Runoff needed to determine next mayor of Miami Lakes

Featured By Linda Trischitta and Alexandra Herrera Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Miami Lakes Councilman Josh Dieguez said Tuesday night that he expects to face Vice Mayor Tony Fernandez yet again in a runoff election on Nov. 26, after unofficial numbers released by county officials showed that neither candidate received more...

Pets of Miami Lakes

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, November 16, 2023

     This is Bogey during a visit to Graham Park, one of his favorite places.  The 2-year-old Golden Retriever lives in downtown Miami Lakes with Nicole Guerrero and her fiancĂ©, Michel Blanco.      “He’s 95 pounds,” Guerrero said. “He feels like he’s a puppy and thinks he’s small.”       Her pet, who she calls “my baby,” is also...

Sponsors sought to brighten Miami Lakes Drive

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, November 16, 2023

    The Town of Miami Lakes is seeking sponsors to help brighten Miami Lakes Drive this season with 12 large ornaments, 39 holiday banners and lights on medians along Northwest 154th Street between Fairway Drive and Northwest 82nd Avenue.        Sponsorship amounts are $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000. Donors may be named on banners and in an announcement on the town’s website. Donation forms will be accepted...

Main Street Players offers theater workshop

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, November 16, 2023

    Calling all young thespians! The Main Street Players will be holding a holiday children’s theater workshop.       Theater professionals will teach young actors ages 7 to 14 to sing, dance and perform in an original holiday show.        Tuition is $650 and includes a $100 registration fee; two tickets to the show; a costume and script.       Camp is Nov....

HML student wins College Board scholarship

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, November 16, 2023

      Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School junior A’kierya Render received a $40,000 BigFuture Scholarship from the College Board, a not-for-profit known for administering the SAT, Advanced Placement and PSAT tests, among other exams.       The College Board also offers monthly drawings for $500 and $40,000 scholarships.       A’kierya is one of two students who...

Perez addresses business group

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, November 16, 2023

     Retired U.S. Marine Col. William G. Perez drew from his extensive military experience to share with the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce how the U.S. government protects American commerce and banking around the world.      “Without good national security, you do not have a business here,” Perez told 50 business owners and veterans at the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main on Nov. 8.   ...
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