We are into the holiday season, and that means we are into event season. Sure, they happen year round, partiuclarly in the daquiri-drenched subtropical social paradise that is South Florida. But during the two months and change between the spooky season and New Year’s, we sandwich in a lot of partying for community and good causes, even by our standards. In this issue we’ve got photos from the Mayor’s Gala, Cosmos for a...

Community leaders stepped out disco style at the Town of Miami Lakes Mayor’s Charity Gala. The annual event, which benefits the town’s Special Needs Advisory Board, brings together local business leaders, elected officials and other members of the community looking to show their dance moves for a good cause. The event celebrates inclusion while raising money for the vital  programs, services and initiatives that benefit...

People from all over came to Miami Lakes to enjoy the inaugural Sabor Fest, presented by the Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee. This year’s Hispanic Heritage Celebration headed into the street and became a giant block party celebrating diverse Hispanic cultures with music, dancing, food, art and artisanal crafts. The committee has hosted a Hispanic heritage event for a decade; this year, instead of highlighting one country,...

Cosmos for a Cure took over Chela’s Miami for a fourth year in a row to raise money for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. The pink-themed fundraiser is run by Gloria Garcia and Lynn Matos, who encourage attendees to wear pink and sip cosmos, in memory of Garcia’s sister Maria who died of the disease. “I do this in memory of my sister Maria, and many others who are in this room fighting, have fought or...

Holiday cheer returns to Main Street in November - along with Santa himself. The annual Main Street Festival of Lights returns Saturday, November 21 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. with the light-up at 6:30. The event will feature food from some of the town’s favorite restaurants and shops. Atendees can donate gifts for a toy drive with Giving Gators. There will be performances from groups including Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School, My...