Daubert ends campaign for council

Government Friday, November 15, 2019

Citing a health scare, Tim Daubert has withdrawn from the race to replace Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Nelson Rodriguez, who’s term limited. Daubert, 62, declined to disclose his health issue.  “I will be taking care of myself for a couple of years,” Daubert said. “That means no stress, losing weight and exercising.” Daubert, a home remodeler, sought to return to the council after serving two...

Business Social set for Nov. 20

Business Friday, November 15, 2019

 Gather up on your business cards!  The town and its Economic Development Committee will host a get together on Nov. 20 at Gaucho’s Gourmet Market. The restaurant is at 7357 Miami Lakes Drive in the Cypress Village Shopping Center. The event, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., is an opportunity to meet more than 100 people within two short hours. Attendees will include business professionals; owners of companies;...

Thanksgiving lunch for seniors

Community Friday, November 15, 2019

The town of Miami Lakes and its Elderly Affairs Committee is inviting residents to its annual Thanksgiving Senior Social.   A good time with great friends is promised for the luncheon that is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 23 from 11 a.m - 2 p.m. The gathering will be held in the grand ballroom of Shula’s Hotel and Golf Club, 6842 Main St., in Miami Lakes. Seating is limited and reservations are...

Our Neighborhoods: Gramercy Park

Community By Megan Medina, Reporter Friday, November 15, 2019

History     The Graham Companies developed the Gramercy Park residential community in the early 1990s. The gated neighborhood has just 72 homes.      It is bordered on the east by Northwest 82nd Avenue and Northwest 161st Terrace on the north. The southernmost street is Northwest 159th Terrace.     The neighborhood is fully developed. Most homes are built in the Mediterranean style, with red tile roofs...

Freebee is carefree for riders

Featured By Megan Medina, Reporter Thursday, October 31, 2019

Outside of her home on the upper west side of Miami Lakes, retiree Sila Rivero stepped into a modified golf cart called the Freebee.“I’m so glad to see you!” Rivero said in Spanish to driver Xavier Mejia as he picked her up for a 1.5 mile trip to Royal Oaks Plaza on Miami Lakes Drive.The Freebee is an electric ride service that has shuttled people of all ages around town since January 2018, at no cost to passengers.Some customers are like...
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