Town Topics: Father’s Day is June 15. What is the best gift you have received?

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Darwin Villavicencio  Lieutenant, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Miami Lakes      “The best gift I’ve received is that they still remember [me],” Darwin Villvicencio said. “In my case,...

County Commissioner Sen. René Garcia meets constituents at BB’s Bakehouse

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, February 29, 2024

      Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sen. René Garcia represents District 13 which includes Miami Lakes. He hosted one of his regular ‘Cafecito con René’ gatherings on Feb. 24 at BB’s Bakehouse on Main Street.

      Among Garcia’s constitutents who joined him for coffee and pastries were candidates running in Miami Lakes municipal elections. Former Vice Mayor Nelson Rodriguez and attorney Bryan Morera were there; they are among five candidates competing for council Seat 6 in the special election to be held April 9. Also present was Realtor J.C. Fernandez, who is seeking council Seat 3 in the Nov. 5 general election. In the crowd and running in November was retired lawman Mario Knapp, a candidate for Miami-Dade County Sheriff. 

      Members of the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Business Networking International also chatted with Garcia.