The backpack giveaway presented by Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid and the Giving Gators charity drew more than 250 students to Town Hall who were outfitted with school supplies on June 24, organizers said.       Shown in the photo, from left are Denis Brenes, president of Giving Gators; Rey Garcia, a Giving Gators volunteer; Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid; Miami-Dade Commissioner Sen. Rene Garcia; Mario O. Pinera,...

     Former City of Miami Police Chief Jorge Colina described traits of leaders when he addressed the Miami Lakes Chamber Luncheon on June 14.      Among the tips for success Colina, who is now working as a consultant shared was to emulate the behaviors of successful people we admire.      “Every day is a new opportunity for you to grow your business and your contacts and be...

    During our last exploration of the warehouses in the Lower East Side, just off Miami Lakes Drive and Northwest 60th Avenue there was the unlikely sight of people working out.        They were members of Caution Crossfit, at 14660 NW 60th Ave.  It has something for everyone including new moms, athletes guided by personal trainers and kids in a summer camp.       Established...

     For the past 39 years, The Graham Companies has awarded college scholarships to graduates of Miami Lakes Middle School. The $1,000 checks are distributed when scholarship winners complete high school.      This year’s recipient is Mayte Mendez. She is shown above at right, with Andrea Graham Rechichi, vice president of corporate relations for The Graham Companies.      Mayte is a...

     Imagine a date night at a restaurant with a trendy menu and live music to dance to, a place where you don’t have to pay a cover charge, fork over high valet fees or risk your life on Interstate 95 to get there.      Such a night out can be had very close to home. In Miami Lakes restaurants you can take salsa turns with a partner, hear a singer croon romantic ballads or form a line with friends and...