Town Foundation awards $18,605 in grants for education, community

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    The Miami Lakes Town Foundation has awarded $18,605 in 12 grants to local schools and a non-profit to support education and foster community.       The money comes from the annual Miami Lakes Food & Wine...

How to contact your elected officials

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

U.S. Congress Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. 7400 SW 87th Ave., Suite 270, Miami, FL 33173 305-596-4224 X: @SenRubioPress Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla. 901 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 505, Miami, FL 33134 786-501-7141 X: @SenRickScott Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Miami, 8669 NW 36th St., Suite 100, Doral, FL 33166 305-470-8555 X: @MarioDB  Florida Legislature Sen. Bryan...

Houses of Worship

Houses of Worship By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, November 16, 2023

Christ the Saviour Orthodox Cathedral 16601 NW 77th Court, Miami Lakes www.orthodoxmiami.org. Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m. Saturday Vespers: 6 p.m. The Church of the Epiphany Episcopal 15650 Miami Lakeway N., Miami Lakes. 305-558-3961 Misa en Espanol: Noon. Sunday Eucharist: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.  Escuela Dominical: 12:15 p.m. The Church of...

Reindeer Run set for Dec. 9

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

     The Miami Lakes Veterans Committee is inviting runners of all ages and abilities to its Reindeer Run 5K on Saturday, Dec. 9.       Presented by Headquarter Toyota, the Reindeer Run 5K is a three-mile walk, jog or run through Business Park West.       The $35 registration fee will support veterans, the organizers said.       The race begins at Veterans...

A gift for youth sports

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

     Once again, Miami Lakes AutoMall and Chevrolet is a sponsor of the Optimist Club’s youth baseball league.      On Oct. 28, Fred Senra, partner at Miami Lakes AutoMall, met with the organization at the Optimist Park Clubhouse to donate a $1,500 check to the athletic program.       Shown in the photo from left are Jim Hamilton, Optimist Club board member, treasurer and director...

South Florida Autism Center planned for 2024

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

    South Florida Autism Center, Inc. and South Florida Autism Charter Schools, Inc. plan to open a new $9 million center in 2024 that will serve children, families and adults with autism spectrum disorder.     Officials broke ground on Oct. 25 for the South Florida Autism Center, at 3751 W. 108th St. in Hialeah, designed by the CIVICA architecture and design firm.      It will be a three-story,...
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