24th Annual Business Expo presents 45 exhibitors

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

     Entrepreneurs from northwest Miami-Dade County gathered at the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main for the 24th Annual Business Expo, presented by the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce.       “We feel great, we are about to have if not the biggest, one of the biggest attendances for any of the expo’s we have done,” Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce President Fred Senra said.    ...

Corvo & Calas law firm collecting pajamas, books for abused kids

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, November 13, 2024

      The Corvo & Calas law firm’s 20th Annual Pajamas and Books Drive for abused children is underway.      “In the spirit of the holidays, this drive provides new pajamas and new books to children in need, to provide comfort and warmth,” Attorney Perla Calas said in a media release.      The firm is accepting donated sleepwear and reading materials before Dec....

Town honors teen for raising awareness about childhood cancer

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

     Miami Lakes officials honored Jeremy “JJ” Matthews during the Sept. 10 Town Council meeting for his efforts to raise awareness about childhood cancer.       JJ, 13, is a survivor of retinoblastoma, which affected his vision. He is an 8th grade student at Bob Graham Education Center.       September was Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.      ...

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

Education 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 Festival, which will be held Feb. 1, 2025.  The winners are:  •  $1,750 Julio Echemendia, assistant principal, Hialeah- Miami Lakes Adult Community Education Center. For...

Runoff election for Miami Lakes mayor set for Nov. 26

Government By Linda Trischitta, Alexandra Herrera Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    Miami Lakers will return to the polls on Nov. 26 to choose a mayor, because none of the three candidates won more than 50% of the votes on Nov. 5.       An open council seat was decided by voters.      Unofficial results showed Councilman Josh Dieguez was leading with 46.67% or 7,320 votes on Election night, followed by former Vice Mayor Tony Fernandez, who won 6,593 votes, or 42%, per...
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