Giuseppe “Joe” Maurici died March 15 after a long illness. He was 70 and lived in Miami Lakes, where he was well-known for his generosity and his southern Italian cooking at Domenico’s Italian Restaurant.      Born in Cittanova in Italy’s Calabria region, Maurici immigrated to the United States with his parents Domenico and Francesca Maurici.      “He was...

     Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church and Parish held its 52nd Annual Spring Festival during the first weekend in March at its school campus. The event, presented by the church community, featured old fashioned carnival rides, kids’ performances, food from around the world and raffles.       Supporters included Car Grand Sponsor Headquarter Toyota; Grand Sponsors El Sembrador Foods; Haus of...

   They’re devoted to each other and to their humans, too: Meet Maybel, 9 months old, and Bruce, who is 3 years old.      The Golden Retrievers live in Miami Lakes with Melissa Amaro-Morel and her husband Jorge Morel.      “They have different parents but are inseparable,” Melissa Amaro-Morel said. “When they are at rest, they are always touching. He gets annoyed at times...

         During the February opening  of “Medea” at the Main Street Players, Sara Jarrell was quick to answer a passersby’s question about Euripedes’ classic work, which she adapted and directed for the Miami Lakes theater. She was happy to promote the play while on the street because she wants to see the theater grow and to attract more people to its...