How do you become a Chevrolet Dealer of the Year?       “You sell a lot of cars and satisfy a lot of customers,” said Lazaro Veliz, executive general manager of the Chevrolet and Kia dealerships at the Miami Lakes AutoMall.      By a lot of cars, Veliz, 42, meant 2,510 vehicles that last year moved off the lot at the corner of Northwest 57th Avenue and Northwest 167th...

     The National Championship Sports’ Florida State Championship, held at the Clayton Sterling Sports Complex in Key West, was the setting June 12 - June 15 for young baseball players.      The KSA 10U team, who have Miami Lakers on their roster, were Silver Bracket champions.      The KSA 10U team overcame early setbacks before winning their category.  Louis Minguez, 10,...

     Residents who want to play pickleball on the west courts at Miami Lakes Optimist Park will have to find another place for matches during the next few weeks.      Those courts are closed while the town resurfaces them and four additional new courts are built.      The east courts at Optimist Park and will remain open and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, according to...

      Drivers of electric vehicles in Miami Lakes may use four new public charging stations installed by The Graham Companies at its South Pointe Residences & Shops.      “I think it’s a great idea,” said Councilman Ray Garcia, who has advocated from the council dais for installation of more EV charging stations in town. “The Grahams have always been ahead of their time....

     The Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the Class of 2025.      Nominees may be an athlete, coach or a person who has made an impact on sports in town.      Past classes have included  coaches Don Shula and Howard Schnellenberger; athletes like Jim Mandich, Sara Sidner and William Graham; Optimist Club leader Jack McCall and First Tee Miami founder Charlie...