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...

Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee announced the winners of the inaugural “Best of Miami Lakes” awards.The winners are:Best Cafe: Vicky BakeryBest Lunch Spot: CasavanaBest Dinner Restaurant: Anacapri Italian Kitchen & WineBest Retailer: Blacc BoutiqueBest Hair/Nail Salon, Barber Shop, Spa, etc.: Shula’s SpaBest Doctor, Dentist, Therapist, etc.: Miami Lakes Dental AssociatesBest Accounting Firm, Law Office,...

Sprint’s “1Million Project” was designed to help one million high school students in the U.S. who do not have Internet access at home reach their full potential by giving them devices and free high-speed Internet access. In Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), Sprint will distribute 14,000 free wireless devices and service to participating M-DCPS students for up to four years while they attend high...