October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Miami Lakes Athletic Club will have several events to raise donations for the Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative.      The Miami Lakes non-profit promotes disease prevention and patient education.      Nine classes  -- from Spin & Sculpt to Yoga to a Silver Sneakers circuit and more -- will be offered and listed on the...

     Four generations of a Miami Lakes family celebrated the opening of BB’s Bakehouse during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Main Street.      BB’s Bakehouse co-owners Jorge Berrios and his wife Monica Munoz welcomed guests to the light-filled cafe that is tucked between Pizza Scene and the forthcoming La Cumbancha restaurant.       Berrios, 32, is an electrical engineer who...

     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...