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...

Santa Paws came to town to visit with the dogs of Miami Lakes for the 2nd Annual Paw-liday Palooza, presented by Zen Canine Club. Furry friends and their family members met on Dec. 20 at K-9 Cove to enjoy a day of holiday-themed activities. The first 30 pups that attended received doggie bags filled with a festive ball and waste bags; seasonal hand sanitizer; a clay paw print ornament; a white and green 25th Anniversary of Miami Lakes dog...

The Town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee are accepting applications for the Women of Distinction Awards.   Women can be nominated in one of six categories, and paperwork will be accepted until Feb. 2.   The awards celebrate local accomplished women and honor Women’s History Month, which happens in March. Winners with their families and friends will be honored with a private luncheon at Town...

The young trees planted in the Lake Patricia community may not look like much today, but in a decade or so they’ll contribute to Miami Lakes’ status as a Tree City USA member. The 25 native live oak and mahogany trees braced by stakes in swales in the east side neighborhood were made possible by an approximately $7,000 donation from Gilberto Velazco, M.D. “I love trees,” said Velazco, 45, who lives in the Lake...

Miami Lakes foodies can rejoice in February, when there will be two fun nights to enjoy lite bites from Miami Lakes restaurants. The Miami Lakes Food and Wine Festival returns for the eighth year on Feb. 7.  “I’m super excited, I’m on countdown mode at this point,” co-founder Lynn Matos said.  She launched the festival with restaurateur Giuseppe Zuozo. Profits fund community grants awarded by...