American Legion presents 2nd Annual Community Health Fair at Ana G. Mendez University

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, June 19, 2025

      American Legion Post 144 hosted its 2nd Annual Community Health Fair on April 26 that drew about 145 people to the campus of Ana G. Mendez University in Miami Lakes.      Twenty-two vendors from medical...

Town Topics: Have you cut the cable TV cord?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Melissa Aura Martinez Co-Owner, Soulates Studio  Palm Springs North       “We do still have cable,” Melissa Aura Martinez said.  “It’s just because we take care of our grandfather and because he likes to watch his shows.” Jennifer Lajud  Co-Owner, Bon Vivant Charcuterie & Gourmet Market Kendall       “I...

New owners, new menu at The Original Ranch House

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, July 2, 2025

    You loved The Original Ranch House as a kid, and the new owners want you back.      “I want it to be a destination again,” said Massimo “Leon” Squadrito, co-owner of the six-decades old landmark on Northwest 138th Street, just west of the Hialeah water tanks.       There has been a Ranch House in South Florida since 1958 or ’59 when it began in Fort...

Pets of Miami Lakes

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, July 2, 2025

     Diva is a 13-year-old white Chihuahua with ginger markings.       “She’s a diva who enjoys the good life, but is sweet like a baby,” Laura Herrera said about the pet her husband Wilman Alvarez brought home when she was a puppy.        Diva is friendly to all, and will go anywhere: To ride a boogie board at the beach, on airplanes, for car rides and to restaurants...

Two Pilates Studios open in Miami Lakes

Sports By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, July 2, 2025

     Miami Lakers have two new Pilates studios on opposite sides of town to choose from.       Forme Pilates and Soulates Studios both opened in June and are accepting new members who may already love Pilates or are new to the popular, low-impact workout.       Both studios are owned by local families.       Forme Pilates, at 6608 Main St. near Town...

Students learn computer animation techniques

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, July 2, 2025

 The Miami Lakes Special Needs Advisory Board and the Miami-Dade County Animation Alliance held an animation class for special needs students at the Mary Collins Community Center. It was sponsored by Miami-Dade County; The TAFT Foundation; the Special Needs Advisory Board; The Town of Miami Lakes and Fantasy Theater Factory.      Students learned how to use an animation program and drawing tablets during the class...
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