Miami Lakes resident Elizabeth Acuña Nuevo, the owner and director of Artistic Dance Center in Doral, announced the opening of her second studio in Hialeah Gardens designed to serve Hialeah, Palm Springs North and Miami Lakes. “Last year we celebrated our 10th anniversary in Doral. Now we’re thrilled to be opening another studio,” said Nuevo. The Hialeah Gardens location is based in the former site of Ballet...

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...