Julio Lima Owner, Floss Dental Group Hialeah Gardens       “Thanksgiving is always fun, I’m a big family guy [and] we do the holidays pretty big,” Julio Lima said.  “Football, [I’m a] huge Dolphins fan. Mostly I’m excited to bring some new services into the community, bring some light into dentistry.”  John Vallejo  Personal Banking Officer,...

Sept. 4 Summer Open Fishing Fun. The Town of Miami Lakes hosts fishing at the Optimist Park Marina. Bait, poles and safety vests are included for those signing up. Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 NW 162nd St. Wednesday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free. Registration is required before dropping a line in the water. Go to https://bit.ly/4ecZOam. Sept. 5 Miami Lakes Medical Center Grand Opening. Public invited, 15536 NW 77th Ct., 5:30 p.m. Refreshments...

     The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce and the Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee welcomed Drip IV Bar and MedSpa with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 8.       Located at 14575 NW 77th Court, Suite 304, the MedSpa offers health, wellness and aesthetic services. It provides injectables; micro-needling; facials; chemical peels; medically managed weight loss; IV therapy and hormone...

     The Miami Lakes Town Foundation is accepting applications for grants.       Community groups, school clubs or teams, educators and other organizations are welcome to apply for money for projects that encourage literacy, continuing education; developing and implementing youth programs; beautification projects and cultural events, the town said.       Applications will be...

     London is a Rat Terrier/Miniature Doberman mixed breed pup who loves fashion. And though the 11-year-old girl was the runt of her litter, she has a big personality.      That includes being devoted to her humans, Jorge and Orlaida Martinez and their adult daughters Vanessa and Jessica, and Jessica’s boyfriend Nick Tejedor.      “My dog is the best thing on the planet,”...