Hispanic Heritage Month spans September and October, and on Oct. 14 the Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee will celebrate the nation of Spain.      El Pimiento Restaurant of Miami Lakes will serve sangria, paella and other Spanish cuisine during the event at Miami Lakes Town Hall.     The party will also have music, a flamenco dancer and photos and information about the country where  many...

     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...