The Town of Miami Lakes and its Economic Development Committee, in partnership with the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Business Network International, gathered Sept. 15 at Chela’s Beer Garden for a Business Networking Social. The groups drank and dined at the restaurant, at 15301 NW 67th Ave. in Miami Lakes. Among those mingling were Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Luis Collazo and Councilman Joshua Dieguez; Fla. Rep. Alex Rizo, District...

The Miami Laker newspaper is seeking to hire a freelance reporter. --Immediate opening --Flexible hours --Some experience preferred At The Miami Laker, we tell the stories of a vibrant and unique community, introduce our readers to new businesses and restaurants, and celebrate accomplished kids and their dedicated teachers. Please send writing samples and a resume to Editor Linda Trischitta, LindaT@MiamiLaker.com.

Royal Oaks Plaza is the largest shopping center in Miami Lakes, with 55 storefronts and 171,904 square feet of commercial space. A Winn-Dixie grocery store is the largest store front and plaza anchor. The shopping center was built in 1987 and is opposite the entrance to the Palmetto Expressway. It is managed by NAI Miami. Miami Lakes Veterinary Clinic is one of the original tenants at the Royal Oaks Plaza. “It’s a...

     The bustling Park Centre Shops is on Miami Lakes Drive, on the west side of town near the entrance to Miami Lakes Business Park West.      The Graham Companies built the 74,333 square foot shopping center at 8040 N.W. 154th St.  in 1988. This year it was painted and a new roof was installed.      The tenants are a mix of restaurants, retailers and services businesses from...

     National Hispanic Heritage Month is from Sept. 15 - Oct. 15, when the contributions of Americans of Latin descent are celebrated, and that includes food. What is your favorite cuisine? Mario Mujica, Unincorporated Miami-Dade County, mortgage originator.  “Carne con papas,” Mario Mujica said.  “It’s an old-fashioned Cuban dish, like beef stew.  Before my mother died,...