Miami Lakes officials celebrated the volunteers and sponsors who contribute to the town’s quality of life during a Sept. 25 breakfast at Shula’s Hotel and Golf Club.The leaders of 11 committees and advisory boards, their volunteers and the companies that helped fund 150 events in the past year were saluted by Mayor Manny Cid andCouncilman Luis Collazo.“If it weren’t for the sponsors, and if it weren’t for the volunteers, we wouldn’t be able...

The play “True West” will be performed at the Main Street Playhouse from Sept. 27 - Oct. 20.Written by actor and playwright Sam Shepard, it will be directed by Isaac Polanco, who said he’ s excited about presenting the play.“I jumped immediately at the opportunity of directing it, as I am passionate about Sam Shepard,” Polanco said. “His writing is raw. “True West” is a rip-roaring classic of the American theater.“True West is a timeless tale...

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A fast-casual restaurant that offers gluten-free and vegan dishes opened in a corner of Miami Lakes that is drawing new restaurants to town.Bolay, at 15141 NW 67th Ave., was filled with excited diners during a soft opening the week of Sept. 9, when food was given away during two lunch hours.“The energy of Miami Lakes aligns perfectly with the brand - active, young-minded and health conscious,” says Bolay Chief Executive Officer Chris Gannon....

Pet therapy — in the form of puppy love and canine kisses — was enjoyed recently by the members of the Always at Your Side Adult Day Care facility.The Sept. 6 meeting happened between patients and dogs that staff from a Petland store brought to the facility.Daycare owner Alexandra Alonso said the get together was so successful that more meetings between patients and pups are planned.“The addition of pet therapy allows us to continue to...