Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee will host a Crowdfunding panel workshop on Thursday, February 23, in Town Hall Chambers, 6601 Main Street.Networking and registration will take place from 8:30 to 9 a.m., and the workshop thereafter.Co-sponsored by the Miami-Dade Beacon Council, the Small Business Administration, and MICROscholarships, Inc., the workshop will be moderated by Sheri Colas-Gervais of the Beacon Council.In 2015, it was...

The Shula’s Athletic Club, located at 15150 Bull Run Rd., is sponsoring a week-long charity drive to benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Greater Miami between February 27 and March 5. Attendance at certain fitness classes will help the charity reach their goal. The minimum goal of $1,500 will go toward supporting one match of a needy child to an adult big brother or big sister. Members and non-members are encouraged to...

The Miami Lakes Bar Association hosted its 2017 Installation Celebration on Friday, January 20, at Shula's Steakhouse. Over 100 attorneys, judges, and business people attended the event, which was sponsored by 22 local businesses and law firms. Miami Dade County Public Defender Carlos Martinez administered the oath of office to the 2017 MLBA Board, which will now be led by Lorenzo Cobiella. Cobiella has a law practice in Miami Lakes...

Members of the Miami Lakes Town Council and Economic Development Committee attended the opening ceremony of Orthopaedic Center of South Florida’s new Miami Lakes location, 7975 N.W. 154 Street, on January 18.Orthopaedic Center of South Florida has offices located throughout the region. The new Miami Lakes office is approximately 2,500 square feet and employs 150 people. Their orthopedic surgeons are Board Certified by the American Board...

Registration is now open for both sessions of the Main Street Players’ Childrens Theatre Workshop located at the Playhouse at 6766 Main Street. This year, two sessions will be held both for children from 7 to 12 years of age.Session One for children from 7 to 11 years of age will begin on Monday, June 12 and runs through Friday, June 23. Session Two for children from 12 to 16 years old will begin on Monday, July 24 and runs through...