An excavator’s big claw tore down the façade of the Lake Katharine Shopping Center on a rainy Wednesday in June, the start of a project that will transform the 52-year-old commercial district in Miami Lakes with new dining and retail spaces.      “We’ll divert at least 90 percent of debris from the landfill,” said Ronny Herrera, president of Thunder Demolition of Miami of the work...

     Fla. Rep. Tom Fabricio, R-Miami Lakes, held a meeting about home insurance at Miami Lakes Town Hall to allow residents to question of Citizens Property Insurance President and Chief Executive Officer Tim Cerio.       About 15 people, including Vice Mayor Tony Fernandez and council members Marilyn Ruano and Ray Garcia attended the June 6 presentation.       Fabricio and Cerio...

Anthony Artiles  General Manager, Miami Lakes Athletic Club  Doral      “I am looking forward to Men’s Basketball in the Olympics,” Anthony Artiles wrote in an email.  “Since basketball has become such a global sport now, the competitiveness and talent of international teams has truly developed like never before.”   Rigoberto Leal  Owner,...

June 21 Make Sandbags. Kids ages 12 to 17 can sign up to fill sandbags used to prevent flooding and earn community service hours. Volunteers should wear sneakers, a hat and sunblock and bring water. Royal Oaks Park, 16500 NW 87th Ave. 9 a.m. to noon.  June 21 Masquerade and Casino Evening for Children with Special Needs Presented by the Arc of South Florida and the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce. Casino games, virtual auction,...

     Florida is second in the nation for fraud committed against elders, who may be motivated by fear, loneliness or the illusion of a quick profit to follow instructions from a stranger who approaches their door, on their phone or via email or text, the FBI says.      The bureau has issued warnings in May and June about the spike in such crimes that have led to losses of $1.6 billion nationwide in the first...