The poised gentleman in the photo with his paws crossed is Apollo.       The four-year-old boy is a Miniature Bernedoodle who lives with the Sanchez family in Miami Lakes: Aubrey, her husband Javier and their children, Noah, 14, and Ella, 9.      Apollo’s breed is a cross between a miniature Poodle and Bernese Mountain dog.      “They are so good and...

     The scavenger hunt began at My Gym: Kids picked up a sheet of clues that sent them hopping to downtown shops, where they figured out a riddle or completed a challenge to win a sticker and perhaps a sweet or a prize. Once they collected all 14 stickers, the young hunters returned to My Gym and swapped them for plastic eggs filled with toys and a coupon card to use at participating businesses.      During...

      Over 100 seniors gathered at the Roberto Alonso Community Center to celebrate spring. The Elderly Affairs Committee invited the over 60 crowd to enjoy lunch by Chef Ramoncito, who prepared paella and fried plantains. Following lunch, the seniors danced to a mix by DJ Dennis of American Top 40 hits from the 1970s and 1980s and Latin music, including songs by Celia Cruz.      Vice Mayor Bryan Morera and...

    Proceeds from the annual Mayor’s Gala is the only support given to the Special Needs Advisory Board. The money supports the board’s activities and events held for the community.      The 2025 Gala held in November raised a record-setting $71,000 and after expenses donated $43,025, Mayor Josh Dieguez said. In February, Dieguez proclaimed it was St. Thomas University Month, for the school’s...

   The Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee presented a $500 check to the South Florida Police Benevolent Association’s Love and Resilience Fund during the March 17 council meeting. The fund supports officers who are experiencing a crisis. The money was raised during the committee’s inaugural car show. Its display of 100 vehicles drew around 1,000 spectators, Committee Chair Carlos Andres said.    ...