The Orange Bowl Committee announced 12 new active members for the 2021 – 2022 year, bringing membership in the volunteer non-profit organization to 380 executives and community leaders in South Florida. Welcomed during the March membership meeting were:
--Jose Felix Diaz, executive vice president, Ballard Partners/ partner, Panza Maurer Law Firm;
--Joe Fernandez, M.D., president and founder, Miami Sports Medicine / Joseph I....

Raisa Ocampo, a resident of Miami Lakes since 1993, has joined the local office of RE/MAX Unique Realty as a new sales associate, owner Edward “Eddie” Rodriguez announced.

Ocampo is a Realtor who was previously a sales representative at Cintas and a mortgage consultant for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, according to her LinkedIn page.

Photo courtesy of RE/Max Unique Realty.

 

There’s a new place for fashion in Miami Lakes. Eli M. Boutique owner Elizabeth Morales offers styles that are both classic and trendy. Those who visit the chic store will be able to stock their closets with basics such as tank tops as well as the latest feminine blouses, dresses and accessories. Morales opened at 6608 Main St., in November. “Miami Lakes feels like family,” said Morales, 48, a town...

Cypress Village Shopping Center Beverly Hills Café 7312 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-558-8201. Indoor/ outdoor dining, take-out, delivery, UberEats. Diced 7425 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-961-1032 Indoor dining, take-out, UberEats, Postmates, DoorDash 305-961-1032 Dr. Limon 7341 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-228-9199. Indoor/outdoor dining, take-out, delivery. Gauchos Gourmet Market 7357 Miami Lakes Drive 305-384-1334....

There’s a new barbershop in town, and owners Deion Vargas and Justin Vargas say they offer an environment that welcomes everyone. Blade Barbershop, at 6851 Main St., opened in December. “Miami Lakes is very family-friendly, which is what we strive for,” said Deion Vargas, 27. “This is why Miami Lakes was the right fit for us.” The co-founders are brothers and have five other barbershops in South...