A gift for youth sports

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, November 16, 2023

     Once again, Miami Lakes AutoMall and Chevrolet is a sponsor of the Optimist Club’s youth baseball league.      On Oct. 28, Fred Senra, partner at Miami Lakes AutoMall, met with the organization at the Optimist Park Clubhouse to donate a $1,500 check to the athletic program.       Shown in the photo from left are Jim Hamilton, Optimist Club board member, treasurer and director...

Sponsors sought to brighten Miami Lakes Drive

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, November 16, 2023

    The Town of Miami Lakes is seeking sponsors to help brighten Miami Lakes Drive this season with 12 large ornaments, 39 holiday banners and lights on medians along Northwest 154th Street between Fairway Drive and Northwest 82nd Avenue.        Sponsorship amounts are $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000. Donors may be named on banners and in an announcement on the town’s website. Donation forms will be accepted...

Perez addresses business group

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, November 16, 2023

     Retired U.S. Marine Col. William G. Perez drew from his extensive military experience to share with the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce how the U.S. government protects American commerce and banking around the world.      “Without good national security, you do not have a business here,” Perez told 50 business owners and veterans at the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main on Nov. 8.   ...

Local businesses present their services at Expo

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, November 16, 2023

     Over 40 organizations joined the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce for its annual Networking Business Expo on Nov. 2.       Representing the breadth of industries in the area were three colleges; seven community service groups; three non-profits; eight restaurants, suppliers and caterers; banks, credit unions and real estate companies; insurance firms; health clubs and medical...

The Graham Companies builds eighth home with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, November 2, 2023

     On Oct. 17 and Oct. 20, the Graham Companies sent two teams of employee volunteers to work on a home it sponsored for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami.  The volunteers installed baseboards, trimmed windows and landscaped the property around the mint green house in northwest Miami-Dade County. The highlight after two days of volunteering was the home dedication for new owner Antoinette and her son....
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