Students from the Center for Financial Training Future Bankers & Financial Professionals Program recently completed an internship designed to introduce young professionals to the world of financial services. The high school students spent the summer working for JetStream Federal Credit Union, where they got hands-on experience and professional development opportunities. They also learned about all the various careers on offer in the...

Voting is now open for the annual Best of Miami Lakes Awards.      In its 10th year, the awards allow residents to nominate outstanding local businesses. They are hosted by the Town of Miami Lakes and its Economic Development Committee.      Nominations opened in late July and will close on Aug. 31. Finalists will be announced at the 2026 Small Business Bootcamp on September 25. The final round of voting...

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Bon Vivant Charcuterie and Gourmet Market is bringing a bit of Euro summer to Miami Lakes.      To celebrate the shop’ one-year anniversary in June, owners Lilly Tudela and Jennifer Lajud  have debuted new menu items.      There are four new wine-based cocktails and one mocktail; three new happy-hour appetizers to try and three new sandwiches to sample.      The Venetian Orange...

Thanks to the United Way and TD Bank, members of the wider Miami small business community got a tour of Miami Lakes businesses.      The professionals got on a bus to check out Miami Lakes and the Amelia District in Hialeah during their recent visit. After starting at TD Bank, they visited three Miami Lakes restaurants. Mayor Josh Dieguez joined them to help kick off the tour at TD Bank before the bus set off. On their...