Students in grades K-5 can compete to have their original drawing or painting launched into space.      The Florida Space Art Contest will accept works that measure 8.5 inches x 11 inches and are submitted by mail to Space Florida in Exploration Park by 5 p.m. on May 23.      Artists should express this year’s theme: the Spaceship of the Future.      Judges will...

     Charles James has a full life in retirement: The 83-year-old volunteer supporter of the arts and veterans in Miami Lakes is a husband and grandfather, and an actor and model.         A recent role was as an extra, playing a doctor in the Netflix film, “Wish You Were Here” that is currently streaming, he said.       He also participated in a TV special about...

     Foodies partied well into the night at the 7th Annual Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival.       Ticketholders enjoyed a varied menu including steak and sushi from 28 restaurants and vendors. More than two dozen companies served wines, beers and hard ciders.       “I think seven is our lucky number, I think we just have an amazing group of restaurants and beverage...

Cypress Village Shopping Center BurgerFi 7431 Miami Lakes Drive.  786-322-6270. Dine in, take-out. www.burgerfi.com CRUZEIRO Brazilian Steakhouse 7419 Miami Lakes Dr. 305-363-5247 Indoor/outdoor dining, take-out, Uber Eats. Order from cruzeirosteakhouse.net. DiCED 7425 Miami Lakes Drive  305-961-1032 Dicedfood.com, indoor dining; take-out; Uber Eats; Postmates; DoorDash....

Feb. 8, 15 and 22 Miami Lakes Farmers Market The Florida Marketplace Group presents a Saturday market with vendors of produce, clothing and crafts. At Main Street and New Barn Road. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Feb. 8 Special Needs Advisory Board: Painting with a Twist Individuals with special needs will have a supportive and fun environment in which to express themselves. Painting with a Twist, 15501 Bull Run Road. Free 1 p.m. Free....