Residents, attendees at the Festival of Lights, customers of the Mayor’s Cafe and employees of The Graham Companies donated hundreds of toys for kids that the Giving Gators charity distributed this holiday season.       Shown in the first photo at The Graham Companies in Miami Lakes, from left, Giving Gators Board Member Emily Garcia and Co-Founder Daylin Garcia, The Graham Companies Accountant,...

 Barbara Goleman Senior High School hosted the 4th Annual Middle Schools Mock Trial on Dec. 11. Four local schools competed: Bob Graham Education Center; Lawton Chiles Middle School; Hialeah Gardens Middle School, who took 1st Place, and Palm Springs Middle School, the 2nd Place winners.      Miami Lakes Councilman Steven Herzberg, who is a lawyer, and local attorneys Joshua Hertz, Christina Fiallo and Trinette Zarran...

     The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce kicked off Small Business Week with a tour around town, including visits to businesses on Main Street.       On Dec. 13, Chamber President Ray Palacios, President of Public Relations Tico Casamayor and Mayor Josh Dieguez met with business owners.       Dieguez got behind the counter to serve a customer at Bon Vivant Charcuterie & Gourmet...

Jan. 6, Jan. 20  Miami Lakes Toastmasters Club Online meetings held the first and third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m.  – 8:30 p.m. First visit is free, six-month membership costs $60. Go to Miamilakes.ToastmastersClubs.org Jan. 8 Senior Bingo Luncheon Elderly Affairs Committee presents bingo, a meal and prizes. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave. Ages 60+. 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. Registration...

Cypress Village Shopping Center BurgerFi 7431 Miami Lakes Drive.  786-322-6270. Dine in, take-out. www.burgerfi.com DiCED 7425 Miami Lakes Drive  305-961-1032 Dicedfood.com, indoor dining; take-out; Uber Eats; Postmates; DoorDash.   Dr. Limon 7341 Miami Lakes Drive 305-228-9199. Order from Doctorlimon.com. Indoor/outdoor dining; delivery; take-out; Foodie Order; Uber...