Miami Lakes AutoMall held its 23rd annual toy drive for the Team of Life organization in Fort Lauderdale, run by Essie “Big Mama” Reed.       Reed said the toys will be given to school children, including in northwest Miami-Dade County. Shown at the auto dealer on Dec. 21 are from left, Mateo Leiras from the Finance Dept.; Joe Perez from Preowned Inventory; Carlos Morales from the...

Eva Franco  Coach, Sweat 440  Palm Springs North       “I hope we can open more [Sweat 440] studios in the new year and have new locations for my personal [career] success,” Eva Franco said.  Angel Fitzpatrick Homeschool student Miami Beach      “I want to get to 200 push ups and a perfect handstand,” Angel Fitzpatrick, 6, said.  Jesus...

      JetStream Federal Credit Union ended its 75th year with charitable activities that reflect its mission of service in the community.       The financial cooperative that was founded in 1948 when 10 employees with the Federal Aviation Administration decided to form their own credit union now has five branches and $254 million in assets.      Membership is open to anyone who lives, works,...

     Two Long-haired Dachshunds are doing their best to keep the Lake Hilda neighborhood free of lizards.      Mando, 3, shown above at left and Obi-Wan Kenobi, 7 months, live in Miami Lakes with Anisleydis Chenal, her fiance´ Adam Fowler and their daughters Mia, 7 and Charlie, 4 months.      “We are huge “Star Wars” fans so it was only fitting that we name them after...

     This year’s Reindeer Run 5K attracted 500 runners to Business Park West in support of veterans causes. Judy Farcus Serra, chief financial officer for Headquarter Automotive Group and a member of the Miami Lakes Veterans Committee, said the event raised just over $50,000. The committee is hoping to use the money for scholarships for the children of Miami Lakes veterans, she said.       The annual...