Miami Lakes is extending an opportunity to the community to nominate a deserving individual to be the Grand Marshal of the 38th annual Veteran’s Day Parade on Sunday, November 5.The criteria for the Grand Marshal selection includes:• Be in good standing in the community.• Be a person who has displayed outstanding service, pride and commitment to the community, county, state and/or country.• Be able and willing to carry...

The annual Networking Business Expo hosted by the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Town of Miami Lakes, has been scheduled for Thursday, November 16, in the Grand Ballroom of Shula’s Hotel on Main Street.The event will run from 5 to 8 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4:45 p.m.Open to the public with free admmission, the Expo offers an opportunity for local business owners and community leaders to connect...

Mayor Manny Cid and Town Council members welcomed Dr. Limon Ceviche Bar, located in the newly renovated Cypress Village Shopping Center at 7341 Miami Lakes Drive, on Friday, September 1.Dr. Limon Ceviche Bar was established by Chef Carlos Brescia and partners Jose Antonio Combina and Fiorella Terrazas in 2012, and Miami Lakes will be their third location.From the presentation of the plates to the logistics of handling a hot and cold kitchen,...

Miami Lakes Councilmember Frank Mingo officially launched his bid for the Florida House District 103 seat two weeks ago at Hialeah Park.Joining Mingo for his campaign kickoff party were several council members, Miami-Dade Commission chair Esteban Bovo Jr., State Senator Rene Garcia and term-limited State Representative Manny Diaz Jr., whose seat Mingo is seeking.“I’m honored to have Commissioner Bovo, Senator Rene Garcia and...

Miami-Dade County Public Schools released its STEM school designation list based on the 2016-2017 school year and Mater Lakes Academy’s high school ranked Silver in its first year of applying.The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) designation is reviewed by the MDCPS’ Department of Mathematics and Science. In order to meet the criteria of receiving a designation, schools must participate in STEM competitions and...