The finalist round of voting is underway for the Sixth Annual Best of Miami Lakes awards. Votes will be accepted through Nov. 5 in the contest sponsored by the Town of Miami Lakes and its Economic Development Committee. To vote go to: https://bit.ly/3Dh7Y0r. Best Cafe/Cup of Coffee: Mayor’s Cafe; Vie de France; Holiday Bakery; Casavana Cuban Cuisine; Vanilla Espresso. Best Lunch Spot: La...

     History buffs may want to visit Miami Lakes Congregational Church/UCC on Nov. 5, when memorabilia that belongs to former U.S. Sen. and Fla. Gov. Bob Graham will be for sale.      The church is opening a rummage room and also staging an art sale that day, from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.      The senator donated framed art, photographs, a CD of songs from his presidential campaign and...

    The 37th Annual Main Street Festival of Lights will happen a week earlier than in past years to accommodate families who go on vacation during Thanksgiving week.      On Saturday, Nov. 19, school choruses will perform, Girl Scout Troop 456 will sell monogrammed Santa caps and stockings and Boy Scouts from Troop 247 will help kids who visit the Santa House while they pose for photos with the man in...

     A graduate of West Point will lead the 43rd Annual Miami Lakes Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 6.      William “Bill” Knickerbocker, 75, was chosen by the town’s Veterans Committee to be this year’s grand marshal.      “I am humbled, to be quite honest,” Knickerbocker said. “It’s an honor to serve and an honor to be the grand...