The Miami Lakes Veterans Committee has chosen U.S. Army veteran Makissa Lewis as grand marshal for the 44th Annual Veterans Parade.       “I feel so honored,” Lewis, 44, of Port St. Lucie said about leading the parade on Sunday, Nov. 5. “I feel like I’ll be able to represent to the veterans population that you can overcome your disability.”      Lewis...

Nov. 2 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce Networking Business Expo. In its 23rd year, the expo brings together local businesses and the public. There will be fun games, prizes, music and more. Meet your neighborhood merchants all in one place during this free event. Vivian Gonzalez of WSVN-Ch. 7 returns as mistress of ceremonies. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. Free. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.  Nov. 3 Cafecito con Miami-Dade County...

     Meet Bailey! The Proenza family of Miami Lakes -- Mirtha, Michael, Mercy, 11 and Peter, 13 -- adopted the 5-month-old girl from the county shelter.       “We fell in love with her and decided to bring her home,” Mirtha Proenza said of the family’s first adventure with raising a dog.        Though Bailey is “a wonderful, well-behaved puppy and great with...

     The Miami Lakes Town Foundation is accepting applications for 20 qualified grants of up to $2,500 each.       Through Nov. 20, residents can submit paperwork seeking funds for a community project that focuses on continuing education, literacy, development of youth programs, beautification and cultural events.       In 2022, the foundation awarded 19 grants, money that came from...

 The second round of voting for Best of Miami Lakes closes on Nov. 11.  Winners will be announced on Nov. 20, right before Small Business Saturday.       Small Business Saturday happens the weekend after Thanksgiving to encourage shoppers to visit hometown merchants who are their friends and neighbors.      The nominees are:  • Best Café/Cup of Coffee  Mayor’s...