The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Town of Miami Lakes, will present the annual Networking Business Expo, which is scheduled for Thursday, November 16, at Shula’s Hotel Grand Ballroom, 6842 Main Street.A ribbon cutting ceremony kicks off the event at 4:45 p.m., followed by the networking from 5 to 8 p.m.The free event allows participants to connect to local businesses and community leaders to help grow their...

Entrepreneurs’ Organization – South Florida (EO-SOFLO), represented by Miami Lakes business owner Aaron Lee, has joined the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) initiative designed to wipe out global poverty, fight inequality and tackle climate change by 2030.As president of EO-SOFLO, Lee was appointed to the EO committee that recently met at the United Nations during the 72nd session of the U.N General...

Miami Lakes resident Dr. Carmen Crespi was honored at the October Town Council meeting for reaching a milestone of servicing 12,000 patients during her career. She grew up in the Town and knew at the start of her orthodontic career she wanted to open her practice in her hometown. Pictured (from left) Councilmember Tim Daubert, Vice Mayor Nelson Rodriguez, Councilmembers Frank Mingo and Ceasar Mestre, Crespi, Mayor Manny Cid, and...

Heloisa Melo’s name rolls off the tongue and aptly captures her essence – that of ethereal relaxation. It’s no wonder she ended up in the massage and beauty industry. Melo’s breathy voice and serene demeanor are quick to put anyone at ease and she uses these talents to nurture others, most recently as the lead massage therapist at the Spa at Shula’s to suggest complimentary massages to local first...

Trick-or-treaters in all sorts of costumes, ages 6-12, visited The Graham Companies, Shula’s Hotel, and Shula’s Athletic Club on October 27 as part of a trick-or-treat event set up by The Graham Companies and Touching Miami With Love. Touching Miami With Love is an organization that provides opportunities to the Overtown and West Homestead communities including sports, entrepreneurial projects, art, life skills, literacy and...