One of the longest serving electrical contractors in the Town of Miami Lakes, Paul F. Chestnut Sr., passed on November 21 at the age of 83. Chestnut and his company were part of the original development of Miami Lakes by The Graham Companies performing electrical contracts on both residential and commercial properties. Chestnut was originally from Nassau, came to the United States as a teen, and joined the U.S. Marine Corps at the age of 17....

In a recent Facebook posting and press release, Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid announced he has sold his ownership interest in Always At Your Side Adult Day Care and indicated he would be opening a new Cafe in the town. “The past three Christmas mornings, I would travel to Pembroke Pines to eat breakfast at Mayor’s Cafe, which is owner by Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank Ortis,” explained Cid. “I then ran into childhood...

Two students at Hialeah Gardens Middle School, Kiara Llaugert and Gabriela Faedo, are making the Christmas brighter for those who are in need. Kiara Llaugert is an 8th-grade student and president of the DFYIT Club (Peer Counselors). For the past 2 years she has rallied the school to participate in Operation Christmas Child, a project she took on as her own. She registered, bought 100 boxes and most of the supplies herself, and packed all 100...

Ed Martinez joins RE/MAX Unique Realty in Miami Lakes as Managing BrokerEddie Rodriguez, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Unique Realty, announced the addition of Ed Martinez as Managing Broker to its Miami Lakes office.“Ed Martinez as Managing Broker will provide agent support and development to our outstanding agent with his energy and combined 20 years of experience in the Real Estate and Mortgage business,” Rodriguez said.“We are...

Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) will present its 1st Annual Home Improvement Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 20, at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The NIC is inviting home improvement related businesses and organizations to have an exhibit, distribute literature, and provide information to the public about their services. Those interested in being a vendor and/or sponsor need to...