A faded framed newspaper photo that hangs in Snow’s Jewelers shows a smiling family -- Edward and Ida Snow and their son Gary -- as they sign a lease to become the first tenants on Main Street in Miami Lakes.      That was in 1983.       “This was just getting going,” Gary Snow, 74, said about downtown Miami Lakes.       He recalled how...

     The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce hosted Cuba expert Brian Latell at its April 12 luncheon.      “I’m very excited,” President Fred Senra said. “We’ve haven’t had a spy here before.”      Many chamber members are of Cuban heritage and were attentive to what Dr. Latell -- a historian, retired CIA analyst, government advisor, educator and author...

     Students from Miami Lakes K-8 Center and Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School participated in this year’s Miami Dade Model UN Conference.      The program happened in March at Miami Dade College’s North Campus and draws more than 1,200 students and teachers from local schools, according to the Model UN website.       Students emulate the workings of delegates to the...

Gianella Cosio Owner, Earthy Earth Gems Kendall       “[I don’t do it in spring, but rather] at the end of the year [in Peru where I’m from,] especially for New Year’s when you bring everything new [and clean],” Gianella Cosio said. Carmen Viera Owner, JJC Unique Treasures Hialeah      “I mix baking soda with dishwashing liquid and I pour...

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering these in-person classes.     Talking is Teaching: Talk, read, sing for toddlers in dos idiomas  Tues., April 11, 18, 25,  11 a.m. - Noon  Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and caregivers in English and Spanish. Ages 18 mos. - 3.  LEGO and Goobi Challenge Wed., April 5, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.  Complete various...