Juan Carlos Fernandez  Realtor, Town Councilman Miami Lakes       “The hot gift is a gaming computer,” Juan Carlos Fernandez said. “We discussed that, between a couple of other parents.”   Gary Snow  Co-owner, Snow’s Jewelers Miami Lakes       “Diamonds are really selling this year,” Gary Snow...

     Specialty Smiles Orthodontics celebrated their new office in Miami Lakes with a ribbon cutting in October. Dr. Melissa Alfonso and her husband and business partner Dr. Eddy Sedeño welcomed friends, relatives, members of the Miami Lakes town council and Chamber of Commerce to the celebration. “It is great to be here with you, Eddy and Melissa, to see the wonderful work you have done here,” Miami Lakes Chamber of...

     In recent years the Miami Lakes town council would meet on the second Tuesday of each month.      During 2025, regular council meetings will instead happen on the third Tuesday for the first 11 months, with a recess in December.        Budget hearings will be scheduled separately and will happen in September.      The change was done to avoid conflicts with...

   Amy Cao described how her in-laws who are Cuban immigrants, and their descendants, grew their 52-year-old Vicky Bakery chain to 26 locations when she spoke before the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce at its November luncheon.     “What started Vicky Bakery here in Miami was the decision my in-laws made was to come to this country fleeing communism and looking for an opportnity for their family, for their kids to...

Dec. 7, 14, 21 and 28 Miami Lakes Farmers Market The Florida Marketplace Group presents the weekly market with a variety of vendors of produce, clothing and crafts. At the corner of Main Street and New Barn Road. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Dec. 7 Paw-liday Palooza Festive dog costume contest, Santa photo op, food trucks, vendor giveaways and more. Sponsors include Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming; Dog House; Raw and Kibble and Miami-Dade County...