Nominate a Local Business for the Best of Miami Lakes Awards 2024

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Do you have a favorite coffee spot in Miami Lakes? What shops do you tell your friends about? For the eighth year in a row, the town and its Economic Development Committee are accepting nominations for the Best of Miami Lakes Awards. Here are the categories: Café/Cup of Coffee Lunch Spot Dinner restaurant Shopping Beauty Health Provider Professional Service Fitness Nominations in the first round will be...

‘Cafecito con René’ at BB’s Bakehouse in Miami Lakes

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, October 4, 2024

     Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sen. René Garcia greeted constituents from District 13 during one of his “Cafecito con René” gatherings at BB’s Bakehouse in Miami Lakes on Sept. 10.       Guests included Stuart Wyllie, president and chief executive officer of The Graham Companies; Miami-Dade Police officers from the Miami Lakes district and Miami-Dade County Public Schools Board...

Jean-Poix challenges Fabricio in state race

Government By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, October 4, 2024

     The Florida House of Representatives District 110 race has incumbent Rep. Tom Fabricio, R-Miami Lakes and challenger Stanley “J.P.” Jean-Poix, a Democrat and a retired City of Miami Police Officer.       Fabricio, 47, an attorney who grew up in Miami Lakes, has represented the area since 2020.    He lives on the west side with his wife and two daughters. His law degree is from...

Town Topics: What kind of goodies do you hand out on Halloween?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, October 4, 2024

Damian Reynoso   Bartender, Café Mi Vitrola  Miramar   “I will do a mixed bag of candy that has all kinds of candy like M&M’s and lollipops,” Damian Reynoso said in Spanish.  Brantley Jay Vogt  Regional Vice President, Primerica  Pembroke Pines   “We do the honor [system], we leave a bucket outside usually,” Brantley Jay Vogt said....

Ribbon Cutting: Miami Lakes Medical Center

Business By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, October 4, 2024

     Miami Lakes Medical Center in the Royal Oaks Plaza is the newest business to celebrate opening with a ribbon cutting. Eduardo Elizalde, a physician’s assistant and owner of the business and staff were joined on Sept. 5 by members of the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, the town’s Economic Development Committee and town council members.       “Thank you for choosing Miami Lakes to...
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