A Miami Lakes resident and author with a peculiar pen name, whose origin is shrouded in secret, can often be found visiting her favorite haunts in Miami Lakes, like the Vie De France cafe or Starbucks where she taps away on her laptop. Her name is Seven N Blue, a first time author with an independently published book titled “The Lunatics.”  “The Lunatics,” a young adult novel set in the streets of San Francisco,...

  We will always remember this amazing 11-year-old Breanna Vergara. Breanna had only danced here since this past August. She was a competitive dancer at Dance Creations Dance Academy since she was 3 years old. She got her dance training from Maria Alonso and her staff for many years until her path led to our doors. We welcomed her with open arms as we welcome all, but had no idea she would change our lives the way she has. Breanna...

  Miami Lakes A+ Daycare, located at 13905 N.W. 67 Avenue in the Lake Patricia Shopping Center, announced its participation in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child Care Food Program, a federally funded program that reimburses child care providers for serving nutritious meals and snacks to enrolled, eligible children. Meals will be available at no separate charge to all participants enrolled at the center regardless of race,...

  BankUnited, a national bank headquartered in Miami Lakes, recently unveiled Bridges Cafe, a high-tech, health-conscious cafe area much to the delight of the company's 800 employees who can dine in with fresh meals throughout the work week. BankUnited was ranked 8th on Forbes Magazine's list of "Best Banks in America 2013."  The cafe, 8,000 square feet with a 200 person capacity, serves breakfast, snacks, and lunch with plans to...

  The longest continuous-running community theater in South Florida is none other than Miami Lakes’ own Main Street Players, a theater that celebrates 40 years of productions this year. Hundreds of actors, playwrights, directors, producers, set builders and many others have dedicated their talents over the last four decades. Since 1974, the theatre has brought to life productions of all kinds, a concept initially started by...