Juan Carlos Fernandez  Realtor, Town Councilman Miami Lakes       “The hot gift is a gaming computer,” Juan Carlos Fernandez said. “We discussed that, between a couple of other parents.”   Gary Snow  Co-owner, Snow’s Jewelers Miami Lakes       “Diamonds are really selling this year,” Gary Snow...

     Specialty Smiles Orthodontics celebrated their new office in Miami Lakes with a ribbon cutting in October. Dr. Melissa Alfonso and her husband and business partner Dr. Eddy Sedeño welcomed friends, relatives, members of the Miami Lakes town council and Chamber of Commerce to the celebration. “It is great to be here with you, Eddy and Melissa, to see the wonderful work you have done here,” Miami Lakes Chamber of...

Dec. 7, 14, 21 and 28 Miami Lakes Farmers Market The Florida Marketplace Group presents the weekly market with a variety of vendors of produce, clothing and crafts. At the corner of Main Street and New Barn Road. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Dec. 7 Paw-liday Palooza Festive dog costume contest, Santa photo op, food trucks, vendor giveaways and more. Sponsors include Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming; Dog House; Raw and Kibble and Miami-Dade County...

     The Town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee celebrated the country of Argentina during a party at Town Hall.      Held on Oct. 12, guests enjoyed hearing musicians, seeing folk dancing and eating authentic cuisine.      Shown above are members of the committee wearing blue and white scarves in tribute: Jacqueline Lebeda; Vice Chair Madelin Santana; Charles James; Geraldine...

     A 39-year tradition of The Graham Companies is the Festival of Lights, a free party for the public that is held on Main Street to kick off the holiday season.      So it was fitting that members of the fifth generation of the town’s founding family -- cousins William Rechichi, 10, and Graham Allen, 3, -- flicked a big switch to light up the street.      This year’s event,...