Gianna Michel  Florida State University to study Media Miami “I think I’ll have the biggest challenge of finding the balance between who I am and who I want to be in a new environment,” Gianna Michel said. “I usually have some big goals for myself … I think I’m going to struggle with imposter syndrome. I think I’m going to be very conflicted. I feel like I’m going to go...

May 13 Miami Lakes Garden Club The monthly Bunco luncheon is on the second Wednesday of each month. Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 NW 82nd Ave. 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Cost $6.00 to play includes buffet lunch, beverages and prizes. All are welcome.  May 14 Senior Bingo Luncheon Elderly Affairs Committee presents bingo, a meal and prizes. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave. Ages 60+. 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m....

 The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is closed for renovation. Patrons may visit the branch in Palm Springs North at 17601 NW 78th Ave. for classes. Many classes require registration, call for information at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org.       The branch is open 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday; 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday -Saturday and closed Sunday.  Talking is Teaching: Talk,...

     Miami Lakers who get on Florida’s Turnpike at Okeechobee Road now have another option.     The Florida Department of Transportation opened on April 21 a connection to the turnpike in Hialeah in far west Miami-Dade County.      Called the Northwest 170th Street Interchange, it features ribbons of new road beneath the turnpike that lead to ramps and either south to Homestead or north to...

     Meet one-year-old Teo, a white and tan Chihuahua who enjoys catching rays near the Miami Lakes Golf Club.       Teo lives in Miami Lakes with Alien Catalan, his wife Elizabeth Aguila and daughter Diana  Aguila.       “He is friendly with people, but he doesn’t like other dogs,” Catalan said in Spanish.       Catalan said the...