Victor Benitez strides across the sales floor of Gus Machado Ford in Hialeah past a fleet of Shelby GT 500s, muscle cars in hot colors that cost $85,000 to $125,000.       “I call it the million-dollar showroom,” said Benitez, the vice president and general manager of the business that is marking its fourth decade. “But we’ve got a car for...

BankUnited, Miami HEAT Charitable Fund offer scholarships; deadline is Jan. 28

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, January 18, 2023

     The Miami HEAT Charitable Fund and BankUnited in Miami Lakes are awarding $5,000 scholarships to five high school seniors who will enroll in four-year, accredited college programs.      Students with financial need from Monroe, Dade, Broward or Palm Beach counties may apply; the deadline is Jan. 28.       Winners must demonstrate academic excellence and an outstanding record of...

The Graham Companies builds a home with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, January 6, 2023

     Employees and executives from The Graham Companies helped build a home in the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami program. Porshia is the owner of the new residence that rose in the Brownsville section of Miami. For more information about Habitat for Humanity go to  https://bit.ly/3HZXcQa. Photos courtesy of The Graham Companies. 

Miami Lakes AutoMall employees donate hundreds of toys

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, January 6, 2023

     The employees of Miami Lakes AutoMall collected more than 700 toys before Christmas for its 20th annual toy drive. The gifts were donated to Essie “Big Mama” Reed and her Team of Life charity in Fort Lauderdale, said Fred Senra, a partner in the auto business.      Shown in the photo from left are Carlos Gomez; Daniel Fonte; Fred Senra; Essie “Big Mama” Reed; Carlos Morales; Javier...

Our Neighborhoods: Offices in the Lakes

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, January 6, 2023

    Offices in the Lakes, a building on the east side of Miami Lakes, has a large variety of businesses inside.       Twenty-nine firms are located at 5969 NW 151st St.       The building is owned by the David Schaecter Trust, according to the Miami-Dade County Property Appraisers Office.      Horizon Properties advertises at the site as the property...
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