Larry K. Williams, president and CEO of the Beacon Council, is the guest speaker for the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s general membership luncheon meeting, which is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9 at Don Shula’s Hotel. Williams is a recognized leader in economic development, bringing more than 20 years of experience in global branding, international trade and finance, public and industrial policy, and...

  In an effort to assist Miami Lakes’ growing business community, the Town has created a “How To” video that provides business owners with the quick and easy steps to make their annual Business Tax Receipt (BTR) payment online. Visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/building to access the tutorial. An initiative by Councilmember Frank Mingo, the Town’s Building Department has made it easy for both residents and businesses...

  “Lakes Life,” the Town of Miami Lakes’ mobile app, not only keeps residents in the know about current happenings, but also serves as a way to help the Town plan for the future. “Pedestrian Perspective” is an initiative spearheaded by the Town’s Planning Department to ensure the improvement of transportation infrastructure. Similar to entering a request using “Lakes Life,” residents can...

  Painting With A Twist, 15100 N.W. 67 Avenue in Miami Lakes, partners every month with a charity to give back to the community, so when the opportunity to partner with Feeding South Florida for their “Paint South Florida Orange” event it seemed only natural to do so. “We are thrilled to be able to help,” said Painting With A Twist co-owner Yaime Riveiro. Feeding South Florida is a non-profit organization whose...

  Three longtime students of Maria Cama’s Piano Studio in Miami Lakes have recently made the transition to colleges and universities.  Miami Lakes residents, Joseph Clayton Brock, 21, Mariah Crowny, 20, and Jesus Lopez, 18, have spent their formative years playing piano, participating in recitals and excelling at school. Brock is entering his first year of internal medicine at Liberty University College of Osteopathic...