Giardino Gourmet Foods first moved into Park Centre Shops at 8008 N.W. 154 Street in Miami Lakes one year ago. The decision to open in Miami Lakes was one that proved to be fruitful for owners Lilly Tudela, Jaime Mitrani and Robert Furth.“It has been awesome,” said Tudela. “We have had record breaking sales for the franchise since the first month we opened. We have been busy serving the community and have gotten...

  Tension between Miami Lakes Mayor Michael Pizzi and Councilmembers came to light at their regular meeting on June 2, where lawmakers insisted they each follow the three-minute rule for discussion and debate for each agenda issue to keep the session moving along gracefully.But Pizzi, who has a penchant for speaking so long that some council meetings have not ended until midnight, took exception to the rule and said he won’t be...

  The Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative, located at 14125 NW 80th Avenue Miami Lakes, is seeking national participation and support in its summer awareness campaign to draw attention to breast cancer and early detection. In conjunction with National Pink Day on Tuesday, June 23, the organization is asking that everyone wear pink and post at least one photo with the hash tag #NationalPinkDayWBHI to the Women’s Breast...

 

Miami Lakes resident and Miami City Manager, Daniel J. Alfonso, was awarded Public Administrator of the Year at the American Society for Public Administration’s South Florida Chapter Annual Awards. The event was held on June 11 at Jungle Island. 

  Dr. Fabian Redler, owner of What’s On Your Mind Psychology and Learning Centers Inc., has designated Miami Lakes as the location for his business’ headquarters, at 14400 N.W. 77 Ct. Suite #105. The center is a diagnostic, treatment and learning center that combines neuropsychology and educational therapies for student success.“I love Miami Lakes,” said Redler. “I grew up in Miami but had friends in the...