Duke and Dutchess Pet Center and Grooming opened it’s doors in 1977 at 7345 Miami Lakes Dr. in Cypress Village as one of the first retailers for the town of Miami Lakes. The shop was opened by Peggy Rosenson who was a well known presence in the community. She ran the shop with the help of her daughter Randi Rosenson and toward the latter part of Peggy’s life, with the help of family friend Lori Wetzel who would become the...

JetStream Federal Credit Union's vice president of Human Resources, Miozoti Serrano serves on the board of The Edge, a charitable foundation that provides educational, environmental, and humanitarian support to South Florida children. The organization and the Monsignor Felipe Bello Foundation sponsored a recent free Children's Dental Mission in conjunction wiht the Department of Health of Miami-Dade County. 

  On May 1, Greater Miami & the Beaches Hotel Association honored over 280 hotel employees across Miami-Dade County during the organization’s 21st Annual Inn Key Awards luncheon. Over 950 hospitality, corporate and government leaders joined the hoteliers and their management teams to celebrate their hourly hotel employees, the “heart” of the tourism industry. The 24 employee categories range from Bellmen and...

  JetStream Federal Credit Union sponsored the Family Christian Association of America’s annual “Communities of Faith-Keepers) charity golf tournament in May. Proceeds from the tournament support youth sports and family programs that are geared to help change the lives of thousands of children and families throughout Florida. In addition to their sponsorship, a JetStream foursome including Board chairman Bolo Perez, Board...

  Michael Plana, son of longtime Miami Lakes residents Patti and Andy Plana, was promoted to Driver Engineer with the Town of Davie Fire Department during a promotion ceremony on May 1. Born and raised in Miami Lakes, Plana is a 2005 graduate of Barbara Goleman Senior High School and was the 2005 Athletic Scholar Award recipient. Plana was the first Eagle Scout of Boy Scout Troop 566 in Miami Lakes. Plana began his career with Davie...