Locals and their furry friends are welcome to Canine Cocktails hosted by Miami Lakes’ Hotel Indigo on Thursday, December 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. Hotel Indigo is located at 7601 Miami Lakes Drive.Canine Cocktails is a dog-friendly monthly gathering offering a venue for dog owners to enjoy drink specials and free appetizers while their pups enjoy treats. Those participating can purchase organic dog treats from the Doggie Bag Cafe.Miami-Dade...

Esteban Bovo Jr. was elected the new chair for the Miami-Dade County Commission.Bovo, who represents District 13, which includes Miami Lakes, Hialeah and unincorporated areas, previously served as the vice chair.“It’s an honor to have been elected the chairman of the Board of County Commissioners,” Bovo said. “Thank you to my colleagues for instilling their confidence in me.”Reports have suggested Bovo is...

More than 350 Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ partners joined their principal counterparts in November to begin their day of service as “Principal TODAY.”Designed to build long-term business/school partnerships that benefit MDCPS students, the breakfast offers principals and business leaders the opportunity to prepare for their day of service that was held  on Thursday, December 8.The event is held in partnership with...

Miami Lakes Youth Center, “The Spot,” will host two more special events for middle and high school students during December at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive.Saturday, December 17 – Holiday Ice Skating Field Trip. Middle and high school students are invited to grab their gloves, scarves and jackets and join The Spot for an Ice Skating Field Trip to Pines Ice Arena. Registration is required by November 30 along with a registration...

JetStream Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Miami Lakes, announced the grand opening of its new Doral branch on Wednesday, January 25.JetStream president and CEO Jeanne Kucey explained the grand opening will also recognize JetStream’s distinguished designation as a Juntos Avanzamos Credit Union in recognition of the Credit Union’s commitment to serving and empowering the Hispanic Community.The event, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 1200...