Steve Kretsch  Owner, Island Fin Poké Restaurant  Coral Gables      “Best part of the summer is opening my store in Royal Oaks Plaza,” Steve Kretsch said. Adriana Vila Soto  Financial professional Miami Lakes      “Spending time with family, doing some traveling and having some friends over in this beautiful town,” Adriana Vila Soto...

     The 3rd Annual Pride Awareness booth at the Miami Lakes Farmer’s Market on June 24. The group distributed literature and rainbow-themed items. That was followed by a night of performance -- short original plays, monologues, poetry and music -- at the Main Street Players theater.     Shown in the photo are from left: Suzanne Choopani; Stefan Crotti; Charles James; Manny Tejeda and Star Rodriguez. Sponsors...

     Amazonia Nikkei Fusion, a stylish new restaurant on Main Street, takes diners on a culinary journey.       And that trip begins with the setting: Elegant emerald crushed velvet chairs; gold accents; rich dark wood tables; softly lit paper lanterns over the bar and sophisticated pop playing over the sound system.      On a hot day, the scene is cool.      ...

     If you spend a lot of time at the gym, why not put those hard-earned muscles to work on behalf of neighbors who are not as strong?      You’ll get in another workout, and feel great about helping others, too.     Jerry’s Squad is a group of volunteers who assist elderly and disabled Miami Lakes residents prepare their homes when a hurricane approaches South...

    Say hi to Oliver! He’s a 9-month-old Yorkshire Terrier who lives in Miami Lakes with Ileana and Tom McNulty.      The couple had a Yorkie named Buddy who also appeared in the Pets of Miami Lakes column.       “Our beloved Buddy passed away after 14 years of giving us joy,” Ileana McNulty said. “A week later I had to get another one.”     ...