Sol the Rat Terrier is a sweet older gal who on June 2 will turn 19.      She lives in Miami Lakes with Anabell Vejarano and her partner Gloria Moreno, and posed for this photo while on the banks of Lake Martha.      Sol is named for the sun. About a year ago her 16-year-old Rat Terrier roomate Luna, who the couple named for the moon, passed away.      Besides getting loving...

The Miami Lakes Bar Association installed its 2026 officers and board of directors Feb. 6 during a ceremony at Town Hall. Shown in the photo, from left: Directors Alejandra Gancedo, Trinette Zarran, Vanessa Abreu, Janelys Holland and Veronica Garcia; Secretary Massiel Andino; President Melissa Alvarez; Judge Carmen Cabarga of the 11th Judicial Circuit; Treasurer Mirielis Castilla; President-elect Suhaill Machado Morales and Directors...

     The monthly Bingo games and luncheons held at the Roberto Alonso Community Center in Miami Lakes are popular events. The crowd was festive at the game on Feb. 12, when Valentine’s Day was the theme. The games are run by the town's Elderly Affairs Committee.      Photos provided by Maria Planas.

     Father Mario de Miranda welcomed parishioners to the Church of the Epiphany Episcopal for “ashes to go” on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18.      The church has a history of bringing the service and its faith to the public.         It once gave out ashes to drivers in the Windmill Gate Shopping Center, and to worshippers during the COVID-19 pandemic, parishioner Elizabeth...

     The Main Street Merchants, Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee and Economic Development Committee and The Graham Companies hosted the latest concert in the Main Street Live! free music series. The Whisky Six Band played modern country tunes during their show on Feb. 20.            Music fans enjoyed the evening while dining on the patios of all the restaurants around the circle on Main...