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...

     The town’s premier business organization held its inaugural awards gala on Oct. 17 at the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main. The event supported the American Cancer Society. Guests dined, danced and partied while dressed in black tie and trustee members received custom trophies. A silent auction, including art by Richard Pis, aka Ricky G, benefitted the American Cancer Society. The honorees were: Platinum Trustee and VIP...

     Jim Hamilton, at left, treasurer of the Miami Lakes Optimist Club, receives a $1,500 check from Fred Senra, partner in Miami Lakes AutoMall. The dealership’s Miami Lakes Chevrolet made its annual donation to sponsor the 2025 baseball season, a gift he has made for the past 15 years.        Hamilton gave Senra a plaque in thanks for the AutoMall’s support of another program, flag football...

There is an incentive to shop and dine close to home this holiday season: Miami Lakes Local Lotto, which will give customers at restaurants and stores a chance to win prizes.      Kimberly Trelles, owner of the Trelles Cottage gift shop, created the game to celebrate small businesses and restaurants in town.       Sponsors include the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce and The Graham...

    The Miami Foundation is about to launch its 14th Give Miami Day on Nov. 20. The donation window opens on Nov. 15.       The organization coordinates donations to more than 1,000 local non-profits in a single 24-hour event. It hopes to surpass last year’s record $39.5 million contributions.      Gifts start at $25. The Miami Foundation has wealthy donors who will match gifts,...