Miami Lakes AutoMall held its 23rd annual toy drive for the Team of Life organization in Fort Lauderdale, run by Essie “Big Mama” Reed.       Reed said the toys will be given to school children, including in northwest Miami-Dade County. Shown at the auto dealer on Dec. 21 are from left, Mateo Leiras from the Finance Dept.; Joe Perez from Preowned Inventory; Carlos Morales from the...

      JetStream Federal Credit Union ended its 75th year with charitable activities that reflect its mission of service in the community.       The financial cooperative that was founded in 1948 when 10 employees with the Federal Aviation Administration decided to form their own credit union now has five branches and $254 million in assets.      Membership is open to anyone who lives, works,...

     This year’s Reindeer Run 5K attracted 500 runners to Business Park West in support of veterans causes. Judy Farcus Serra, chief financial officer for Headquarter Automotive Group and a member of the Miami Lakes Veterans Committee, said the event raised just over $50,000. The committee is hoping to use the money for scholarships for the children of Miami Lakes veterans, she said.       The annual...

     The crowd at the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main was a welcoming one for Dr. Georgette Perez, when many of her friends from Hialeah and colleagues from her two decades-long career in higher education attended the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Dec. 13.      “I think [Miami Dade College] is one of those institutions that in this community ... it’s very difficult to be in a room and not...

     The Miami Lakes Athletic Club presented The Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative with a $500 check on Dec. 19.       Money for the donation was collected in October from athletes in Zumba and Pilates classes, spinning and other courses and at events held at the athletic club.       The annual donation helps local women who are uninsured get information about early...