Business professionals have a networking opportunity on July 30 at The Garrison Taproom & Billiards in Miami Lakes.       The hosts are the Town of Miami Lakes, its Economic Development Committee; Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Business Networking International, BNI Hialeah and BNI Connect.      There will be free raffle tickets to the first 50 people. The...

     How do you become a Chevrolet Dealer of the Year?       “You sell a lot of cars and satisfy a lot of customers,” said Lazaro Veliz, executive general manager of the Chevrolet and Kia dealerships at the Miami Lakes AutoMall.      By a lot of cars, Veliz, 42, meant 2,510 vehicles that last year moved off the lot at the corner of Northwest 57th Avenue and Northwest 167th...

      Drivers of electric vehicles in Miami Lakes may use four new public charging stations installed by The Graham Companies at its South Pointe Residences & Shops.      “I think it’s a great idea,” said Councilman Ray Garcia, who has advocated from the council dais for installation of more EV charging stations in town. “The Grahams have always been ahead of their time....

    You loved The Original Ranch House as a kid, and the new owners want you back.      “I want it to be a destination again,” said Massimo “Leon” Squadrito, co-owner of the six-decades old landmark on Northwest 138th Street, just west of the Hialeah water tanks.       There has been a Ranch House in South Florida since 1958 or ’59 when it began in Fort...

     Miami Lakers have two new Pilates studios on opposite sides of town to choose from.       Forme Pilates and Soulates Studios both opened in June and are accepting new members who may already love Pilates or are new to the popular, low-impact workout.       Both studios are owned by local families.       Forme Pilates, at 6608 Main St. near Town...