The Trelles Cottage boutique celebrated her store with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 6. Owner Kimberly Trelles sells housewares, jewelry, gifts and clothing in the shop at 8140 NW 155th St. that is open Saturdays. Some products have humorous Cuban and Miami Lakes themes, and cow print is prevalent.       “I want to thank Kim and [husband] Dan [Trelles] for choosing Miami Lakes to not only live,...

 The town and its Economic Development Committee are accepting nominations for the 9th Annual Best of Miami Lakes Awards for businesses in nine categories until Sept. 19.       There are new, expanded categories for the competition in 2025:  -Best Breakfast Spot;  -Best Happy Hour;  -Best Cup of Coffee;  -Best Financial;  -Best Legal;  -Best Real...

             The town council honored Latin Builders Association President Anthony “Tony” R. Gomez during the July 15 municipal meeting. Gomez co-founded and is president of Unitech Builders Corp. He was recognized for his leadership of the Latin Builders Association.       Mayor Josh Dieguez presented Gomez with a proclamation proclaiming July 26 “Anthony Gomez...

     The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce welcomed James Kohnstamm, director at Miami-Dade County Innovation and Economic Development, at its Aug. 13 luncheon.       Kohnstamm spoke before 80 business owners and most of the town council at Miami Lakes Hotel on Main.       “I lead the office of Innovation and Economic Development that is a program within the mayor’s...

   JetStream Federal Credit Union President and Chief Executive Officer Jeanne Kucey has rejoined the Board of Directors for the Center for Financial Training International.      Kucey returned to the organization in the spring. One of its 10 bases is at Miami Dade College. It offers in person and online classes to train finance industry employees and coordinates the Future Bankers and Financial Professionals...