Three longtime friends and experienced attorneys with ties to Miami Lakes and its government have launched a new partnership.It’s a dream come true for Miami Lakes residents Raul Gastesi, Raul Lopez and Ceasar Mestre.Earlier this year they formed Gastesi,Lopez & Mestre PLLC, at 8105 N.W. 155th St.And to help give it a real hometown feel, most of their attorneys live in town or are former residents.The trio, who all graduated from the...

U.S. CongressSen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.7400 SW 87th Ave., Suite 270, Miami, Fla. 33166305-596-4224, Twitter: @SenRubioPressOffice hours in Miami: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.At Miami Lakes town hall until Dec. 18, every third Wednesday of the month, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla.415 Clematis St., Suite 201, West Palm Beach, Fla. 33401561-514-0189, Twitter: @SenRickScottRep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla.8669 NW 36th St., Suite 100,...

Opponents faced strong competition against students from Miami Lakes and area schools who competed in recent chess matches.Our Lady of the Lakes entered 27 students in the 2019 National Chess DayScholastic Tournament at Hialeah Gardens Senior High School on Oct. 12.The national, rated tournament brought together teams from private and public schools in Florida. It went five rounds during eight hours of play.Third place winners were second...

The town of Miami Lakes is seeking middle and high school students who want to learn leadership skills.Those chosen for the Youth Council will attend monthly meetings and pitch ideas for field trips, community service events and programming for The Spot, at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive.Apply by June 2 atTheSpot@miamilakes-fl.gov.To apply: https://www.miamilakes-fl.gov/images/Miami_Lakes_Youth_Center_Council_Application.pdf or call 305-819-7768.

Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High’s Jocelyn Ruiz captured her fourth consecutive Class 2A District 12 championship Oct. 23 in the 100-yard butterfly and was a runner-up in the 100-yard back stroke. Coach Frank Rocha said of Ruiz, a senior, “It’s been a privileged coaching her for four years. I’m proud of her accomplishments. I’m definitely going to miss her when she graduates.” Photo: HML, courtesy. -- David Snelling