It was a night of glamour and goodwill for the Zonta Club of Miami Lakes and their guests during the service organization’s Black & White Gala. The annual party lasted five hours at the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main.  Silent and bidding auctions offered 30 items including jewelry and paintings and four vacation trips. DJ Felix and two showgirls entertained the crowd of 78 supporters.      ...

     First Tee Miami students enjoyed a visit from PGA Tour golfer and former U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley.      Bradley mingled with the young golf students on April 29 at the recently renovated Miami Lakes Golf Club.       A highlight of his visit was a putting contest with First Tee golfer Petra Compton, 14.     They played a quick match — and...

    The Public Safety Committee and the Neighborhood Improvement Committee teamed up on April 18 to present Back to Nature.       During the event at the Miami Lakes Farmer’s Market the volunteers helped residents shred sensitive documents to prevent identity theft, according to Public Safety Committee Chair Carlos Andres.       Residents could recycle electronics, lightbulbs and...

     Ocean Bank announced it provided $28 million to The Graham Companies to refinance debt on seven office buildings in Miami Lakes.      “Ocean Bank has been an exceptional partner throughout this process,” Andre Teixeira, executive vice president and chief financial officer of The Graham Companies said in a May 4 press release. “Their leadership and lending team were responsive,...

     Carlos Andres said he was getting a lot of calls.       Residents were complaining to the chair of the Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee, asking if there was anything that could be done to slow down drivers in town.     “It’s pretty bad,” Andres said. “A lot of Miami Lakers are speeding. It’s not just people from outside.”      The...