History     The Eagle Nest Condominium complex is a three-story community that has just 60 units.    The Sengra Corporation, later known as The Graham Companies, built the property in 1983.     It is in the northeast section of Miami Lakes, tucked along Gage Place at Turnbull Drive in a residential neighborhood that also has churches and schools.Amenities     The community has a swimming pool, elevators, assigned parking for residents and...

The 41st Annual Veterans Day Parade, the oldest such celebration in Miami-Dade County, traveled along an 8.5-mile route through Miami Lakes on Nov.15.And for a change, it was a gloriously bright Sunday morning.Sponsored by Miami Lakes AutoMall; the Town of Miami Lakes, itsVeterans Committee and The Graham Companies, spectators saw town council members and their families wave flags from pickups and Jeeps.There were golf carts and classic cars,...

‘Think BIG, SHOP Small,’ a Miami Lakes celebration to kick off the holiday season, will happen along Main Street onSaturday, Nov. 28.It’s a twist on the decade-old Shop Local marketing campaign byAmerican Express to promote local businesses.A 2018 study by the company found that for every dollar spent at a local business, approximately 67 cents remains in the community.And that can mean jobs for teens and adults, and boost the supply...

From competing against body builders to facing a more lethal adversary, Jeanette Martin is a fighter. While undergoing a routine mammogram in September 2019, Martin, 55, was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer in one breast. “I’m like the least likely candidate to get cancer,” said Martin, a vice president and employee wellness program manager at BankUnited’s Miami Lakes headquarters. “I’ve spent all my life avoiding sickness.” ...

Tropical Storm Eta’s steady rains over three days and nights dumped an average of 10.25 inches water in Miami Lakes and nearby communities, the National Weather Service says. The heavy rainfall from Nov. 7 - 9 was considered a once in a decade event by the service. Slowly draining flood waters prompted residents to ask for help from town government as cars were damaged, water crept into garages and lapped against porches, mostly on...