Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force is hosting a Family Fishing Clinic at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, at the Optimist Park Marina, 6411 N.W. 162 Street. Fishing experts will provide tips such as humane de-hooking methods and the proper catch and release techniques. Life jackets and fishing rods will be available. The event is free and open to the public. For more information or to pre-register, contact Special Events and...

  Miami-Dade County Animals Services is waiving adoption fees for large dogs over 35 pounds from now through April 30. All large dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to go to a forever home. Adopters are responsible for a $27 license fee. Adoption fees for dogs over 35 pounds will also be waived during this period at all off-site pet adoption events hosted by Animal Services. “Daylight Savings Time is here...

  Miami-Dade School Board chair Perla Tabares Hantman was recognized as the 2014 Lollipop Award Honoree by Amigos For Kids at its Fourth Annual Celebration of Friendship Awards Luncheon and Children’s Fashion Show on March 16 at JW Marriott Marquis Miami. “I am honored to have been chosen to receive the Lollipop Award,” Hantman said. “The school district is committed to providing a safe and nurturing learning...

  Miami Lakes Toastmasters Club, along with several other Toastmasters Clubs in Area 14, Division A, held a Table Topics and International Speech Contest in the community room of Total Wines and More in Pembroke Pines. Monica Capovani of the Miami Lakes club won the International Speech Contest with her speech “Toastmasters Anonymous.” She also received second place for her participation in the Table Topics Contest. Capovani...

  The 12th Annual Beacon Awards 2014 has awarded proud restaurateur and CEO of Giraffas USA, Joao Barbosa, for his outstanding dedication and commitment to improving Miami-Dade County's business community. Barbosa was pleased to accept this honor, having been recognized as an industry leader for the restaurant formally known as Giraffas Brazilian Steaks & Burgers. Giraffas is the third largest chain in Brazil with over 400...