Longtime Miami Lakes residents, Aly and Edward Galdamez, are opening Fresh Barbershop, located at 16919 N.W. 67 Avenue, near Miami Lakes. The husband and wife team are venturing on a lifelong dream for Edward, who despite his youth, has been working as a barber for 17 years. “This is a dream come true, and hopefully the first of many Fresh Barbershops that will continue to grow in the future,” said Aly.The sleek and modern...

Over 200 people attended a Memorial Day event held by Vista Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Miami Lakes. Flags were placed in the ground during the ceremony by the  Boy Scout, Cub Pack and Venturing Crew groups that attended. Boy Scout Troops 247, 306, 566, 584, and Boy Scouts Cub Packs 247 and 484 as well as Venturing Crew 915 assisted in the ceremony for a total of nearly 100 between them, parents and leaders. Special thanks to...

Miami Lakes resident Axel Mercado has joined the award-winning travel agency company, Cruise Planners, as a franchise owner. As a cruise planner, Mercado sells complete vacation packages from exotic getaways to romantic retreats and culturally-immersive European experiences. For more information call 786-440-7358.

To all my customers at Winn Dixie, located at Royal Oaks Plaza in Miami Lakes, I appreciated your loyalty and kindness throughout the last 18 years. I have had the privilege of serving you at the seafood department as a Seafood Lead. I am no longer working at Winn Dixie and I will miss you. I also thank each employee I had the opportunity to work with in those 18 years. Thank you all for your fidelity to Winn Dixie.

In conjunction with the “I Heart Miami Lakes” campaign, the Town’s Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) is inviting residents to participate in the 2017 Home Beautification Contest.The contest recognizes residents who take special pride in improving their homes and landscaping. The winner will receive a $1,000 Home Depot gift card and a commemorative lawn sign to be placed on their front yard.Deadline to submit the...