Jack McCall’s enshrinement into the inaugural Hall of Fame and a golf tournament in his memory will highlight the Optimist Club of Miami Lakes’ 50th anniversary celebration which includes a dinner to honor past presidents and volunteers of the organization. The golf tournament kicks off the event at 8 a.m., July 27, at Shula’s Golf Club, 7601 Miami Lakes Drive, where the proceeds will benefit Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.The golf tournament...

Don Shula’s Hotel and Zeta Event Productions are hosting a Bridal and Quince Expo on July 21 from noon - 5 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom at the hotel located at 6842 Main Street.
The event will include designer bridal and quince dresses, food and drinks, cake tasting and much more. Tickets are $5 per couple or quinceanera family. Tickets may be purchased through eventbrite at https://bit.ly/2POxiSk.

Gabriela Blanca Jorge, a veteran server at Shula’s Steak 2 restaurant on Main Street, rushed into action on June 13 to help save a life. During lunch, one of the guests dashed into the service station apparently choking and in distress. Jorge was the first to see her in a frantic state, eyes bulging and turning blue. She recognized what was happening and immediately went behind her to apply the Heimlich maneuver. The first two attempts were...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs and Veterans committees are hosting a workshop with Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser Pedro J. Garcia at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 15, to discuss topics including Homestead Exemption and additional benefits available for qualified properties for Miami Lakes residents.Having worked in the Florida real estate industry wince 1970, Garcia, a veteran of the U.S. Army and member of American Legion Post 0346, was the...

Dr. Michael White has been a chiropractic physician for 15 years but never owned his own practice, until May 11. Having his own practice was always a goal of Dr. White’s and when the right opportunity came he took it. His Chiropractic and Rehabilitation facility is located at 14645 N.W. 77 Avenue in Miami Lakes. White didn’t always know he wanted to become a chiropractor until he was involved in a serious head-on collision. Due to this...