Two Miami Lakers with a history of opening original, successful restaurants and their business partners have brought their latest creation to their hometown. Chela’s Beer Garden, an indoor/outdoor venue has opened on Northwest 67th Avenue at Main Street, in the space that formerly held the On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina restaurant. An antique red Chevrolet pickup parked out front welcomes guests. “I’m...

The Town of Miami Lakes received a $525,000 federal grant to replace and install a backup generator at the Roberto Alonso Community Center. The funding, from the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation program, was awarded Feb. 3. The Roberto Alonso Community Center, at 16500 NW 87th Ave., is relied upon when a disaster such as a hurricane takes aim at Miami Lakes. The center...

Calling all playwrights! The Main Street Playhouse is accepting new works through March 1. The winning writer will see his or her play stage read at the playhouse as part of the South Florida Theatre League’s Summer Theatre Fest. Send a PDF of a one act or full-length play via email to angelinaesposito3@gmailcom. One work per author may be submitted. For more information go on Facebook. The theater is at 6766 Main St....

Do you know an amazing woman? Nominate her for the Town of Miami Lakes Women of Distinction Awards by Feb. 24. Candidates should contribute to the community via the Arts; Business; Education; Community and Civic Affairs; Government; Education; Health Services or be a humanitarian and outstanding volunteer. For more information and to get an application go online. --Linda Trischitta  

Bob Graham Education Center’s Civic Engagement Academy won first place in the We the People district level competition on Jan. 7. The middle schoolers researched, studied and debated to learn about the intricacies of the U.S. Constitution, part of a program from the non-profit educational organization, Center for Civic Education. The Bobcats perfected their arguments to prepare for a simulated congressional hearing, in which they...