The Town of Miami Lakes has offered to provide legal representation to former Building Official Mike Mesa, as he faces a civil lawsuit filed against him by a homeowner.      Carlos Perez Jr., who owns a home in the 14400 block of Rosewood Road, is alleging gross negligence and tortious interference with contractual relations by Mesa. Perez Jr. filed the case Dec. 21 in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in...

     Chela’s Beer Garden in Miami Lakes is sponsoring a monthly outdoor bazaar to be held on Sunday afternoons.      From noon until 6 p.m., the Mexican restaurant at 15301 NW 67th Ave. at Main Street will welcome customers to its lawn.      That’s where 10 or more local vendors will set up a market. There will also be a DJ. A fitness instructor will help guests work off the...

     A weekly outdoor gathering that was to begin on Thursday, Jan. 27 and every Thursday night thereafter has been postponed. The event, called Food Trucks + More, is still planned to eventually be held in the municipal parking lot along New Barn Road near Northwest 67th Avenue in Miami Lakes. This report will be updated when organizers finalize their arrangements.      From 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., up to 15...

     Two students from Bob Graham Education Center in Miami Lakes were recently honored for making an ethical choice.      Fourth graders Luna Santana and Brian Cruz turned in to school administrators what was described as a “very nice ring,” according to Ariadna Espinosa, executive director of Do the Right Thing Miami Inc.      The classmates, shown in the photo...

     Giving Gators hosted its first charity softball tournament, “Slugging for Toys” at Miami Lakes Optimist Park on Dec. 18. The purpose was to raise money and collect new toys for 180 students who attend area schools.       It was such a fun event for such a good cause that it may become an annual tournament, said Giving Gators Founder Daylin Garcia.      Team Hialeah won...