American Legion Post 144 in Miami Lakes hosted a luncheon to mark the 104th anniversary of the organization that supports veterans, their families and active-duty military personnel. Guests at the Sept. 16th celebration filled the Roberto Alonso Community Center to enjoy raffles and music.       AC Graphics Digital executive Tico Casamayor, who runs public relations for the Miami Lakes Chamber of...

     The Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee, along with BNI Excellence and the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, hosted a networking party for area business owners on Aug. 23 at La Diosa Taqueria Restaurant in the Cypress Village Shopping Center in Miami Lakes.      Shown in the first photo from left are Brian Ramos, chemistry/biology teacher at Mater Lakes Academy; Maggie Senra; attorney Norma...

      Steve Kretsch, owner of Island Fin Poké Co., celebrated opening the restaurant in the Royal Oaks Plaza in Miami Lakes with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 25. Kretsch was joined by other business owners in the shopping center as well as business boosters from the town.      The new fast casual dining spot, located at 15468 NW 77th Court, offers poké bowls which contain rice, fish or meat and various...

     Say hi to Benni! He’s the star of the show at the Kairos Miami Lakes hair salon on Main Street.      Benni is a 2-year-old mix of the Basenji and Carolina breeds, salon owner Clare Callejo said about her dog.      “He loves playing with all dogs and has several friends who stop by during their walks to say ‘hi’ to him through our window,” she...

    About 50 entrepreneurs attended a Small Business Boot Camp held at Miami Lakes Town Hall on Sept. 22.      Most of the business owners said they employ fewer than five people and took time out from running their firms to learn from bankers, officials from Miami-Dade County, Florida International University and other experts about how to grow and get financing.     “The EDC was working on it...