The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is closed for renovation. Patrons may visit the branch in Palm Springs North at 17601 NW 78th Ave. for classes. Many classes require registration, call for information at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org.       The branch is open 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday; 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday -Saturday and closed Sunday.  Talking is Teaching: Talk,...

     Miami Lakers who get on Florida’s Turnpike at Okeechobee Road now have another option.     The Florida Department of Transportation opened on April 21 a connection to the turnpike in Hialeah in far west Miami-Dade County.      Called the Northwest 170th Street Interchange, it features ribbons of new road beneath the turnpike that lead to ramps and either south to Homestead or north to...

     Meet one-year-old Teo, a white and tan Chihuahua who enjoys catching rays near the Miami Lakes Golf Club.       Teo lives in Miami Lakes with Alien Catalan, his wife Elizabeth Aguila and daughter Diana  Aguila.       “He is friendly with people, but he doesn’t like other dogs,” Catalan said in Spanish.       Catalan said the...

    Over 2,600 people came out to support the South Florida Autism Charter School at its 14th Annual Walk and Safety Fair on April 18.       The school, at 3751 W. 108th St. in Hialeah, offers education and therapeutic services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder.        Money raised from the annual walk funds its programs and initiatives.       Two...

Your Better Mortgage celebrated opening its new office in Business Park West with a ribbon cutting party on April 24. The company specializes in home mortgages, refinancing and home buying among other services. Owner Nancy Aguirre is married to Councilman Juan Carlos Fernandez, who also works with the business as a mortgage broker. “We have one of the best mortgage companies in South Florida here in Miami Lakes … thank you,...