Ten years ago, Joaquin Medina and his wife purchased their first home in Miami Lakes. Medina’s wife was raised in the town, where her family ran their construction business, Beacon Constructors. Nearby in Hialeah, Medina’s parents, now Miami Lakes residents, own and operated their own business Miami JM Corporation, located near the Miami International Airport.  Inspired by his parents, Medina followed their...

  The long-awaited 7-Eleven store finally opened its doors August 17 at the corner of Miami Lakes Drive and Fairway Drive. New customers were greeted by tents from the Florida Lottery and the radio station Hits 97.3. Free Slurpees as well as complimentary Monster Energy drinks or Coca-Cola products were also given to event-goers.  Mayor Manny Cid was also in attendance at the grand opening along with his two sons, who were also...

  Dan Grech, founder of BizHack Academy and an award-winning journalist and storyteller at The Miami Herald, Washington Post and NPR, is the guest speaker for the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce membership meeting. The event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 12 at Don Shula’s Hotel, 6842 Main Street. Grech also worked at two software startups and an energy company, and has mentored startups and established...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee  (EAC) will host several educational, fun and exciting events for seniors in September. Lunch Bunch and Bingo – Socialize and make new friends while having fun and enjoying Free nutritious lunches provided by Giardino Gourmet Salads. Two events are scheduled at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue:  Wednesday, September 12, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations are...

  LIME, a leading shared mobility company with a multimodal fleet that includes pedal bikes, electric bikes and electric scooters, has announced an agreement with the Town of Miami Lakes to deploy dockless bikes throughout the municipality.  The move comes after the SPIN Bikeshare company decided to end its program in Miami-Dade County. The LIME pedal bicycles, which will be phased into deployment throughout a six-week period,...