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Gala Grand Opening for Miami Lakes 7-Eleven convenience store Vol. 44, No 17
By Kayleen Padron The Miami Laker staff The long-awaited 7-Eleven store finally opened its doors August 17 at the corner of Miami Lakes Drive and Fairway Drive. New customers were greeted by tents from the Florida Lottery and the radio station Hits 97.3. Free Slurpees as well as complimentary Monster Energy drinks or Coca-Cola products were also given to event-goers. Mayor Manny Cid was also in attendance at the grand opening along with his two sons, who were also enjoying the Slurpees to beat the summer heat. “It was the largest grand opening that I’ve experienced, and actually I think it was the largest that we’ve had in Miami,” said district manager and field consultant for Miami-Dade 7Eleven stores, Edison Ingram. “We had one of the largest crowds, we had over 1,000 customers come in our store and make a purchase.” The new store has many firsts for a 7-Eleven in South Florida. In addition to an innovative
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open ‘coffin-like’ freezer for ice cream, the store is the first in the area to have polished concrete floors, wood grain paneling and subway tiles to create a more modern look. A coffee bar is located next to the freezer with a variety of options including the traditional cup of joe and iced brews. “You won’t find another 7Eleven like this in Miami or anywhere in South Florida. It has the skylights for a more contemporary style. We’re also the first store in Miami with the company digital TV menu board. So come take a look at your beautiful 7-eleven!” chuckled Ingram. A new self-serve roller grill with hot dogs and taquitos has also been introduced to the store. Starting September 26, the store will also be launching a new way to order through their 7-Now App. Healthier options are also available in their ‘better for you’ sandwich case that offers healthier alternatives like salads or protein packs. The 7-Eleven will also be
making positive impacts to the community of Miami Lakes. “We do school programs as far as grants. We’re really big into academics and sports, so the store will be donating as we build relationships with schools. We’ve actually reached out to schools within a two or five mile radius of the store, we used to grant up to $711, but we changed that, and now we can grant up to $2,000,” explained Ingram. “We’re glad to be in the community, and we’re looking forward to a great partnership,” concluded Ingram.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Story-teller Dan Grech visits M.L. Chamber...Page 4
Winners announced in the Town’s ‘Capture a Miami Lakes Moment’ contest Miami Lakes announced the winners of the 2018 “Capture a Miami Lakes Moment” photo contest. First place honors went to Juan Carlos Garcia for a breathtaking photo of one of the Miami Lakes entrance features. Second place was awarded to Daniel Rodriguez who snapped a photo on his bike ride back from Miami Lakes Picnic Park West that shows a large herd of the town’s trademark cows grazing in a field. Jose Alvarez’s photo received third place honors for capturing
two Miami Lakes runners enjoying the beautiful and serene Graham Park. Honorable mention awards went to Andres Suarez for his views of the lake at Commerce Way, and Susanna Inguanzo for capturing balmy breezes at a Miami Lakes sunset. The winners were recognized at the September 4 Council meeting and the photos will be published on the Town’s website, social media pages, and use in the Town’s marketing materials.
THE NEW 7-ELEVEN convenience store and Mobil gas sta- JUAN CARLOS GARCIA was the First Place winner of the Townʼs “Capture a Miami Lakes tion has opened on the corner of Miami Lakes Drive and Moment” photo contest with his shot of one of the Miami Lakes entrance features. Fairway Drive near the Cypress Village Shopping Center. (Other winners will be featured in future issues.)
A Look Inside:
I Council considers $2.5M I News and Notes of interest I Town Manager candidates I St. Thomas University loan for Optimist Park during from the Town of Miami Lakes. narrowed to five plus two alter- launches football and budget discussions.................2 See pages.........................6 & 7 nates.......................................10 marching band programs.....19
I Humans of Miami Lakes: I LIME mobility sharing I Pace High celebrates State I Community Calendar, 15, Zumba instructor Virnalis dockless bicycles come to champion team and 5A Coach School, sports and church news, Martinez-Arvelo.........4 Miami Lakes............................8 of the Year..........................18 18-29, Classified ads...28-31