The Town of Miami Lakes is working to enhance pedestrian safety and encourage bicycle and scooter riding for residents with road improvements and new rental programs. The council unanimously approved an ordinance on June 8th to regulate “dock-less-mobility devices” such as bicycles or scooters equipped with or without seats that work via cellphone apps. The bikes and scooters will not have docking stations. Residents may...

The mission of Zonta International and its local chapter in Miami Lakes is to advance the status of women and girls, support female education and fight human trafficking. In May, members of The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes donated clothing and gift cards to the State Attorney’s Closet, which supplies victims of sexual or human trafficking with items they may need. The project is by Katherine Fernandez Rundle, state attorney for the...

Following the death of its long-time executive director and rebounding from the coronavirus pandemic, the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce is making a fresh start. During the first meeting in more than a year on May 26th at Trattoria Pampered Chef Italian Restaurant, Chamber President Fred Senra described changes to come. A Young Professionals Committee was introduced. They will expand the chamber’s presence on social media,...

Two sisters from Miami Lakes recently celebrated graduating from college. Sarah Sutnick, 27, above at left, and Isabel Sutnick, 24, at right, are the daughters of Steven A. Sutnick, D.M.D, and Liza Sutnick, R.N. Sarah Sutnick graduated in 2012 from Barbara Goleman Senior High School. She earned a Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry.
Isabel Sutnick graduated from the University of Miami, Patti and...

Treat your old man to a classic Old-Fashioned cocktail this Father’s Day weekend. In a chilled rocks glass, muddle a 1/2 ounce water, 1/2 teaspoon sugar and three dashes of Angostura aromatic bitters. Stir in 2 ounces of your favorite bourbon or rye whiskey. Add a large cube of ice, a twist of orange peel and a cherry. Let the drink chill for 30 seconds before sipping. Enjoy! Ingredients:
1/2 ounce water
1/2 teaspoon...