Mariela Abeledo Miami Lakes Physician      “Yes, we’re heading to Anna Maria Island, this is our first time going,” Mariela Abeledo said in comments that were translated from Spanish. “We have traveled [during] the last two years, but it has been local.”  Katrina Hernandez Miami Lakes Secretary      “No not right now, we’ll probably...

     The Mater Lakes Academy girls basketball team set a school record for wins this season, going 16-9 and claiming a second consecutive district championship.       The team finished one game shy of reaching the FHSAA Class 4A Final Four, falling to state finalist Calvary Christian 64-63.       “I’m extremely honored to have coached this year, as we broke the...

      Please check the town’s social media pages for last minute updates.  -- Alexandra Herrera  March 1 – 31 Town of Miami Lakes/Loving Shoes Shoe Drive. Donate new/gently worn footwear at Miami Lakes Town Hall lobby, 6601 Main St., Mon – Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.  March 4 - April 15 The Miami Lakes Veterans Committee is seeking candidates for Military Tribute banners. Nominate an...

     St. Thomas University will host an all-day symposium about the impact of COVID-19 upon complex litigation.      Representatives from higher education, local governments, business and the courts will appear on panels on March 25 during the event that is free and open to the public.      The day begins in the Gus Machado College of Business auditorium at 8:30 a.m. with a networking...

     BankUnited has announced that Casey Crist is leading the company’s commercial banking team in Miami-Dade County.      Crist, 31, of Miami, is a senior vice president, it said on Feb. 28.  She will develop and manage the lending, depository and other  banking needs for commercial and industrial clients, the bank said in a press release.   ...