American Legion Post 144 recognized Matthew Casamayor on April 26. He is digital director/founder of AC Graphics Digital.  Casamayor is also chair of the Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee. Pedro Fiallo, shown above at left, director of Public Relations at the local Legion post, presented Casamayor with a certificate of appreciation for his outstanding service and assistance by providing signs, fliers and...

     The Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee hosted a Coffee with a Cop gathering at Einstein Bros. Bagels on May 15. Deputies from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Miami Lakes District met with residents over bagels and beverages. Councilman Angelo Cuadra Garcia, Town Manager Edward Pidermann and members of committees also attended. Photos by Tico Casamayor.

     Patty Fernandez, president of the Board of Directors at Main Street Players theater in Miami Lakes, accepts a $2,500 donation from Fred Senra, a partner in the Miami Lakes AutoMall.        The gift is to support the theater’s 2025 season, Senra said. It is a continuation of Miami Lakes AutoMall’s annual tradition of contributing to the playhouse, which stages professional...

      American Legion Post 144 hosted its 2nd Annual Community Health Fair on April 26 that drew about 145 people to the campus of Ana G. Mendez University in Miami Lakes.      Twenty-two vendors from medical offices, Medicaid and Medicare experts and AARP had displays, said Pedro Fiallo, director of Public Relations for American Legion Post 144.       Miami-Dade Fire Rescue...

     The school board recognized Miami Lakes K-8 Center third grader Marcus Berg on May 21.  Marcus, of Miami Lakes, won the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent’s Award of Excellence in Leadership and Service.       The award honors students in the gifted program who have made significant contributions to their community.   “Marcus did this with the Wave Maker...