The Helping Hands column focuses on the town’s 12 volunteer committees and boards that promote various causes in Miami Lakes and help the town government serve the community.  Committee activities are funded by the town budget and by ticket sales from some events. Committee Youth Activities Task Force    Founded April 21, 2001 Chair Brian Rodriguez Vice Chair Maurits Acosta    Secretary...

     Several members of the Town of Miami Lakes karate program had top finishes at the AAU National Championship held in Fort Lauderdale in July, said town spokeswoman Clarisell De Cardenas, who provided the photo.  The competitors took home numerous gold, silver and bronze medals. Front row, from left: Miguel Encarnación; Dylan Lozano; Silvano Valero; Ela Canaviri and Franco Folgueira. In back: Sensei/Instructor Miguel...

     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...