“Leveraging Cutting Edge Sales and Leadership Skills” is the topic for guest speaker Rob Tamboia at the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s monthly membership luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 13, at Shula’s Hotel Grand Ballroom. The organization’s gathering opens for networking with lunch to follow at noon. To reserve, contact Marta Diaz at 305-556-2212, or email mdiaz@miamilakeschamber.com....

  Miami Lakes 4th annual Cars for Cure participant Nillo Ventura Junior received the Roberto Alonso Award for Best of Show presentation (pictured above), and a plaque was presented to the Graham family on behalf of Vida Custom Designs for allowing the show on Main Street. This year’s event raised about $29,000 and the proceeds will be donated to the University of Miami’s Sylvester Cancer Center for local research in finding...

  Businesses are the heart and center of the economic activity in Miami Lakes. There are over 2,300 registered small and big businesses in Miami Lakes that contribute to the economic impact in the region. In order to help local businesses continue to grow and stay updated with the latest technological trends, Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee will host a strategic popup event, “The Social Media Tech Summit,” from...

  Town of Miami Lakes is hosting Round 3 of the “Capture a Miami Lakes Moment” photo contest with a chance for photographers to win a great prize and be recognized at the September Town Council meeting and have their photo featured on the Town’s website. The contest offers an opportunity to capture the hometown feel and stunning views of the Miami Lakes community while depicting a favorite place or thing to do in the...

  Duke and Dutchess is celebrating 40 years of serving the furry residents of Miami Lakes. Best friends Lori Wetzel and Randi Rosenson currently own and operate the pet grooming salon located at 7345 Miami Lakes Drive in the Cypress Village Shopping Center. The salon first opened in 1977, long before Miami Lakes even became an incorporated town. It all started with Rosenson’s mother, Peggy. Since she was 12-years-old, Rosenson...