Santa Paws came to town to visit with the dogs of Miami Lakes for the 2nd Annual Paw-liday Palooza, presented by Zen Canine Club. Furry friends and their family members met on Dec. 20 at K-9 Cove to enjoy a day of holiday-themed activities. The first 30 pups that attended received doggie bags filled with a festive ball and waste bags; seasonal hand sanitizer; a clay paw print ornament; a white and green 25th Anniversary of Miami Lakes dog...

    During his State of the Town address on Dec. 8, Miami Lakes Mayor Josh Dieguez singled out the Gonzalez family as Volunteers of the Year. The family - Omar Gonzalez, a member of the town’s Civic Association prior to incorporation; his wife Cathy Quintana, an Accountant in the Corporate Division at The Graham Companies; Omar’s brother Kelvin Gonzalez and Omar and Cathy’s adult children, Christina, known as...

     The Saint Andrews Pipe Band of Miami led by Pipe Major Jason Wright launched Miami Lakes’ 25th Anniversary celebration with a march through Veterans Park while playing “Scotland the Brave.”     The Scottish music was a reference to the heritage of the Graham family who have owned land in the town since the 1930s and continue developing properties on it.      It was the start...

Justin Rodriguez  Assistant Store Manager, TD Bank Miami Lakes  “I’d love to see the whole community come together, and some live music,” Justin Rodriguez said.  “[I’d like to see] a slide show, showing how it was back in the day to what it has become. I’d love to see a side by side, to give us younger generation a glimpse of the past.” Anthony Gomez Mortgage...

     Preparations are being made for a public celebration of the incorporation of Miami Lakes.      A committee comprised of the leaders of volunteer boards and committees in town are planning a big bash that is proposed for Veterans Park on Dec. 6.       “We want the whole community to enjoy this special event,” said Felicia Salazar, who is chairing the anniversary committee...

Dapper doggos, merry mutts and pampered pooches will all be in for a treat on August 30 when Zen Canine Club hosts its first anniversary celebration. “We are so excited to host this in Miami Lakes and continue to serve our dog-loving community,” Zen owner and lead dog trainer Katherine Del Pino said. The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., is called Camp ZCC, and it’s being billed as “a camp-inspired...

Bon Vivant Charcuterie and Gourmet Market is bringing a bit of Euro summer to Miami Lakes.      To celebrate the shop’ one-year anniversary in June, owners Lilly Tudela and Jennifer Lajud  have debuted new menu items.      There are four new wine-based cocktails and one mocktail; three new happy-hour appetizers to try and three new sandwiches to sample.      The Venetian Orange...

Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart has called for justice and freedom for Cuban protestors on the fifth anniversary of a protest against the Castro regime.      Rep. Díaz-Balart, whose District 26 includes Miami Lakes, spoke out on the anniversary of what have come to be called the J11 protests. The pro-democracy protests, which that took place in Cuba on July 11, 2021, were met with a swift crackdown from the Cuban...

The Graham Companies has announced changes in leadership, as it moves towards its fourth generation of family leadership. Stu Wyllie has stepped down as President and CEO, succeeding Carol Wyllie as Chair of the Board.      Luis Martinez, has been named CEO, while longtime Chief Financial Officer Andre Teixeira, has been promoted to President.      The moves usher the fourth generation of Graham family...

If the United States’ 250th anniversary celebrations are helping you feel the artistic muse, Miami-Dade County has a competition for you.      Residents have until July 8 to submit entries in the “Our County, Our Country” community art competition.      The competition centers on the theme “We Are America: Miami’s Place in the Nation’s Story.” According to the...