Miami Spice, the city-wide restaurant promotion that showcases the very best in Miami cuisine, and September Skin, a month long spa promotion hosted by the Spa at Shula’s, both come to a close on September 30. A participating member in the famous Miami Spice Month is local restaurant Shula’s Steakhouse, The Original located at 7601 Miami Lakes Drive. Dinner is available as part of the Miami Spice Promotion Tuesdays through...

When the mayor of Miami Lakes delivers the annual State of the Town address sometime next month, the event will be bittersweet for a man who fought for nine months to get his job back following his acquittal of federal bribery charges.  It’s the first speech to list the town’s accomplishments and goals for next year for Mayor Michael Pizzi since 2013, when Governor Rick Scott suspended him from political office following his...

  Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during September: For Children and Families: Reading Ready Toddler Storytime – Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For ages 18 months to 3 years old at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, September 17 and 24.Puerta de Oro de Colombia – Enjoy a glimpse into Colombian life with stories and folk dances by Puerto de Oro de...

  Al Avila, an alumnus of St. Thomas University’s sports administration program and former head baseball coach and director of athletics for the Bobcats, was named the general manager of the Detroit Tigers last month, making him the first Cuban-born to hold that position in Major League Baseball history.“I’m very excited for this opportunity, and honored and grateful to Tigers’ team owner Mike Ilitch for having...

  The 19th annual Swinging Fore Charity Golf Tournament, which benefits Catholic Hospice based in Miami Lakes, has been scheduled for Friday, October 9, at Shula’s Golf Club’s Senator Course. Monies raised from the tournament help Catholic Hospice provide treatment to patients who are unable to afford services. Funds also help grant patients final wishes through the organization’s Wishes Granted program, provide pet...