Miami Lakes-based Miami Dancity Studios competition team enjoyed a variety of successes at the recent Starbound Nationals Dance Competition in Orlando. The studio’s team, which includes three separate companies, all attended the event at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort. The dancers participated in several master classes, and several pre-qualifying dancers participated in the National Competition’s opening number for the...

Philip Wyllie, son of Stu and Carol Graham Wyllie of Miami Lakes, recently joined The Graham Companies as a Leasing Agent focusing mainly on the company’s retail properties. A native of Miami Lakes, Wyllie brings his experience from his most recent position as a retail leasing agent working for RAM Real Estate where he leased shopping centers throughout South Florida. Prior to joining RAM, Wyllie earned his undergraduate degree...

If you are looking for something different to do this summer that the whole family can enjoy, mark Thursday, July 25 on your calendar for Shula’s “Family Fun Under the Stars” hosted by Shula’s Steak 2, Shula’s Athletic Club and Shula’s Golf Club. The fun starts at 7 p.m. at Steak 2 Restaurant, 6842 Main Street, inside Shula’s Hotel. Guests can enjoy a number of food and drink specials, a putting...

Miami Lakes resident Broderick Schwinghammer was elected president of the Youth Advisory Committee to The Children's Trust of Miami-Dade County. The Children's Trust emphasizes collaboration and partnership in order to provide the programs and services needed by children and parents county wide. These programs include reading, anti-violence, health screenings, parenting skills and art programs. The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is...

Miami Lakes' Park Centre Shopping Center now features Lakes Orthodontics, a family owned and operated personal practice ready to serve residents of Miami Lakes and the surrounding areas. Practicing orthodontist Carmen Briceno Crespi, along with her husband Alex Crespi, financial coordinator, opened the practice in early July.  Lakes Orthodontics specializes in orthodontic treatment for children, teens and adults. All latest treatment...