The Miami Lakes Athletic Club celebrated the end of summer with a “Zumbathon”.      About 250 gym members danced for over two hours the night of Sept. 13, led by eight instructors from the club, General Manager Anthony Artiles said.       To make it even more fun, there was a DJ and conga drummer to keep the energy going.      “The whole gymnasium...

     American Legion Post 144 in Miami Lakes hosted a luncheon to mark the 104th anniversary of the organization that supports veterans, their families and active-duty military personnel. Guests at the Sept. 16th celebration filled the Roberto Alonso Community Center to enjoy raffles and music.       AC Graphics Digital executive Tico Casamayor, who runs public relations for the Miami Lakes Chamber of...

     Say hi to Benni! He’s the star of the show at the Kairos Miami Lakes hair salon on Main Street.      Benni is a 2-year-old mix of the Basenji and Carolina breeds, salon owner Clare Callejo said about her dog.      “He loves playing with all dogs and has several friends who stop by during their walks to say ‘hi’ to him through our window,” she...

Ariel Lopez, Broker Island Living Realty LLC, Miami Lakes:  “I have a few,” Ariel Lopez said.  “I love my neighbors, my son’s school and his friends. I love the community. “I also love how everything keeps developing with new restaurants, just everything that is happening around [Miami] Lakes,” he said.    Patricia Canut, Physical Education Teacher,...

Say hello to Missy, who lives in Miami Lakes with Joan and Dave Oliver.      Missy joined the family in 2012 after they searched for a Shih Tzu/Bichon Frise mix, sometimes called a Teddy Bear, Dave Oliver said.      He happened to find a puppy in Ohio, near where he was spending his 60th college class reunion.      The following year, Joan Oliver became unwell, her husband...