The Miami Lakes Town Foundation is accepting applications for 20 qualified grants of up to $2,500 each.       Through Nov. 20, residents can submit paperwork seeking funds for a community project that focuses on continuing education, literacy, development of youth programs, beautification and cultural events.       In 2022, the foundation awarded 19 grants, money that came from...

     Miami Lakes Councilman Josh Dieguez held a campaign kickoff and fundraising party for his mayoral campaign at Chela’s Cocteleria Restaurant on Oct. 9. The attorney is serving in his second term on the town council.       Dieguez said on Instagram that he is a uniter who will share his ideas with voters about the future of Miami Lakes in coming months.       Shown in the photo...

 The second round of voting for Best of Miami Lakes closes on Nov. 11.  Winners will be announced on Nov. 20, right before Small Business Saturday.       Small Business Saturday happens the weekend after Thanksgiving to encourage shoppers to visit hometown merchants who are their friends and neighbors.      The nominees are:  • Best Café/Cup of Coffee  Mayor’s...

     Councilman Tony Fernandez kicked off his campaign for mayor surrounded by friends and family at the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main on Oct. 19.       Fernandez is serving his first term on the town council and said he wants to continue the work he started, but as the next mayor.      Unlike his first time on the campaign trail, Fernandez said he won’t be having conversations with...

     The chess club at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School performed well at the 2023 Florida Scholastic Chess League’s National Chess Day Tournament on Oct. 14.      Fifth grader Ethan Byder won a 2nd place trophy and two teams won their sections, the school said.      OLL competed against other schools in the tournament held at Hialeah Gardens Senior High...