Mario Ruiz cut hair in the Miami Lakes Barber Shop until about 2021 and was known for his positive attitude, the smile perpetually on his face and just a genuine love for barbering. He passed that love down to his son, who now runs the shop.      “I was very proud of my dad,” Richard Ruiz said.  “It was my honor to work with him, both him and my uncle at one point.”     ...

Kids across Miami Lakes spent their summer frolicking and playing at a variety of camps in town.      At the Main Street Players playwriting camp, young thespians were challenged to create original stage works and practice movement on stage. Meanwhile kids at the Miami Lakes Athletic Club got to try different sports, laser tag, work on tennis skills, swimming, meet with wild animals and other activities.   ...

A relaunched website can help people find places to get outdoors in Miami-Dade County.      The county’s Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department recently relaunched Park Finder. The interactive tool helps users find parks based on location, amenities and activities. Users can access the mobile-friendly site at https://www.miamidade.gov/global/recreation/park-finder.page.      There are no...

The Town of Miami LakesPublic Safety Committee believes in the importance of informing Miami Lakers of back-to-school safety tips. Committee chair Carlos Andres has a few tips for parents on how to make the start of the school year safe and stress-free.        As silly as it sounds, texting and walking is a serious matter; a child in our very own town got hurt a few years ago by a truck’s mirror. Tell your...

Students aren’t the only ones who need to be ready on Aug. 13 for the return to classes. Motorists need to prepare as well.      With the start of school comes the reduced speed zones throughout Miami Lakes, more traffic, and parents along with students walking to and from school.      Sgt. George Soto with Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Miami Lakes District urges drivers to have extra patience for...