The radio call summoned neon green fire trucks to the Hotel Indigo in Miami Lakes: “Multiple callers, smoke in a courtyard … Engine 44, Rescue 44, Engine 11, Rescue 11.”      Drivers called in their arrivals to the parking lot of the 58-year-old property at 7601 Miami Lakes Drive.      Coming from stations in Palm Springs North and Miami Gardens, firefighters were...

        When new businesses open in town, elected officials and the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce welcome them with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.  At the Eli M. Boutique, 6608 Main St. on June 15 are from left in front: Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee member Pedro Fiallo; Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce member Norma Martinez; Chamber President Fred Senra; Melissa Caballero Alton, president of Business...

     Amazonia Nikkei Fusion, a stylish new restaurant on Main Street, takes diners on a culinary journey.       And that trip begins with the setting: Elegant emerald crushed velvet chairs; gold accents; rich dark wood tables; softly lit paper lanterns over the bar and sophisticated pop playing over the sound system.      On a hot day, the scene is cool.      ...

 Russell Thomas, treasurer and controller of The Graham Companies, is retiring on July 31 after 23 years with the company.      “At 65, and my wife is retired, it was time for the next phase,” said Thomas.      In January 2001, when Miami Lakes was a newly incorporated municipality, Thomas began his career with the privately held, family firm that built the town.    ...

     Damage to property from limestone mining was addressed by Fla. Rep. Tom Fabricio when he spoke to the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce.      Advocates including the Miami Lakes Blasting Advisory Board seek to co-exist with mining companies and to reduce the power of blasts and resulting vibrations which they say cause cracks in home foundations, pools and patios.      Fabricio, R-Miami...