In the fitness industry you typically hear goals such as “I want to lose 20 pounds,” “I want to drop 10 percent body fat,” or “I want to gain 10-lbs of muscle.” Unfortunately, I also hear goals like “I need to strengthen my back because of an injury to my spine,” or “my doctor told me I need to implement an exercise regimen because of a particular wellness issue” such as...

  Michael Plana, son of longtime Miami Lakes residents Patti and Andy Plana, was promoted to Driver Engineer with the Town of Davie Fire Department during a promotion ceremony on May 1. Born and raised in Miami Lakes, Plana is a 2005 graduate of Barbara Goleman Senior High School and was the 2005 Athletic Scholar Award recipient. Plana was the first Eagle Scout of Boy Scout Troop 566 in Miami Lakes. Plana began his career with Davie...

  Former T-Bred and Miami Lakes business owner Gary Snow, of Snow’s Jewelers, was inspired by the movie Calendar Girls to fundraise for former classmates who are battling cancer. Snow created and funded the idea for a playful girls calendar with each month featuring a Hialeah Senior High alumna from the classes of 1965, 1966, 1967 and 1969. The calendar, which runs from July 2015 through June 2016 includes Cheryl Jocz, Peggy...

  The Town’s YMCA Summer Camp Program is scheduled to run from June 8 through August 14, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The camp is open to children ages 5 to 12 years old, as well as 13 to 15 year olds who can participate in the Leaders in Training program.  There is a $40 one time registration fee. The Leaders in Training program fee is $90 per week; Adventure...

  Members of the Miami Lakes Town Council and young members of the Just Run Miami Lakes program joined in the Great Strides Cystic Fibrosis Walk on April 25 at Graham Park in Miami Lakes. The Just Run program participants, elementary and middle school students, ages 5 through 14, were excited to participate in a great opportunity to get involved with a great cause and take part in a healthy activity. The program, made possible through...