The Miami-Dade County Mom and Pop Small Business Grant program is accepting applications in District 13, which includes the Town of Miami Lakes. Up to $2,500 is available for qualified businesses. Forms may be obtained from Feb. 14 – Feb. 28 from Commissioner Sen. René García’s office:  1490 W. 68th St., Suite 101, Hialeah, FL 33014, or online at www.miamidade.gov/district13. Completed forms must be hand-delivered in...

     On Northwest 60th Avenue in Miami Lakes, there is a row of offices within a yellow two-story building.       Known as the Gold Coast Office Building, it has 14 offices that offer services ranging from beauty to finance.      Built in 1979 and owned by Gold Coast Real Estate Inc., the property is managed by The Fiur Organization.       Joshua Ladd Howell is The...

     With 250 guests, law partners Jany Martinez-Ward and Greg Ward celebrated the 10th anniversary of their firm at The Temple House in Miami Beach.      The bash happened Dec. 17 and featured a private concert by singer Farruko (“Pepas”), who has won Latin Grammy Awards, and DJ Africa, the company said.       The Ward Law Group was founded in 2012 by the married couple with...

       The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce welcomed Roland Sanchez-Medina, Jr., partner at SMGQ Law and chair of the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, to its Jan. 11 luncheon at the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main.      In the photo, from left are Rafael Schuck, chamber treasurer, R&L Shuck, CPAs; Erika E. Abreu, chamber young professionals committee and president, J&E Title Services; Natalee...

     High school seniors may apply for Miami Lakes Future Leaders Scholarships.      Two $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors who live in town.      The deadline to apply is April 7.       The application package should include an essay of up to 750 words that describes how the student hopes to make the world a better place.      ...