Maria Mendez and her brother Pablo Mendez are the owners of the newest clothing boutique on Main Street, Rush. The store held its grand opening on May 31 at 6709 Main Street, and the opening was a double victory for the owners as it wasn’t only a grand opening of the store but the first location in the United States. The Mendez’s originally hail from Venezuela where they own four Rush boutiques having started their family...

Beginning June 13 and running through August 14, the Summer Youth Employment Program through Career Source South Florida is offering students between the ages of 14-17 the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, employment skills and career advice.Through this initiative, eligible youth residing in Miami-Dade County will earn $9 per hour for 140 hours to include 20 hours of Work Readiness Skills Training. Registration can be completed...

The Graham Companies announced a major renovation of the Cypress Village Shopping Center is underway. Built in 1972 with some of its original tenants still in operation, such as Duke & Dutchess Pat Center and The Beverly Hills Cafe, the update is being welcomed.The renovation involves the design and building of a new 12,000 square-foot building as well as a complete overhaul to the exterior of the existing buildings.The project’s...

Abel Fernandez, Miami-Dade County Chief Fire Officer of the 14th Battalion for Miami Lakes West fire station, will be the guest speaker at the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce monthly membership meeting.The event is scheduled for Wednesday, June 8 with networking at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at 12 noon.Fernandez oversees the 14th Battalion on the B-shift in the Town of Miami Lakes.The topic for his luncheon appearance is “Keeping Your...

Giuseppe Zuozo learned how to cook, like many Italians do, from his mother. Born in Anacapri, a small comune above the island of Capri in Naples, Italy, Zuozo brought his love of good Italian cooking to the Sunshine State in 1990. After visiting Florida for a number of years, and tasting Italian cuisine available here, Zuozo said “I felt I could do better.”He opened his first restaurant, Anacapri, in Pinecrest in 1990. While...