Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during August:For Children and Families:Saturday Matinee at the Library – Miami Lakes Branch presents family friendly films. Movie is “Dolphin Tale” at 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 8. For Teens:Tween Book Club – A children’s book club for ages 8-12 that meets once a month to discuss the chosen book. This...

  Adazzles Hair Salon and Supply, located at 7317 Miami Lakes Drive in the Cypress Village Shopping Center, in partnership with the Miami Lakes Auto Mall, is continuing its “Forward in ’15” Free Makeover program this month by providing free makeovers to two local girls. Two local elementary school students will receive free full makeovers including haircuts, manicures, hair products, new school uniforms and school...

  Shula’s 3.0 Women’s Tennis team defeated every team in their bracket and made it to the recent state finals against Marion County. The women came in second and received the runner up trophy. Should Marion County not be able to send 8 members to national competition, Shula’s team will represent Florida in October. Team members include (front, kneeling) Judy Gallo and Paula Isola; (standing, from left) Andea Gil, Marta...

  As Adam Ruiz was wrestling with his ambivalence over which college to chose, Florida State University or University Central Florida, he created a sibling rival and a divided house.His older brother, Eric, attended FSU and wanted him to enroll at his alma mater, but his other brother, Brain, who attended UCF, was coaxing him to choose the school he graduated from. It was a tough decision for Adam Ruiz, but he choose to be a Knight...

  The Miami Lakes Heat All-Star softball team, from the Miami Lakes Optimist Club, got a surprise visitor last month to speak to them about playing college softball. Abi Valdes, who now attends Shorter University in Georgia, returned to her softball roots to encourage her younger peers to attend college and play softball at their July 14 practice. The Hawks player wanted to give back to the sport that she grew up playing since she was 7...