The Miami Lakes Small Business Lotto returns this fall to inspire people to shop local. The lottery, which was started by Trelles Cottage owner Kimberly Trelles, invites shoppers to fill out a bingo card by shopping small in Miami Lakes. For every square a shopper fills, they get an entry into January’s $500 grand prize drawing as well as prizes from the businesses. Participating business stamp your card when you make a...

For a second year in a row, the Chevrolet dealership at Miami Lakes AutoMall has been named Chevrolet’s dealership of the year. Under the leadership of Executive General Manager for Chevrolet Lazaro Veliz, the dealership has now won the award two years in a row. “The most important is that none of this could have been possible if it wasn’t for the team we have,” said Richard Hernandez, the AutoMall’s...

Dapper doggos, merry mutts and pampered pooches will all be in for a treat on August 30 when Zen Canine Club hosts its first anniversary celebration. “We are so excited to host this in Miami Lakes and continue to serve our dog-loving community,” Zen owner and lead dog trainer Katherine Del Pino said. The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., is called Camp ZCC, and it’s being billed as “a camp-inspired...

Miami Spice is back, and three Miami Lakes restaurants are offering a taste of their menu this month. Diners can check out 1910 Restaurant & Bar, Amazonia Nikkei or Korner67 as part of the promotion that runs through September 30. All three restaurants are offering three-course prix fixe menus with Korner67, 6769 Main St., offering brunch, lunch and dinner menus. Both Amazonia, 6704 Main St., and 1910 Restaurant & Bar, 6743...

Students from the Center for Financial Training Future Bankers & Financial Professionals Program recently completed an internship designed to introduce young professionals to the world of financial services. The high school students spent the summer working for JetStream Federal Credit Union, where they got hands-on experience and professional development opportunities. They also learned about all the various careers on offer in the...