This month, Pollo Tropical in Miami Lakes tested new breakfast items for drive-thru customers. The dishes were so popular, the Windmill Gate shopping center location of the chicken fast food chain will continue offering them. Drivers can order mini ham croquettes; mini beef empanadas; a crispy chicken and Belgian waffle sandwich with syrup and breakfast bowls and wraps made with scrambled eggs, potatoes, cheese, veggies and bacon,...

History Loch Lomond West is a townhome community in Miami Lakes bordered by Miami Lakeway North and Fairway Drive. Built in 1971 by The Graham Companies, the community has 75 single-story homes that surround a lake. Amenities Some residents of Loch Lomond West have water views (shown in photo above) and some residents can see golf carts whiz past on Shula’s Golf Course. “It’s a pretty nice view,” said Realtor Luisa Mackay of...

In the photo above, Town Clerk Gina Inguanzo witnesses a declaration of a state of emergency signed by Town Manager Edward Pidermann on March 12, after the COVID-19 virus was discovered in a patient in Miami-Dade County.  Photo: Joseph Sosa, courtesy.   Miami Lakes Town Manager Edward Pidermann declared a state of emergency for the town on March 12 in response to the corona virus. One person in Miami-Dade County was...

It’s that most wonderful time of year in Miami Lakes, when the humidity doesn’t knock us over and nighttime brings nice breezes. In other words, it’s the perfect season to dine outdoors. Restaurants around town offer a lot of options, in every neighborhood and for every budget. On a breezy Friday afternoon in town center, Selim Hanono of Miami Lakes enjoyed a glass of wine at El Novillo Restaurant while waiting for a friend on the...

The Miami Lakes town council is split in their support for two of the eight candidates who hope to become Miami-Dade County’s next mayor. Councilmembers Jeffrey Rodriguez, Josh Dieguez and Marilyn Ruano have joined other elected officials from around the county in endorsing former county mayor and Miami Lakes resident Alex Penelas as he tries to win back his old job. Mayor Manny Cid, Vice Mayor Nelson Rodriguez and Councilman Carlos...