Dr. Gilberto Velazco Internist  University of Miami Miami Lakes  “I want to enjoy my house that I worked so hard for the last two to three years … and relax for a little while,” Dr. Gilberto Velazco said.   “Enjoy Miami Lakes and enjoy the town a little bit more.”    David Bennett  Retired Dentist  Member, Miami Lakes Charter...

Shiloh was adopted about seven years ago, and he quickly showed his appreciation by performing for his owners Eric Calaforra, Eric’s wife Ines Santos and uncle, James Anderson.      The family lives in Miami Lakes.       “His favorite pastime is begging for treats, and he’s mastered the art of standing on two feet for impressive lengths of time to earn them,” Calaforra...

The Main Street Live! concert series begins Jan. 16 with Nestor Zurita and Los Robustos, who play Latin Jazz fusion/Brazilian music.       They’re the first of five bands to perform free concerts in the heart of downtown on the third Friday of each month through May.     The artists and the kind of music they make are varied, and that was intentional, said Felicia Salazar, chair of the Cultural Affairs...

 The Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee hosted about 120 seniors for a holiday party at Roberto Alonso Community Center on Dec. 19. Guests enjoyed a free lunch, music and prizes at the event catered by Chef Ramoncito and was sponsored by Elevance Health.       Shown at left, the party scene at the Roberto Alonso Community Center at Royal Oaks Park. At right, members of the Elderly Affairs Committee serve guests....

 Miami Lakes AutoMall partnered with Mater Lakes Academy for a drive-by toy drive to benefit Essie “Big Mama” Reed and her Team of Life charity. Shown with some of the donated gifts at the Miami Lakes AutoMall showroom, from left: Appraiser Fabio Moreira; Partner Fred Senra; Richard Hernandez, General Sales Manager, Chevrolet; Sales Representative Rene Ruiz; Sales Representative Armando Arratia; Victor Heredia, General Sales...