The Town of Miami Lakes council met new controller Saily Leon-Trujillo during its February meeting.      Leon-Trujillo, 46, lives in Hialeah Gardens and said coming to work for the town was like coming home for her.       “[It was] the opportunity to give back to my own hometown,” Leon-Trujillo said.       The mother of three says her kids enjoy going to the movies on...

     As you follow tree-lined Northwest 60th Avenue south from Miami Lakes Drive, there are three large buildings that house national and international companies in the southwest corner of Miami Lakes.       National Molding, at 14429 NW 60th Ave., specializes in injection molding for a variety of industries.       “The company has been [in Miami Lakes] for over 40...

    Visitors to the Miami Lakes Farmer’s Market have likely noticed the creations of Gianella Cosio.     The owner of Earthy Earth Gems, Cosio, 25, makes jewelry and home accessories using colorful crystals.      In March, she opened her own retail space at 6809 Main St.      Selling at the market on Saturdays gave the Kendall resident the experience and confidence that she...

    Every March, the Town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee celebrate women of various professions and endeavors who are nominated for their contributions to the community. This year’s winners, recognized during Women’s History Month, were photographed during a brunch held on March 25 at Town Hall.      Shown in the photo are Councilman Ray Garcia; Committee Secretary Trinette Zarran;...

     April is Autism Awareness Month, and it is also Autism Acceptance month, a message shared in recent years to include those in society who are diagnosed with the neurological condition.      The HDS Foundation in Miami Lakes provides school-based programs to students with diverse abilities so that they may become self-sufficient and attend school or vocational training.      Its home in...