Miami Lakes AutoMall has given gifts to local organizations, and Partner Fred Senra is shown with two of recipients.      “We’re giving back to the community, to grass roots organizations,” Senra said. “I keep it to local groups as much as I can, and 70% of the gifts are in Miami Lakes.”      In the first photo, Senra is presenting a $500 check from the...

    The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce presented a panel of three local business owners to discuss employee issues, including hiring, lawsuits and payroll taxes.      Alex Miranda, co-owner and founder for Virtify, attorney Gloria M. Garcia, founding partner Gloria M. Garcia P.A. and Romy Pego Remior, owner and founder of HiveWorks Business Solutions, entertained an audience of 70 executives during the Jan. 14...

Feb 7 Elevate Church Love Day Prayer Drive-thru Receive a short, simple prayer from volunteers without leaving your car. 6250 Miami Lakes Drive East, 9 a.m. -Noon, Free. Feb. 7 Valentine’s Painting with a Twist Hosted by the Special Needs Advisory Board, 15501 Bull Run Road. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Register at TOML.Eventbrite.com. Feb. 7 The 8th Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival To benefit the Town Foundation and community causes....

   The Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board is accepting applications for the Future Leaders Scholarship.       Two scholarships, of  $1,500 each, are funded by The Graham Companies.      High school seniors who live in town and expect to graduate in the spring are eligible to apply.      Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, a commitment to community...

     Kimberly Trelles announced the winner of the inaugural Miami Lakes Local Lotto during the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s Jan. 14 luncheon.      Tracey Gonzalez won the $500 prize that Mayor Josh Dieguez drew from a bag of entries.       From Nov. 7 through Jan. 7, residents and visitors had a chance to dine or shop from area businesses and restaurants and collect stamps...