Rainbow Springs State Park in Dunnellon offered a respite to the summer heat for the King family of Miami Lakes.      “It takes your breath away, but it’s refreshing,” Brian King said of their swim on Aug. 5 in the clear blue water that averages 72 degrees, year ‘round. “It was beautiful. Perfect for the hottest summer ever.”       The springs and park...

   Cyclists -- 187 strong -- took to the streets of Miami Lakes for the annual Culinary Bike Tour on Sept. 9. The five-mile ride allowed bikers to visit restaurants that served small bites and drinks, all for a $30 ticket. This year’s ride raised $5,820, proceeds that will pay for the town’s costs to produce the event, including the police escort. Bike305 also helped with rider safety. For the first time, a 14-seat party...

    The Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative of Miami Lakes promotes prevention and early detection of breast cancer and heart disease and serves at risk and low-income women.      The non-profit has two big events coming up: The Pink Walk 5K Run and Walk at Miami Dade College’s North Campus on Sept. 24, and the B Fore Pink 12th Annual Breast Cancer Golf Tournament, held at the Miami Lakes Golf Club on...

     Bolay Fresh Bold Kitchens are donating 50 cents from every Kids Bol sold in September to support 4KIDS.US, a non-profit that serves children and families in crisis and provides therapy and foster homes.      Participating restaurants include the Miami Lakes location at 15141 NW 67th Ave.     The Kids Bol has a grain, green or vegetable; a protein choice of teriyaki chicken, steak au jus or...

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.  Space is limited and registration may be required.   Homework Help & Tutoring  Sat., Sept. 16, 23, 30.  10 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Certified teachers meet students in grades K-12 for one-hour sessions to help with homework and tutoring in reading, math and science. This free service funded in part by The Children’s...