Community Calendar

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Sept. 17  Book Talk with Elizabeth Castillo. Join the Cultural Affairs Committee for a conversation with author Elizabeth Castillo about her book ‘Dear Healing Heart,’ which deals with her experiences as the parent of a...

Getting laughs by saying ‘yes’: improv on Main Street

Community By Erik Petersen, Editor Thursday, September 17, 2026

Ask Fawad Siddiqui about improvisational comedy – the art form the world knows as improv – and he’ll tell you how inclusive it is. He might tell you about his career in acting, and how it all started with improv. He’ll tell you about how addictive it is, and how that class you take once a week might turn into your new habit. But ask him why you should come out for the first SOFLO LOCO Improv and Comedy festival at...

New Little Free Library honors neighbor who nurtured community

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, September 17, 2026

The residents of Loch Ness are still remembering their friend and neighbor Sergio Campos. Campos, who died at 72 in 2015, already had Loch Ness Drive co-named for him. Now a Little Free Library has been erected in his honor. Located at Pocket Park 51 the library was paid for by the homeowners’ association for neighborhood use. Campos served as president of the homeowner’s association for many years and was actively...

Party with Latin flavors at Sabor Fest

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, September 17, 2026

The Cultural Affairs Committee is throwing a huge street party to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month this year. On Oct. 10, people who want to get a taste of Latin America can enjoy the inaugural Sabor Fest. “We have been doing Hispanic Heritage for 11 years and last year, we outgrew the indoor space,” Justin Trujillo said. Trujillo, who chaired the subcommittee for the festival along with CAC member Geraldine Amandola,...

Pets of Miami Lakes

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, September 17, 2026

This sweet little lady is Sophie. Sophie is a seven-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who is owned by Gina and John Vargo of Lake Martha. The couple recently moved back to Miami Lakes with their fur baby. “We have had Sophie since she was a puppy,” Gina Vargo said. She said that Sophie and her are inseparable when she’s home, often spending time together on the couch while Vargo reads. When Sophie...

Main Street gets ruff for an evening

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, September 17, 2026

Main Street went to the dogs on Sept. 12 with the first Dog Days event held. During the three street party dog owners and their dogs were welcomed to come hang out on Main Street where they could snag a pup cup from Dunkin Donuts, get a photo taken, or adopt a new friend. Miami-Dade Animal Services was also on the street and had four adoptable dogs for people to meet during the event. Dogs got to mingle with each other and enjoy the...
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