BLACC Boutique (BLACC) owner Stephanie Farah always wanted to own a boutique because she loves making people happy and clothes makes people feel happy. On May 29 she celebrated the five year anniversary of BLACC on Main Street in Town Center.The anniversary was filled with a sale and a celebration including her most loyal VIP customers. Farah is very proud of her accomplishments thus far. “Owning a boutique is a lot of hard work, it’s not as...

Jack McCall’s enshrinement into the inaugural Hall of Fame and a golf tournament in his memory will highlight the Optimist Club of Miami Lakes’ 50th anniversary celebration which includes a dinner to honor past presidents and volunteers of the organization. The golf tournament kicks off the event at 8 a.m., July 27, at Shula’s Golf Club, 7601 Miami Lakes Drive, where the proceeds will benefit Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.The golf tournament...

Don Shula’s Hotel and Zeta Event Productions are hosting a Bridal and Quince Expo on July 21 from noon - 5 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom at the hotel located at 6842 Main Street.
The event will include designer bridal and quince dresses, food and drinks, cake tasting and much more. Tickets are $5 per couple or quinceanera family. Tickets may be purchased through eventbrite at https://bit.ly/2POxiSk.

Gabriela Blanca Jorge, a veteran server at Shula’s Steak 2 restaurant on Main Street, rushed into action on June 13 to help save a life. During lunch, one of the guests dashed into the service station apparently choking and in distress. Jorge was the first to see her in a frantic state, eyes bulging and turning blue. She recognized what was happening and immediately went behind her to apply the Heimlich maneuver. The first two attempts were...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs and Veterans committees are hosting a workshop with Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser Pedro J. Garcia at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 15, to discuss topics including Homestead Exemption and additional benefits available for qualified properties for Miami Lakes residents.Having worked in the Florida real estate industry wince 1970, Garcia, a veteran of the U.S. Army and member of American Legion Post 0346, was the...