Town of Miami Lakes Transportation Planner Michelle Gonzalez receives a Certificate of Appreciation from Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce president Magaly Rubio following her guest speaking appearance at the organization’s May luncheon meeting. They were joined in the photo by Miami Lakes Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez.

The PupPak, a Lake Patricia neighborhood dog walking group, has been evolving for the past couple of years. Gradually, as new dog owning residents move in, or existing residents become new dog owners, this dynamic “pak” continues to grow. Currently the basic pack consists of five families with others joining on a sporadic basis to form an extended pack of up to 10 families. The dogs cover a broad range of ages and breeds,...

Erica Massard and Herby Galicia are frequently called “the dynamic duo” for their blended talents. She is an occupational therapist; he is a physical therapist. They’re also husband and wife. The pair opened FIT Therapy in Miami Lakes initially as a mobile physical therapy company and soon thereafter launched the first brick and mortar location in the Cypress Village Shopping Center, at 7401 Miami Lakes Drive.Massard and...

Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee and Town Councilmembers recognized the dedicated and exceptional service provided by local police officers, firefighters, and public safety officials on May 20 at the annual Public Safety Appreciation event.The event was sponsored by The Graham Companies and catered by local restaurant Casavana.Miami-Dade County Fire Chief Dave Downey presented the Firefighter of the Year Award to Alexander Ortiz for his...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee continues its 11th annual Senior Games Series with the Bridge Tournament on Monday, June 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.The final event in the Senior Games series will be the Basketball Game on August 26 at Shula’s Athletic Club.Senior Games participants receive a snazzy t-shirt and medals are awarded to winners in each age division for the...