What is Rosa Nell Hammer’s secret for longevity?The longtime Miami Lakes resident celebrated her 100th birthday on Oct. 2.Hammer wouldn’t credit lifestyle choices for keeping her going for so long and so well.Instead, her extraordinary lifespan may be all about her mind – stocking it with a lifetime of good memories, challenging it with her 52-year real estate career and nourishing her spirit with friends and faith.And then there are her...

It has an awkward name but a pretty design. The first phase of the 1-5-4 Linear Bridge Park that will rise on the west side of town is expected to open later this year.Miami Lakes’ newest park will begin west of the circle on Northwest 154th Street at Northwest 89th Avenue. Eventually plans call for it to slope up to the middle of the closed bridge that spans Interstate 75.Initial construction is estimated to cost about $206,000 for the...

The 2020 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards is looking for amazing youth volunteers to recognize at its next ceremony in Washington, D.C.Students must apply and demonstrate how they have worked on behalf of others. Children age 10 and younger must have performed 26 hours of volunteering; for ages 11 to 15, it’s a 50 hour contribution and for older students, 100 hours.The deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 5 to submit an application that must be...

When Hurricane Dorian slammed the northern islands of the Bahamas, South Floridians rallied to their aid, and Miami Lakers did their part.The devastation that struck Abaco Island and Grand Bahama over Labor Day weekend prompted local companies and residents to gather life-saving supplies that filled two rooms at town hall.Brown and Brown Insurance and restaurants NQC Miami and Anacapri Miami Lakes donated supplies as did residents who packed...

The 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28 at Country Village Park.The celebration is scheduled to be held from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the park that is at 6550 NW 188th Terrace in Miami.Admission is free and will feature live music performances; a bounce house; rock climbing; pony rides; art and food.The festival is sponsored by Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara Jordan.National Heritage Month began Sept....