American Legion Post 144 District Commander Angie Glover led the installation of the officers for 2025-2026 on Aug. 9 at Mary Collins Community Center in Miami Lakes. Shown in the photo, from left: Commander Gary Cardenas; Vice Commanders Angel Luis Vazquez, Fred Senra, Larry Borman and William Perez; Chaplain Ismo Guzman; Treasurer Pedro Llaguno; Sergeant of Arms Alvaro Hernández and Assistant Sergeant of Arms Robert...

     Area schools welcomed back students on Aug. 14 to start the school year. Kids enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade enjoyed first day activities, and some wore custom crowns to mark the beginning of their senior year. Miami-Dade Public Schools Board Member Roberto Alonso visited with students and administrators at Miami Lakes K-8 Center. A trend among backpacks this year was to wear designs that referenced...

 Calling all cowgirls and cowboys! Miami Lakes jeweler Gary Snow, the Calendar Girls of the ‘60s and Hialeah Senior High School Class of ’67 are hosting a reunion and dance party to defray medical bills for alumni.      It will be an opportunity to reconnect with old friends, enjoy an all-you-can-eat Texas-style barbecue and attend a two step and line dancing party.      Snow said the event...

   The Trelles Cottage boutique celebrated her store with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 6. Owner Kimberly Trelles sells housewares, jewelry, gifts and clothing in the shop at 8140 NW 155th St. that is open Saturdays. Some products have humorous Cuban and Miami Lakes themes, and cow print is prevalent.       “I want to thank Kim and [husband] Dan [Trelles] for choosing Miami Lakes to not only live,...

 The town and its Economic Development Committee are accepting nominations for the 9th Annual Best of Miami Lakes Awards for businesses in nine categories until Sept. 19.       There are new, expanded categories for the competition in 2025:  -Best Breakfast Spot;  -Best Happy Hour;  -Best Cup of Coffee;  -Best Financial;  -Best Legal;  -Best Real...