American Bancshares Mortgage celebrates 30 years in business

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, May 2, 2025

    American Bancshares Mortgage is celebrating 30 years as a lender to aspiring homeowners, a business that has expanded from an office in Hialeah to its national headquarters in Miami Lakes.      The owners, President and Chief Executive Officer John Cosculluela, 59, and Vice President Gina Cosculluela, 55, embody the concept of hometown bankers.      During three decades, they have helped an...

Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s golf tournament raises money for local charities

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, May 2, 2025

     The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce charity golf tournament drew 22 teams to the Country Club of Miami on March 14.       It raised $8,830 that will be donated to Angels Reach Foundation Inc., The Arc of South Florida, Zonta Club of Miami Lakes, GiGi’s Playhouse and 4Kids Miami.       Chamber President Ray Palacios said it will donate an additional $1,500 to each...

9th Annual Miami Lakes Cars for a Cure brings crowds, 100s of vehicles to Main Street show

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, April 17, 2025

    Alan Barrera of Homestead showed off his 1954 Oldsmobile at the Miami Lakes Cars for a Cure auto show on April 6.      His ride, that he estimated cost $30,000 to restore, is one of three in his collection.      “It’s good, it’s beautiful,” Barrera said of the show that brought crowds to Main Street. It was Barrera’s first time as a participant. “I love...

Community Calendar

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, April 17, 2025

April 16 Business Networking Social Business professionals can enjoy this after work party with the Economic Development Committee, the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce and BNI Miami Lakes at 1910 Restaurant & Bar, 6743 Main St. 5:30 p.m. Free.  April 17 Mount Sinai Medical Center Health Lecture The Elderly Affairs Committee will host Dr. Kevin Wang from Mount Sinai Medical Center. He will describe the rotator cuff and how problems...

Ribbon Cutting: Bossy Wellness and Aesthetics

Business By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, April 16, 2025

   Business boosters in Miami Lakes celebrated the opening of Bossy Wellness and Aesthetics with a ribbon cutting and confetti on March 26.       “Thank you, Bossy Wellness, for considering Miami Lakes as your home,” said Rudy Blanco, legal counsel for the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce. Owned by Juliete Misas, the new business at 6811 Main St. offers IV therapies; micro-needling; derma fillers;...
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