Town Topics: How would you improve the quality of life in Miami Lakes?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, April 2, 2026

Lynn Cole Retired Paralegal Miami Lakes       “I think they need to restrict development because of the traffic situation,” Lynn Cole said. “The air traffic too [at Miami-]Opa-Locka [Executive Airport] has become intolerable. It’s every 20 minutes over the house.”  Rosario Navarro Chair, Elderly Affairs Committee Realtor Associate, Fortune International...

Community Calendar

Calendar By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, April 2, 2026

April 4 Spring Fling Easter Event Join the Youth Activities Task Force for their annual Easter egg hunt (at 10:30 a.m.), music and photo booth. Dine at food trucks. Miami Lakes Veterans Park, 15151 NW 82nd Ave. 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. April 4 Easter Scavenger Hunt @ Main Street Start at MyGym, 6763 Main St., to get a map to follow clues and find hidden eggs and surprises downtown. 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free. April 8 Miami Lakes Chamber...

Obituary: Restaurateur Giuseppe “Joe” Maurici

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, April 2, 2026

   Giuseppe “Joe” Maurici died March 15 after a long illness. He was 70 and lived in Miami Lakes, where he was well-known for his generosity and his southern Italian cooking at Domenico’s Italian Restaurant.      Born in Cittanova in Italy’s Calabria region, Maurici immigrated to the United States with his parents Domenico and Francesca Maurici.      “He was...

Scenes from Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Parish & School’s 52nd Annual Festival

Religious By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, April 2, 2026

     Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church and Parish held its 52nd Annual Spring Festival during the first weekend in March at its school campus. The event, presented by the church community, featured old fashioned carnival rides, kids’ performances, food from around the world and raffles.       Supporters included Car Grand Sponsor Headquarter Toyota; Grand Sponsors El Sembrador Foods; Haus of...

Lawton Chiles Middle School competes in track meets

Sports Staff Report Thursday, April 2, 2026

    The Lawton Chiles Middle School track team, coached by Patricia Ferdinand Julmis, competed for the first time in several meets in recent months, including the Dade County Youth Fair and the  Larry Wooten Invitational, among others.       On the track, Londyn Streeter, Hailey Knudson, Amahrie Florvil, Emely Brito, Tamis Davis and Nathalie Tusell ran in sprint and middle distance...
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