Heading south along Oak Lane in Miami Lakes Business Park West, you’ll encounter an office for the Florida Lottery where folks redeem tickets worth $600 to just under $1 million; Sharp Electronics Corporation; a U.S. Probation & Parole Office and Floridian Clinical Research which conducts medical trials.       Among the blocks between Northwest 146th Street and Northwest 148th Street that stretch...

Edith Gonzalez Miami Lakes Front desk supervisor Miami Lakes Athletic Club      “My New Year’s resolution is study in school and dedicate more time and work harder at it,” Edith Gonzalez said. “I’ve been dedicating a lot of hours to that.”  Andrea Gil Miami Lakes Manager/fitness instructor Miami Lakes Athletic Club      “So far...

Dr. Carlos Mauri, an optometrist and a partner in Mauri Eye Associates in Miami Lakes, died on Feb. 4 following a brief battle with cancer.       Mauri, of Coral Gables was 57.       A funeral Mass was held Feb. 14 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Key Biscayne.       Mauri was well known in Miami Lakes, where he practiced for 30 years alongside his business partner, Dr. Ramon...

In the photo: The ribbon cutting ceremony at ACAI EXPRESS on Main Street in Miami Lakes on Feb. 22. From left, Wanda Sanguily. whose daughters opened the shop; Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee Chair Andrea Graham Rechichi; Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid; Councilman Tony Fernandez; Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce President Fred Senra; Councilman Joshua Dieguez; restaurant co-owners Cristina Sanguily and Dayanna Sanguily and their...

     These are the volunteer opportunities for children and adults in Miami Lakes.       The Town of Miami Lakes is looking for adult residents who wish to make a positive impact in the community. Volunteers are being sought for the Cultural Affairs Committee; Education Advisory Board; Veterans Committee; Neighborhood Improvement Committee and Blasting Advisory Board. To apply or view all open...