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...

  JetStream Federal Credit Union has awarded the design, construction and branding of its new Miami Lakes retail branch to Atlanta-based Level5. The new 2,735-square-foot branch will be located in the Royal Oaks Plaza Shopping Center at 15420 N.W. 77 Court in Miami Lakes. The branch will have a retail look and feel with a high branded member-friendly environment and will replace JetStream’s existing branch located at 6600 Cow Pen...

  Miami Lakes residents David Pacheco and James Pullen were among 50 Miami-Dade high school graduates who were awarded the 21st annual Salute to Education scholarship sponsored by South Florida Ford and Lincoln dealers and Ford Motor Company.A total of $75,000 in scholarships were awarded to the students who also received laptop computers.Pullen, who graduated from Hialeah Miami Lakes High School, won in the category for sports, while...

  Town of Miami Lakes and its committees organize over 100 events each year and offer several sponsorship opportunities with varying levels of monetary as well as in-kind donations. Each committee is tasked with a unique mission designed to educate and entertain residents of all ages. The varying levels of sponsorship include recognition in all print and media distribution, recognition during the event, and promotional booth space at...