Longtime Miami Lakes residents, Aly and Edward Galdamez, are opening Fresh Barbershop, located at 16919 N.W. 67 Avenue, near Miami Lakes. The husband and wife team are venturing on a lifelong dream for Edward, who despite his youth, has been working as a barber for 17 years. “This is a dream come true, and hopefully the first of many Fresh Barbershops that will continue to grow in the future,” said Aly.The sleek and modern...

Miami Lakes resident Axel Mercado has joined the award-winning travel agency company, Cruise Planners, as a franchise owner. As a cruise planner, Mercado sells complete vacation packages from exotic getaways to romantic retreats and culturally-immersive European experiences. For more information call 786-440-7358.

South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union (FCU) awarded full tuition university scholarships to 12 high school seniors at its annual Hubert O. Sibley Scholarship ceremony on May 25. This year’s winners represent nine different Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS).Local student David C. Gonzalez of Barbara Goleman Senior High was one of the 12 recipients. To be eligible for South Florida Educational FCU’s Hubert O. Sibley...

Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid has invited town businesses and their top level executives to attend a special reception to meet and greet Miami-Dade County Commission chairman Esteban Bovo Jr. The reception will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street.The reception will offer an opportunity for business leaders to discuss ideas and issues one on one with Bovo, Cid, and other Town elected officials, and to...

Eric Stoller, president of the Les Brown Institute and a specialist in the field of personal development, will be the guest speaker at the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon on Wednesday. June 14, in the Grand Ballroom at Shula’s Hotel on Main Street.Prior to becoming president of the Les Brown Institute, Stoller was president of Strategic Seminars and Training. He has specialized in creating memorable events and training...