The Miami Lakes town council honored The Keyes Company of Miami Lakes for its 25th anniversary and for staff and company fundraising efforts on behalf of the Jesse L. McCrary, Jr. Elementary School, feeding the hungry and for cancer research.      “The owner is a great example in our community, who is not only a friend but somebody who has done amazing work in the town of Miami Lakes and somebody who showcases what...

 Lawyers Gloria M.Garcia and Suhaill M. Morales, who are members of the Miami Lakes Bar Association, briefed the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce about employment law during the business group’s luncheon on March 13.The attorneys discussed various scenarios and legal pitfalls when hiring or firing employees, and addressed workers compensation and contractors, too.       Business owners asked questions and...

     Students with Barbara Goleman Senior High School’s Law Honor Society stand on March 19 with more than 300 pairs of footwear to be donated in the annual Loving Soles Shoe Drive organized by Miami Lakes Town Clerk Gina Inguanzo on behalf of Camillus House in Miami.      Shown from left are Ysabella Lantigua; Gabriela Mauri; Hailie Prieto; Maria Torres and Law Honor Society Sponsor Ana M....

    Aidan Schwinghammer, 16, a sophomore at Barbara Goleman Senior High School, served as a page in the Florida Senate during the last session.      Pages lead the Pledge of Allegiance, deliver messages and correspondence to legislators and participate in mock debates about bills.      Aidan was sponsored by Fla. Sen. Bryan Avila, R-Miami Springs. Aidan previously served as a page and a...

The Town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee saluted six Women of Distinction during an annual luncheon on March 16 at Town Hall.      Judy Farcus Serra, chief financial officer for Headquarter Toyota, won in the business category. Her nominator described the $50,000 she raised from the Reindeer Run 5K, her volunteer work on the Veterans Committee and her achievements in the automobile industry.   ...