Town Topics: Fall began on Sept. 22. Are you looking forward to better weather?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, October 3, 2025

Katrina Friedberg   Owner, iGlō Aesthetics and Wellness, Miami Lakes   “Yes, my goodness, I’m looking forward to being able to pick up my kids at Our Lady of the Lakes here without puddles,” Katrina Friedberg said.  “Also the shift in the weather is driving my sinuses crazy.” 

Melissa Hernandez   Office Manager, iGlō Aesthetics and Wellness, Miami Lakes  "I am because as Katrina mentioned, my children also go to Our Lady of the Lakes,” Melissa Hernandez said. “The pick-up situation with the bad weather is awful and my son plays baseball, and the field keeps getting flooded and games [get] rescheduled. We definitely need fall weather in Miami,” she said. “We’re just tired of the puddles and rain. My dog is also not a fan.” 

Carlos Padilla Co-Owner, Chela’s Cocteleria, Miami Lakes  “I want it to be better,” Carlos Padilla said. “I don’t think it’ll be better until the next month and a half. Yes, I would love to have better weather, it’s been killing business. We have to be patient. Every business suffers when there is bad weather. We as Floridians don’t like to go out when it’s raining.” 

Vanessa Martinez Marketing Manager, Chela’s Cocteleria, Miami Lakes  “I am so looking forward to better weather,” Vanessa Martinez said. “I am sick of the tiny floods here and there. My dog hates the rain. She gets all scared, she hides in the closet. We have skylights at my house and the second she hears a drop, she’s like, ‘I’m out.’”

Rosa Jeong  Owner, The Light Studio, Miami Lakes  “I am definitely looking forward to better weather,” Rosa Jeong. “One, because this is a natural light studio and the light makes it come alive. Two, I am positive my clients are tired of the humidity and just having to come here [from outside] with their make-up melted off and their hair all nice and poofy. This is my favorite time of year when it finally, as cool as South Florida can get, cools down.”