For a second year in a row, the Chevrolet dealership at Miami Lakes AutoMall has been named Chevrolet’s dealership of the year. Under the leadership of Executive General Manager for Chevrolet Lazaro Veliz, the dealership has now won the award two years in a row. “The most important is that none of this could have been possible if it wasn’t for the team we have,” said Richard Hernandez, the AutoMall’s...

ome of the first Miami Lakes kids who ever got a book from Dolly Parton are now young adults - old enough to now have kids of their own to receive a free monthly book from the country music legend’s Imagination Library. Parton never played a show in Miami Lakes. But as in so many places across the United States and the world, her legacy in the town will continue to be felt by her gift of books. The singer-songwriter, builder of a...

he residents of Lake Patricia are not going down without a fight over proposed Gratigny Parkway ramps. At the August 18 council meeting, residents flooded the council chambers to voice their concerns about the proposed project at Northwest 67th Avenue. More than 20 residents spoke during public comments and sent in comments against the ramps. Lake Patricia resident Sam Budlong has been organizing his neighbors to come speak in...

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is closed for renovation. Patrons may visit the branch in Palm Springs North at 17601 NW 78th Ave. for classes. Many classes require registration, call for information at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org.      The branch is open 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday; 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday -Saturday and closed Sunday. Homework Help and Tutoring Sat, Sept. 5,...

Sept. 10, Oct. 8 Senior Bingo Luncheon. The Elderly Affairs Committee presents bingo, a meal and prizes. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave. Age 60+. 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. Register at Toml.Eventbrite.com.   Sept. 10 Legal Seminar. The Elderly Care Law Firm and Veterans Rights Law Firm will host a free legal seminar on estate and Medicaid planning. Learn how to avoid probate, protecting your home...