BGEC’s Bobcat Dancers win awards at state contest

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 15, 2024

     Bob Graham Education Center’s Bobcat Dancers won awards at The American Dance Alliance State Dance Competition.       On Jan. 27 at the Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines, the team of 27 dancers performed 17 routines, a release from the school said.       Girls from middle and elementary grades received accolades for their performances. Lauren Cancela and...

Traffic light coming to key intersection on Miami Lakes Drive

Government By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 15, 2024

     Any commuter who travels Miami Lakes Drive or to Business Park West can testify to the knot of cars that jam the drive at Northwest 79th Court on weekday mornings.       Eastbound drivers determined to reach the Palmetto Expressway and those with destinations in the southwest part of town often clash at the intersection and block lanes.        A solution to drivers who won’t...

Crowd attends 6th Annual Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 15, 2024

   Under the warm glow of cafe lights, Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival patrons followed a path through Optimist Park to sample wines, craft beers and small bites from local restaurants.       Music filled the park and welcomed revelers during the three-hour charity event that benefitted education and other causes of the Miami Lakes Town Foundation.       Marking its sixth year, the...

Restaurants ready to serve Miami Lakers

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, February 1, 2024

Cypress Village Shopping Center BurgerFi 7431 Miami Lakes Drive.  786-322-6270. Dine in, take-out. www.burgerfi.com CRUZEIRO Brazilian Steakhouse 7419 Miami Lakes Dr. 305-363-5247 Indoor/outdoor dining, take-out, Uber Eats. Order from cruzeirosteakhouse.net. DiCED 7425 Miami Lakes Drive  305-961-1032 Dicedfood.com, indoor dining; take-out; Uber Eats; Postmates; DoorDash....

Miami Lakes officials visit legislators in Tallahassee

Government By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, February 1, 2024

          The Florida legislature is in session. Before the lawmaking began, a group of officials from Miami Lakes visited the Capitol in Tallahassee.       The local council members and town leaders met with Fla. Sen. Bryan Avila, R-Miami Springs and Fla. Rep. Tom Fabricio, R-Miami Lakes.      The group also called on Fla. Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez, R-Doral; Rep. Alina Garcia,...
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