The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering virtual and in-person programs.  Space is limited and you must register in advance to receive a link via email. If an event is full go online or call the branch to join a waiting list. Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers en dos idiomas  In person.  Tues., March 22, 29 and April 5; 11:30 a.m. – noon. Bilingual stories,...

 The Town of Miami Lakes is honoring amazing women during Women’s History Month.  The Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee and the town held the Women of Distinction awards March 12 at Town Hall.      At the luncheon, educator Rachel B. Autler, Dade Association of School Administrators’ principal of the year in 2021, was keynote speaker.      The meal was catered by...

     Plank, aka Phalakasana in Sanskrit, is a very popular pose in all forms of exercise.  It is a great core exercise that builds strength and stability.  By holding your body in the plank position, you are working a wide range of muscles.  A strong and solid core not only looks and feels good it also balances and stabilizes the body during all of our daily activities.       Plank is one...

     Call it pandemic fashion, the colorful face coverings we wear to protect ourselves, our families, friends and neighbors from the COVID-19 virus and its variants.

      What kind of mask do you wear? To show off your style, send a selfie to LindaT@MiamiLaker.com.

     Photos by Linda Trischitta, The Miami Laker.

     John Buzzella’s roots are in Miami Lakes and his tree trimming and landscaping business was launched in the town, too.      Buzzella founded Reasonable Tree Service and Landscaping Inc. in 1976, shortly after graduating from what was then called Miami Lakes Senior High.       Over the years, his business expanded throughout much of Miami-Dade and Broward counties. ...