Joseph Sosa, who runs the day-to-day operations for Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid’s office, has taken on the task of visiting local deaf and hard of hearing students in the town. Unbeknownst to a lot of people, Sosa, who previously worked as a legislative aide for State Representative Manny Diaz Jr., was born deaf and was fortunate enough to have doctors install an implant at the age of 27 which allowed him to hear for the first...

  At 76 years-old, Charlie DeLucca Jr., spent most of his entire life teaching kids how to play golf and life-learning skills for children with special needs.  He welcomed kids who were chased off other golf courses and started the Dade Amateur Golf Association’s junior program at the former Miami Lakes Country Club (now Shula’s Golf Club) in 1967. “Kids were not allowed to play golf because most courses were...

  Long time Miami Lakes attorney Phil Rarick announced that his law firm will be holding two free seminars for local business owners and professionals this summer. The first seminar on June 21 will focus on protecting families and businesses from court intervention in the event of a mental incapacity or death. The second seminar on July 26 will discuss advanced asset protection strategies for the professional. Both seminars will be held...

  Miami Lakes various citizen committees organize and host over 100 events each year which offers several marketing opportunities for local businesses. The varying levels include recognition in all print and media distribution, recognition during the event, and promotional booth space at the larger events. The future opportunities include: • Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks Show on July 4. • Ice Cream Social on July 14....

  “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....