The Alonso family, who organize the annual cancer charity auto show called Cars for a Cure in honor of their late patriarch Roberto Alonso, held a kick-off party at Chela’s Cocteleria with friends and supporters on Nov. 30. That’s also when they donated a $30,000 check raised from the 2023 event to Alex’s Place, a pediatric unit at the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Roberto...

     Quality of life is a part of what makes Miami Lakes a beautiful place to live, and that includes respect for one’s neighbors, especially when it comes to noise.      Loud sounds from landscaping machines, TVs or speakers prompt the most frequent complaints the town said it receives, especially on weekends.       Complaints may be logged on the Miami Lakes Connect app, but town...

     Abram Zuniga was getting fussy during his mother’s work out, but her classmates weren’t bothered by the toddler’s whimpers on a recent weekday morning.       Caution CrossFit and Fitness Coach Connie Amador held and soothed Abram while continuing to lead five women at her Mommy and Me class.       Across town at Movement Lab, athletes from the NFL and NBA...

   In a quiet corner of Miami Lakes, Select Specialty Hospital long-term care facility treats patients with neurological and cardiac conditions, brain injuries; infectious diseases; kidney disorders and wounds.      The health care company hopes to increase the number of patient beds from 60 to 86, with a new, single-story 11,528 square foot addition to be built on its six-acre campus.   ...

   The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes. Most events require preregistration, call the branch at 305-822-6520 or email truglioj@mdpls.org. Talk Crafty to Me!  Thurs., Jan. 18,  11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Work on crafts with other adults. Materials provided. Ages 19+. Homework Help & Tutoring  Sat, Jan. 20, 27 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Certified...