For the past decade, Ocean Bank in Miami Lakes has been the top donor to boys and girls basketball program that is run by the Optimist Club in Miami Lakes. This year, the bank presented $500 to the group. The money allowed it to buy uniforms and equipment for athletes.  The program is in its 45th season, according to Jim Hamilton, a member of the Optimists and the group’s basketball commissioner. Adolfo J....

Working for the town of Miami Lakes for just one year, William “Willie” Sanchez is known as someone who can be relied upon to make sure things go right. Sanchez is the coordinator of committees and special events. And on Oct. 16, Town Manager Edward Pidermann announced that Sanchez, 47, was the 2019 Town Employee of the Year. Sanchez, a longtime town resident, said the honor was a surprise for him. “I was...

 Gather up on your business cards!  The town and its Economic Development Committee will host a get together on Nov. 20 at Gaucho’s Gourmet Market. The restaurant is at 7357 Miami Lakes Drive in the Cypress Village Shopping Center. The event, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., is an opportunity to meet more than 100 people within two short hours. Attendees will include business professionals; owners of companies;...

Business networking socials are starting up again in Miami Lakes.The town and its Economic Development Committee will host a gathering on Nov. 20 at Gaucho’s Gourmet Market.The restaurant is at 7357 Miami Lakes Drive in the Cypress Village Shopping Center.The event will run from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.It is an opportunity to meet more than 100 people within two short hours.Members include business professionals; owners ofcompanies;...

Three longtime friends and experienced attorneys with ties to Miami Lakes and its government have launched a new partnership.It’s a dream come true for Miami Lakes residents Raul Gastesi, Raul Lopez and Ceasar Mestre.Earlier this year they formed Gastesi,Lopez & Mestre PLLC, at 8105 N.W. 155th St.And to help give it a real hometown feel, most of their attorneys live in town or are former residents.The trio, who all graduated from the...