You loved The Original Ranch House as a kid, and the new owners want you back.      “I want it to be a destination again,” said Massimo “Leon” Squadrito, co-owner of the six-decades old landmark on Northwest 138th Street, just west of the Hialeah water tanks.       There has been a Ranch House in South Florida since 1958 or ’59 when it began in Fort...

     Miami Lakers have two new Pilates studios on opposite sides of town to choose from.       Forme Pilates and Soulates Studios both opened in June and are accepting new members who may already love Pilates or are new to the popular, low-impact workout.       Both studios are owned by local families.       Forme Pilates, at 6608 Main St. near Town...

July 3 Senior Field Trip: Marlins Park. The Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will head to loanDepot Park to watch the Miami Marlins take on the Minnesota Twins. Seniors 60+ are invited to enjoy this free event, seats are limited, pre-registration is required to attend. Register at toml.eventbrite.com. Bus departs from Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 10:30 a.m. and returns to Town Hall at 4 p.m.  July 4 Fourth of...

     The Town Council of Miami Lakes presented Antonio de la Hoz, manager and co-owner of the Casavana Cuban Cuisine restaurant, with a proclamation at its May 20 council meeting. De la Hoz was honored by Mayor Josh Dieguez and the council for his commitment to the community. Citing his donation of food during the COVID-19 Pandemic, feeding elders; sponsoring the Miami Lakes Optimist Club and the American Senior High School...

  Miami Lakes AutoMall Partner Fred Senra, shown at center in a navy shirt and cap and holding a check, awarded $1,500 to the Miami Lakes Optimist Club Baseball Program for its 2025 season.       The donation is one he has made for the past 15 years, on behalf of Miami Lakes Chevrolet’s Test Drive Program.       Shown at left is Roman Garcia, a committee member for Optimist Club Flag...