Christopher Norwood is a gallery owner and public affairs professional. Add a new credential to his resume: Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins appointed him to her administration, as Special Advisor on Community Prosperity.      “Miami’s future prosperity must be rooted in its neighborhoods,” Norwood, 53, said in an email. “My focus is on strengthening small businesses, expanding...

     Hundreds of supporters turned out for the Breanna Vergara Foundation’s 5K and Fun Run in Veterans Park on Feb. 22.      Shown in a photo at the race is Tony Fernandez, former vice mayor and current member of the Charter Revision Commission, enjoying the fun with friends.      It was all for a serious purpose: Promoting pediatric heart screenings to prevent early death from hidden...

     This cute baby boy’s photo was likely taken in a South Florida studio.       A member of Gen X, he was born in 1971 and grew up in Palm Springs North.      He is a household name in town and has a reputation for being one of the best dressed men in Miami Lakes government.       While he was a toddler this cute baby was already showing off his style, as shown...

      Spend a Sunday afternoon strolling around Main Street to see more than 100 beautifully restored cars and trucks during the 10th Annual Miami Lakes Cars for a Cure show on March 29.       The free, family-friendly event happens from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Main Street.        A project of the Alonso family in memory of their late patriarch, Roberto Alonso, the show’s purpose is to...

March 19 Mount Sinai Health Lecture: Breast Cancer Facts and Myths Presented by the Elderly Affairs Committee, hear from Dr. Jessica Pastoriza about breast cancer. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 11 a.m. Free. Register at Toml.Eventbrite.com. March 20 - April 1  Education Advisory Board’s Book Drive Donate new books appropriate for kids in elementary grades. Drop books in new or good condition at Town Hall, 6601 Main St.,...