Tico Casamayor’s reach extends past the six square miles of Miami Lakes thanks to all that he does for his fellow business owners and Miami Lakers. Following a stroke in early 2026, Casamayor has been sidelined from his usual activities that have earned him the unofficial title “Mr. Miami Lakes.” At the October lunch of the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce - an organization that Casamayor serves as communication officer...

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava celebrated the success of the county and its business community during her annual visit to the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce. Levine Cava, who drew a crowd of more than 80 business owners and other community leaders, spoke about the state of the county and the importance of small business. “The state of the county is strong,” Levine Cava said. Levine Cava detailed the...

Ghosts, vampires, Disney princesses and pretty much every Marvel character showed up on Main Street as families came out for the annual Trick or Treat on Main Street event. Local businesses such as Snow’s Jewelers and Bon Vivant  Charcuterie and Gourmet Market got into the spooky spirit as trick-or-treaters loaded up on treats from local spots.

Nov. 14 Teen Pickleball Tournament. Teens between the ages of 13 and 17 can compete in a friendly pickleball tournament hosted by the Town of Miami Lakes. Show off skills, make friends and enjoy a fun evening play. Registration is required at https://bit.ly/47rCMeq. Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 Northwest 162 St. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free to register.   Nov. 14 Cars for Heroes 2026. The Public Safety Committee will present its...

On Tuesday Miami Lakers voted to keep the council as six members with the mayor but did make other changes to the Town Charter. Residents saw 15 charter amendments on their ballots as created by the charter revision commission comprised of residents who meet every 10 years to propose changes to the town council.  Changes to the charter voted on by residents were: Revising procedures for filling Town Council and mayoral...