Psychologist and journalist Dr. Susana Blanco, is the guest speaker for the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce membership meeting, scheduled on Wednesday, January 13, at Shula’s Grand Ballroom inside Don Shula’s Hotel. Blanco earned her Master’s Degree in marriage and family therapy from the University of Miami and her doctoral degree from the University at Albany, State University of New York. She completed her...

  For the past seven years, JetStream Federal Credit Union has partnered with the EDGE for its annual toy drive. All JetStream branches in South Florida were collection sites for the campaign. The EDGE (The Early Development of Global Education) Charitable Foundation annually delivers over 1,000 toys to migrant families, children victimized by domestic abuse, and children victimized by human trafficking in South Florida. “Our toy...

Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce president Magaly Rubio, joined by Mayor Michael Pizzi and other town councilmembers are pictured cutting ribbon to open the chamber's annual Networking Business Expo that was held Dec. 10 on Main Street. 

    Miami Lakes Town Council members joined officials from Chrysler Dodge Jeep for a recent ground breaking ceremony for the new dealership building at Miami Lakes Auto Mall. The expansion is part of Miami Lakes’ efforts to help town businesses expand and lure new businesses to the city to stabilize the local economy. The 44,000+ square-foot building includes an area for auto parts, display and service shop. Included in the...

  The beloved and local ice cream shop, Ben and Jerry’s, known for their commitment to community projects and fundraisers, participated in the Town of Miami Lakes Youth Center grand opening event on November 21.  The shop served free ice cream to all those who attended and donated an oak tree for the park. A tree planting ceremony was held with the mayor and some of the council members. Additionally the shop donated a full...