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...

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,...

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 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...

Miami Lakes AutoMall’s Fred Senra presents Miami Lakes Optimist Club treasurer Jim Hamilton with a check for spnosorship of the 2026 Optimist baseball season. The season kicks off  with an opening ceremony at Optimist Park on Friday, September 18 for fall baseball and softball as well as flag football.