Cobiella named partner at Gastesi law firm

Business By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, December 5, 2024

     Lorenzo Cobiella, the deputy town attorney in Miami Lakes, was named partner on Nov. 20 at the law firm now called Gastesi, Lopez, Mestre and  Cobiella, PLLC.      Cobiella joined the practice in 2014. He has worked on cases involving trusts and estates; local government; education, land use and litigation.      He is also co-city attorney in Doral, special magistrate for the Town...

Ribbon Cutting: Specialty Smiles Orthodontics

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, December 5, 2024

     Specialty Smiles Orthodontics celebrated their new office in Miami Lakes with a ribbon cutting in October. Dr. Melissa Alfonso and her husband and business partner Dr. Eddy SedeƱo welcomed friends, relatives, members of the Miami Lakes town council and Chamber of Commerce to the celebration. “It is great to be here with you, Eddy and Melissa, to see the wonderful work you have done here,” Miami Lakes Chamber of...

Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce welcomes Amy Cao of Vicky Bakery

Business By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, December 5, 2024

   Amy Cao described how her in-laws who are Cuban immigrants, and their descendants, grew their 52-year-old Vicky Bakery chain to 26 locations when she spoke before the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce at its November luncheon.     “What started Vicky Bakery here in Miami was the decision my in-laws made was to come to this country fleeing communism and looking for an opportnity for their family, for their kids to...

Town announces Best of Miami Lakes Awards

Business By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, December 4, 2024

The town and its Economic Development Committee’s 8th Annual Best of Miami Lakes Awards results are in.  Some of the winners are  voters’ favorites and have appeared on the list for several years.      Best Fitness/Wellness/Gym: Miami Lakes Athletic Club. Voters have chosen the gym for the past four years.      “It is a honor and a privilege to be recognized by the...

39th Annual Festival of Lights brings crowds to Main Street

Community By Linda Trischitta and Alexandra Herrera Wednesday, December 4, 2024

     A 39-year tradition of The Graham Companies is the Festival of Lights, a free party for the public that is held on Main Street to kick off the holiday season.      So it was fitting that members of the fifth generation of the town’s founding family -- cousins William Rechichi, 10, and Graham Allen, 3, -- flicked a big switch to light up the street.      This year’s event,...
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