Giuseppe Zuozo learned how to cook, like many Italians do, from his mother. Born in Anacapri, a small comune above the island of Capri in Naples, Italy, Zuozo brought his love of good Italian cooking to the Sunshine State in 1990. After visiting Florida for a number of years, and tasting Italian cuisine available here, Zuozo said “I felt I could do better.”He opened his first restaurant, Anacapri, in Pinecrest in 1990. While...

Gus Machado sits behind a large wooden desk that was left behind, along with nearly all the other furniture in the office, by the former owner of the dealership on 49th street in Hialeah when Machado acquired it in the mid 80’s. The walls are lined with vinyl wood paneling, reminiscent of 1960’s, and tips off those who enter just how long Machado has been in business.Machado says his first investment was $50 on a 1934 dodge, which...

Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee and Town officials recognized the exceptional service of local police officers, firefighters and public safety officials on May 21 at the Public Safety Appreciation Day held at Mary Collins Community Center.Mayor Michael Pizzi, Vice Mayor Tim Daubert and Councilmembers Ceasar Mestre and Nelson Rodriguez joined police and fire personnel and their families for a breakfast sponsored by The Graham Companies and...

In conjunction with the “I Heart Miami Lakes” campaign, Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) is inviting all residents to participate in the 2016 Home Beautification Contest.The contest will recognize residents who take special care in maintaining their homes and landscaping. The winners will be awarded a $1,000 Home Depot gift card and a commemorative yard sign for their front yard.Deadline to submit an...

At the May Town Council meeting, several community members were recognized for their accomplishments and community support.Roberto Alonso Jr. was recognized for his commitment as a member of the Charter Revision Commission.Juan Espejo was acknowledged for placing second in Miami-Dade County’s Great Part Summit photo competition. He was also the first place winner in the Town’s website photo competition “Capture a Miami Lakes...