First Origin Mortgage Lenders celebrated the opening of their new office at 14100 Palmetto Frontage Road on Oct. 25 with a ribbon cutting. The two-decades old business is growing and needed a larger space. President and Chief Executive Officer Ray Palacios and Vice President of Operations Yaimet Palacios, who are married, were joined by employees, friends and relatives.       “We could not have gotten to where we...

     Lorenzo Cobiella, the deputy town attorney in Miami Lakes, was named partner on Nov. 20 at the law firm now called Gastesi, Lopez, Mestre and  Cobiella, PLLC.      Cobiella joined the practice in 2014. He has worked on cases involving trusts and estates; local government; education, land use and litigation.      He is also co-city attorney in Doral, special magistrate for the Town...

     Specialty Smiles Orthodontics celebrated their new office in Miami Lakes with a ribbon cutting in October. Dr. Melissa Alfonso and her husband and business partner Dr. Eddy Sedeño welcomed friends, relatives, members of the Miami Lakes town council and Chamber of Commerce to the celebration. “It is great to be here with you, Eddy and Melissa, to see the wonderful work you have done here,” Miami Lakes Chamber of...

   Amy Cao described how her in-laws who are Cuban immigrants, and their descendants, grew their 52-year-old Vicky Bakery chain to 26 locations when she spoke before the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce at its November luncheon.     “What started Vicky Bakery here in Miami was the decision my in-laws made was to come to this country fleeing communism and looking for an opportnity for their family, for their kids to...

The town and its Economic Development Committee’s 8th Annual Best of Miami Lakes Awards results are in.  Some of the winners are  voters’ favorites and have appeared on the list for several years.      Best Fitness/Wellness/Gym: Miami Lakes Athletic Club. Voters have chosen the gym for the past four years.      “It is a honor and a privilege to be recognized by the...