The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is closing on March 21 for up to two years for an $8 million renovation.      Patrons can visit the library in Palm Springs North, at 17601 NW 78th Ave. for classes.   Monthly Book Club  Wed., March 18, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Call the branch for titles; copies will be on loan at the checkout desk. Ages 19+ Talking is Teaching:...

     Bernedoodles are known for being gentle and fun- loving, and Sky lives up to that reputation.      This 2-year-old girl lives in Miami Lakes with her family, Danielly and Karel Camacho and their son Adrian.      Sky is a miniature version of the dogs that are a combination of Bernese Mountain Dog and Poodle. She weighs about 25 pounds.      “Whether...

     The children of Wendy and Eladio Armesto of Miami Lakes served a week in the Florida legislature as volunteers in the House of Representatives’ Page & Messenger program.       Sabina Sofia Armesto, 16, a high school junior and Victor Manuel Armesto, 14, a sophomore, were in Tallahassee the week of Jan. 12, their mother said.      Fla. Rep. Tom Fabricio, R-Miami Lakes...

     The Town of Miami Lakes has 14 new police vehicles and in mid-February, branded them with the municipality’s name.       “With Miami-Dade County’s transition to an elected sheriff, the updated vehicle branding reflects this new chapter in local law enforcement,” said Clarisell De Cardenas, the town’s director of Communications and Community Affairs. “Branded police...

     Every year, officials from town government travel to Tallahassee or to Washington, D.C. to discuss issues that affect Miami Lakers. Shown on March 4 with U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart R-Miami, in his office are from left Miami Lakes Town Manager Edward Pidermann; Legislative Assistant Vanessa Scott; Diaz-Balart and Miami Lakes Mayor Josh Dieguez.      Dieguez posted on social media that they spent the...