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...

The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes is accepting reservations for its annual Community Flea Market to be held Saturday, Nov. 2.Sellers can reserve two parking spaces for $40.Proceeds will support the club’s mission of advancing the status of women and girls.Local groups such as The Lotus House Women’s Shelter; Footprints Foundation and the Women’s Heart and Breast Initiative are beneficiaries, the club said.The market will happen rain or shine, 8...

Branch Library6699 Windmill Gate Rd.Miami Lakes, Fla. 33014305-822-6520For Children and FamiliesCrafty Little FingersTuesdays, Nov. 12, 19, and 2611 a.m.-11:30 a.m.Make a variety of craft projects, as supplies last. Smaller toddlers may need help.Registration not required.STEM SaturdaySaturday, Nov. 910 a.m. – NoonAges 5 – 15. Fun, hands-on activities with FIU undergraduate and medical students who will discuss genetics.Movies for...

After Hurricane Dorian devastated several islands in the Bahamas over Labor Day weekend, BankUnited employees donated generously to a relief fund and their company contributed to the cause as well.Shown above are Tom te Riele, BankUnited executive vice president/managing director of diversified specialty banking; Deborah Koch, executive director, American Red Cross Greater Miami and The Keys Chapter and Chris Perry, BankUnited executive vice...

Kids of all ages were climbing the padded walls at the grand opening of the My Gym children’s fitness center.Little ones walked along balance beams, climbed through colorful, padded tunnels and took turns going down slides. A rock wall awaited climbers.Everybody was smiling, including staffers and moms and dads when the gym debuted on Oct. 25.When the storefront at 6763 Main St. became available, owner Amanda Saltiel-Ayra knew she’d found a...