London is a Rat Terrier/Miniature Doberman mixed breed pup who loves fashion. And though the 11-year-old girl was the runt of her litter, she has a big personality.      That includes being devoted to her humans, Jorge and Orlaida Martinez and their adult daughters Vanessa and Jessica, and Jessica’s boyfriend Nick Tejedor.      “My dog is the best thing on the planet,”...

     The Town of the Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee hosted the annual Symphony of the Americas Summerfest at Miami Lakes United Methodist Church on Aug. 17. The musicians performed music from Mozart, Bach and Vivaldi, Committee Chair Felicia Salazar said in an email. The performance was also streamed live from the church to its congregation, she said. The symphony has returned for over 20 years to perform in...

     The Town of Miami Lakes honored the Rodriguez family, owners of the 18-year-old Pizza Scene restaurant on Main Street. Mayor Manny Cid presented a proclamation to the family for the longevity of their enterprise and for supporting the community and schools in town. Cid named Aug. 12 as “Pizza Scene Day.”       “We are super grateful and blessed to be here,” Gloria Rodriguez...

     Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Troop 902 members Victoria Loyal and Alexa Landrian are working to earn their Silver Awards.       The scouts’ goals are to empower U.S. Military veterans and save dogs in shelters with their project: Mission: Paw-sitive Impact.      Victoria, 13, of Hialeah Gardens and Alexa, 12, of Miami Lakes, have partnered with the Miami Lakes Veterans...

   The popular Culinary Bike Tour returns on Sept. 21, when bicyclists will get to sample small bites at restaurants across Miami Lakes.       This year’s five-mile, nighttime ride travels to restaurants in the Lake Patricia and Cypress Village shopping centers and along Main Street for a fun night of drinks and tastes from the varied menus offered in town.      ...