Danny de Varona, 52, is chairman of the Optimist Club of Miami Lakes and director of its baseball and softball programs. Varona is a network administrator for Seaboard Marine. He is married to Irene Varona, 49, a bookkeeper and has three children: Katie Varona, 23, a pharmacist; Alex Varona, 22, also a network administrator; and Sebastian Gonzalez, 11, a student at Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic School in Hialeah. Q: Where are you...

School resumes this month and during these hectic weeks, I want to help you and your family eat in a way that is healthy and to be able to prepare meals without too much hassle. Tacos are an old-time favorite for kids and adults alike. During the weekend, you can prepare a big batch of taco meat, chop your veggies and store it all in containers until you’re ready to make different dishes during the week. I love to use turkey,...

Call it pandemic fashion, the colorful face coverings we wear to protect ourselves, our families, friends and neighbors from the COVID-19 virus.

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Palm Springs North is a residential community just north of Miami Lakes. It was built between 1960 – 1974; an early developer was Laurence Construction, Inc., real estate experts said. There are 1,554 homes in the community, which are within 24 subdivisions of varying sizes, according to Rosa Nell Hammer, a Realtor with The Keyes Company. Known as PSN, it is bordered by Northwest 170th Street and Northwest 186th Street;...

On Friday afternoon, the Town of Miami Lakes canceled several outdoor events planned for the weekend of Aug. 14 – 15. Citing expected heavy rains from Tropical Depression Fred, the Farmers Market, End of Summer Bash and outdoor sports programs will not be held, official said. Indoor events will continue as planned.  For the latest news on Tropical Depression Fred visit NOAA.