve perennial issues for residents: taxes, traffic, damage from mine blasting, beautification, flooding and safety.       If the council approves Mayor Josh...

Mayor nominates Alejandro Sanchez for town council seat

Community By Linda Trischitta and Alexandra Herrera Friday, December 27, 2024

Please note this story was updated on Jan. 2 from a previous version posted on Dec. 27.       Miami Lakes Mayor Josh Dieguez has nominated Alejandro Sanchez to fill council Seat 4.      Sanchez, 40, is an associate at a commercial property group and serves on the Planning and Zoning Board.      “I am head and shoulders beyond the moon,” Sanchez said on Dec. 27 after the...

Eight residents apply for vacant council seat

Government By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Monday, December 23, 2024

Eight residents have filed paperwork to fill Seat 4 on the Miami Lakes town council. The seat formerly held by Josh Dieguez became vacant when he was elected mayor on Nov. 26. Dieguez, Vice Mayor Bryan Morera and council members Angelo Cuadra Garcia, Juan Carlos Fernandez and Steven Herzberg met at Town Hall on Dec. 23 to discuss the applicants. One applicant, Nayib Hassan, attended the public meeting. Dieguez has until Dec. 27 to...

Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Parish presents Nativity scene at Miami Lakes Town Hall

Religious By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, December 19, 2024

Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Parish installed a Nativity scene at Miami Lakes Town Hall on Dec. 16.  Father Ivan Rodriguez, pastor of the church, blessed the display. The school’s Glee Club, with Nicole Pena and directed by Dominick Cama, sang Christmas carols, organizer and parishioner Elsa Reus said.  The church has presented the display every Christmas season for the past six years. It will be in front of Miami...

Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce welcomes Mayor Josh Dieguez

Business By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, December 19, 2024

Newly-elected Mayor Josh Dieguez drew one of the largest recent crowds to the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Dec. 11. Ninety-five members of the business group gave Dieguez, 35, a warm welcome at the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main. Chamber President Fred Senra praised Dieguez’s past support for the group. “He’s actually one of the council members who always attended our lunches throughout the...
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