Two leaders of the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce were among 25 South Florida recipients of Connection Awards on May 1. Jerry Menendez, at left, vice president of the chamber, is senior vice president, Retail Market manager of TD Bank. He also serves on the board of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and oversees its Leadership Programs. Tico Casamayor, Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s president of Public...

     The Miami Lakes Farmer’s Market celebrated its new home along Meadow Walk on June 14. The market, which had been on New Barn Road nearly every Saturday since April 2021, was relocated to accommodate construction on drains and paving in downtown parking lots.      At the new site that is next to Graham Park, between Bull Run Road and Miami Lakeway North, 45 vendors sold food, clothing, jewelry,...

     American Legion Post 144 recognized Matthew Casamayor on April 26. He is digital director/founder of AC Graphics Digital.  Casamayor is also chair of the Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee. Pedro Fiallo, shown above at left, director of Public Relations at the local Legion post, presented Casamayor with a certificate of appreciation for his outstanding service and assistance by providing signs, fliers and...

     Patty Fernandez, president of the Board of Directors at Main Street Players theater in Miami Lakes, accepts a $2,500 donation from Fred Senra, a partner in the Miami Lakes AutoMall.        The gift is to support the theater’s 2025 season, Senra said. It is a continuation of Miami Lakes AutoMall’s annual tradition of contributing to the playhouse, which stages professional...

    When Hialeah Councilman Jesus Tundidor spoke before the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, a question was whether he will run for either the District 13 county commission seat currently held by Sen. René García, or for mayor of Hialeah.      In April he filed with the state as a candidate for the county commission. He previously worked for García in the state legislature.      “I’d...