My problem is hubris. Hubris and a desire to be liked. If I’m handing out candy at the beginning of the night on Halloween, everybody gets a massive handful of little Milky Ways and Snickers. I do this partially because of the hubristic confidence of a man who never learns. I never believe the candy is going to run out. At the beginning of the night, I am certain of nothing so much as I am certain of my ability to purchase and...

The residents of Loch Ness are celebrating Halloween with a nod to the lake the community is named for in Scotland. Nessie, the famed monster from the loch, is back with a trick-or-treat bucket. This “Nessie” is technically a large inflatable brontosaurus in a festive costume. Vice President of the Homeowners Association Adonis Sardinas said that the best time to come by is in the evening when the inflatables are lit...

Rosalina Lorie celebrated her 100th birthday on September 6, surrounded by friends and family at Hialeah Park. The theme of the party was a celebration of the family’s Cuban heritage with a cafecito window - with coffee, of course - music from the island and even some bongo playing. Daughter Rosalina Lorie-Restrepo describes her mother celebrating the milestone as a blessing. “She’s my rock, she’s my peace,...

For Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Miami Lakes District Dep. Robin Amador, the fight to end childhood cancer is personal. Amador’s cousin who died of leukemia as well as the son of a fellow deputy who also died of childhood cancer is what led him to join the Mystic Force Foundation’s first responder parade.    The parade, which happened on September 5, invites different law enforcement agencies from the South...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and at Miami Lakes Athletic Club, they’re raising awareness while working up a sweat. In addition to themed classes where participants are encouraged to dress in pink, there are tables outside workout studios where they sell t-shirts and goodie bags to raise money for the cause. It’s never hard to create excitement and get participation from club members, fitness manager Gitte Torres...