As the Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Court and Comptroller, Juan Fernandez-Barquin wears plenty of hats.      He oversees jury duty and traffic tickets, acts as clerk for the county commission and and works with real estate attorneys to keep a record of the deeds, mortgages, judgements and other documents.      “You want one individual or one office in each county to handle all these deeds if you...

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...

The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Miami Lakes AutoMall to collect donations for the people of Venezuela.      Following two earthquakes that struck on June 24 the chamber, along with the AutoMall, are asking the business community and residents to donate items.      “[We’re collecting] pickaxes, shovels, buckets, water and diapers,” Armando Arratia said in...

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is closed for renovation. Patrons may visit the branch in Palm Springs North at 17601 NW 78th Ave. for classes. Many classes require registration, call for information at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org.      The branch is open 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday; 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday -Saturday and closed Sunday. It will also be closed July 3 -...

July 21,  Aug. 4 Miami Lakes Toastmasters Club Online meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Go to MiamiLakes.ToastmasstersClubs.org. Guests are always welcome to attend at no cost.   July 21 Zonta Fundraiser Grab a pizza and support the Zonta Club of Miami Lakes at Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza. Whether you dine in, take out or pick up, mention Zonta in person, by phone, or...