Dr. Cristina Sanchez, a Miami Lakes native, has joined the orthodontic team at Specialty Smiles.       Born and raised in the community, Dr. Sanchez is excited to bring her expertise and passion for creating confident smiles to the residents she grew up alongside of, the practice said.      “It’s really special to be back serving the community that helped raise...

     The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce held its 25th Annual Business Expo on Nov. 5 at the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main. At this year’s event about 60 exhibitors ranging from local eateries to insurance firms, developers, banks, restaurants and even local gift shops presented their goods and services to the community.       “I thought it was great, I thought the energy was really, really high...

      One of The Graham Companies’ longtime employees has won a coveted prize: an Inn Key Award from the Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association.      Ricardo “Ricky” Martinez, tennis supervisor at the Miami Lakes Athletic Club, received the Recreation/Spa Employee of the Year Award from the hospitality organization.      The prize recognizes outstanding and...

     It’s such a good party, The Graham Companies and the Main Street Merchants have presented it for 39 years.      On Nov. 22, the 40th Annual Main Street Festival of Lights kicks off the holiday season with Santa, elves and lots of free, family-friendly fun.       Children can get their faces painted, enjoy performers, write letters to the big guy in the red suit, decorate...

     The inaugural Cars for Heroes show presented by the Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee drew a crowd downtown on Oct. 11.       From shiny Corvettes to colorful Low Riders, there was something for every auto fan to admire. Kids got to see fire trucks and police cars, old and new, and a bomb squad robot, too.        Ninety-nine vehicles entered the competition that also...