Mary Collins, town councilwoman, county commissioner, dead at 93

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, June 5, 2026

A wife and mother, a saleswoman, a Republican politician and an early leader in Miami Lakes government. Mary Collins lived all of those roles and left a lasting legacy on the town. She died May 28 at the age of 93, her family said. Collins...

Miami Lakes AutoMall's toy drive benefits Essie Reed's Team of Life

Business Wednesday, January 1, 2014

 

In celebration of the holiday season, Miami Lakes AutoMall, its employees and customers, donated toys to Essie “Big Mama” Reed and her Team of Life Toy Drive which was held on December 20 at Ft. Lauderdale’s Lockhart Stadium. Last year, “Big Mama” and her team gave approximately 70,000 toys to local underprivileged children. Miami Lakes AutoMall believes in giving back and supporting the community. 

Pictured are Miami Lakes staff including (from left) David Martinez, Roly Villanueva, Fred Senra, Alex Martinez, Jorge Galindo and Miguel Rodriguez.

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