You might forget you’ve walked into a dental suite when you notice the velvet chairs and brass accents of Dr. Carlos Mendigutia’s decor. Mendigutia has an eye for design, and that includes using the latest high-tech tools which help him to be as precise as possible when designing implants for patients. “I have to have the best of everything, because I love what I do,” Mendigutia, 46, said in early November from his new office at 6602...

Christ the SaviourOrthodox Cathedral16601 NW 77th Court, Miami LakesSunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m.Saturday Vespers: 6 p.m.The Church of the Epiphany Episcopal15650 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes 305-558-3961Misa en Espanol: 9 a.m.Sunday Eucharist: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.Escuela Dominical: 12:15 p.m.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints8201 NW 186 St., Hialeah, 305-205-4956Sunday service: 9 p.m.Sunday...

Andre L. Teixeira, executive vice president and chief financial officer of The Graham Companies in Miami Lakes, was among four business leaders chosen by Florida InternationalUniversity to serve as officers of FIU Foundation, Inc.     “I am honored to serve three more years as treasurer and to continue to work with such a dedicated and passionate group to help FIU reach recognition as a Top 50 Public University by 2025,” Teixeira said on Nov....

Listed below are places to turn to for help during the coronavirus outbreak:MasksMiami-Dade County Public Libraries are giving away free masks while supplies last. https://www.miamidade.gov/releases/2020-07-23-library-free-mask-distribution.asp For Small Business Owners--Miami-Dade County Small Business Assistance Forgivable Loan Program, up to $25,000, 0% interest, no origination fees. Contact Partners for Self-Employment, 786-605-8585 or...

The Town of Miami Lakes is offering hardship grants related to the coronavirus pandemic to small business owners.The deadline to apply for a one-time grant for COVID-19-related expenses of up to $10,000 is Dec. 4.Three categories will be considered for payment by the town: Loss of revenue up to $10,000 and commercial rent or mortgage assistance of up to $5,000.The business must be located in town and have a current business tax receipt.Also,...