Town Topics: Earth Day is April 22. What do you do to protect the planet?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, April 16, 2026

Carlos A. Vazquez Owner, Miami Marketer, Miramar       “I spend a lot of time not driving because that burns a lot of fossil fuels,” Carlos A. Vazquez said. “I don’t have a hybrid car. And I try to print the least amount as possible.”  Daniela Tavares, Sales Representative, Theromix, Pembroke Pines       “I do my own...

Town honors dedication of Spanish teacher, students

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, April 16, 2026

      For Maria Nordase, teaching Spanish to her students is a skill that will take them around the world.      One of her pupils is an older gentleman who translates for his daughters when they visit Spain. Then there is the couple who visited Peru, where locals thought they were from an island nation that is to the south of Florida.       “When they went to visited Peru and...

Pets of Miami Lakes

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, April 16, 2026

     The poised gentleman in the photo with his paws crossed is Apollo.       The four-year-old boy is a Miniature Bernedoodle who lives with the Sanchez family in Miami Lakes: Aubrey, her husband Javier and their children, Noah, 14, and Ella, 9.      Apollo’s breed is a cross between a miniature Poodle and Bernese Mountain dog.      “They are so good and...

Main Street Merchants host 2nd Annual Easter Scavenger Hunt

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, April 16, 2026

     The scavenger hunt began at My Gym: Kids picked up a sheet of clues that sent them hopping to downtown shops, where they figured out a riddle or completed a challenge to win a sticker and perhaps a sweet or a prize. Once they collected all 14 stickers, the young hunters returned to My Gym and swapped them for plastic eggs filled with toys and a coupon card to use at participating businesses.      During...

Senior Spring Social at Roberto Alonso Community Center

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, April 16, 2026

      Over 100 seniors gathered at the Roberto Alonso Community Center to celebrate spring. The Elderly Affairs Committee invited the over 60 crowd to enjoy lunch by Chef Ramoncito, who prepared paella and fried plantains. Following lunch, the seniors danced to a mix by DJ Dennis of American Top 40 hits from the 1970s and 1980s and Latin music, including songs by Celia Cruz.      Vice Mayor Bryan Morera and...
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