Miami Lakes continues to be recognized for its abundant and beautiful tree canopy and was once again awarded both the Tree City USA Certification and Growth Award designation. This is the eighth consecutive year the Town has received the Tree City USA honor and the sixth consecutive year it has received the Growth Award. These designations are awarded to cities and towns for their excellence in urban forestry management. The Tree City...

Miami-Dade School Board chair Perla Tabares Hantman was honored on November 15 at the 2014 Ray of Hope Gala to benefit South Florida Autism Charter Schools. Hantman was recognized for her outstanding contributions to education and the safety and well-being of the children of South Florida. South Florida Autism Charter Schools, Inc. provides education and services to students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders.

Affinity Resources, a simple and cost effective employment solution company located in 8181 N.W. 154 Street in Miami Lakes, assists individuals in finding potential employers and companies in finding potential employees.  A wide range of match up opportunities are available for full time, part time, temporary and seasonal work because of Affinity Resource's long history of experience and strong working relationships with clients....

  Wall Street phenom David J. Rivero, who oversees the management of two energy solutions companies with utilizing innovative green technology to improve the environment, is the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s first guest speaker for the new year. Rivero, president and CEO of Gibraltar Group of Companies, will discuss his knowledge of the two companies he founded under the principles of utilizing the green technology during the...

Miami Lakes resident Raphael Garcia has been promoted to vice president, senior private client services banker and physician specialist by BankUnited. Garcia has been with BankUnited for five years, most recently as hub manager for the Aventura/Hallandale market. With 15 years of industry experience, Garcia provides concierge financial services to business owners and high net-worth individuals in South Florida. As a physician specialist, he...