Bruno, a Jack Russell Terrier mix, is a survivor. Newlyweds Vanessa Salinas-Acosta and Juan  Salinas-Acosta adopted the boy from the county shelter in 2009.  He’s lived with the couple in downtown Miami Lakes since 2022, and his exercise routines may be contributing to his longevity. Despite his advanced age, Bruno will run up and down three flights of stairs and takes long walks around town, Vanessa Salinas-Acosta...

Miami Laker Rob Waterfield saw some Black Skimmers catching fish in the lake at the former Par 3 Golf Course that is bordered by Miami Lakes Drive and the northbound exit from the Palmetto Expressway.      “I saw the pair, and on another day there were four,” Waterfield said. “They were eating, going back and forth and eating fish. I’ve seen them before on Loch Andrews, in the...

 Campers at Miami Lakes Athletic Club celebrated the Paris Olympics with their own games at the  Miami Lakes gym. Four teams made banners and wore colors from the flags of the United States, Italy, Colombia and the Dominican Republic during a parade of nations.       The games began with athletes holding their flags and inflatable torches. The campers’ tribute to international competition happened in...

 The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.        Most events require preregistration and popular courses may fill up early.  Sign up in advance to avoid being shut out of classes.         To check availability, call the branch at 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at  https://bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.   Teen Library Advisory...

Aug. 15 Senior Bingo Luncheon. Join the Elderly Affairs Committee for their bingo luncheon featuring food, fun and prizes for seniors who are age 60+. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87 Ave. 11 a.m. Free.    Aug. 17 Miami Lakes Farmers Market. Stroll along New Barn Road and enjoy a variety of vendors at the weekly farmer’s market hosted by The Florida Marketplace Group. At the corner of Main Street and New Barn...