It seems fitting that the restoration of a former classic hotspot, Our Place Lounge and Liquors at 6844 N.W. 169 Street just north of Miami Lakes, would fall into the laps of former patrons and current architects to be transformed into The Bend Lounge. The renovation of this laid back classic was the brainchild of Mauricio Lacayo and Orlando Lamas, affectionately known by their staff and regulars as Mo and Landy, who frequented...

  Farm Share Incorporated announced a record-breaking year of recovering and distributing 32,804,399 pounds of food and serving more than 4,000,000 households across the state of Florida.Miami Lakes town officials, County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., State Representatives Manny Diaz Jr., Jose Oliva, Frank Artiles and Byran Avila, and State Senator Rene Garcia, all played a big part of the organization’s success from July 1, 2014...

  Russell and Nick Govey, a father and son duo have partnered together to take ownership of the Miami Lakes restaurant, The Ranch House, located at 1548 W 84 Street, in the Palm Springs Lake Plaza.The Ranch House has long been a staple restaurant stop for locals and in addition to the American, comfort-food style cuisine it is known for serving and will continue to serve, under the new ownership guests can expect an expanded menu and...

  St. Thomas University announced that prominent businessman and philanthropist Gus Machado recently pledged $5 million to the university, the single largest gift to date for the Catholic school, that would provide the cornerstone of the construction funding for the new state-of-the art School of Business building.St. Thomas alumnus and trustee and business executive Jorge Rico helped jumpstart the university’s ambitious project...

  “Spain is closer than you think” reads the 100 Montaditos website, and for the residents and visitors of Miami Lakes, the phrase rings true now that the Spanish cuisine restaurant at 6803 Main Street will open in early July.During the first opening week the store will offer one free montadito per person, from a selected menu. For updates follow 100 Montaditos on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Hours for the store are...