These three gals live with the Ivey family -- Josefa, Dale, Stephen and Stephanie -- on the east side of Miami Lakes.      Though they are all Chihuahuas or partly descended from that breed, they have distinct personalities, Josefa Ivey says.       And they go everywhere with the family.      “Lucy, we think she’s part Beagle,” Ivey said of their pet...

    Stepping into the Bull Pen cafe at the Miami Lakes Golf Course is like taking a mini-vacation.      At what is perhaps Miami Lakes’ best-kept secret, the view is of a majestic row of banyan trees lined up like sentries along the greens, awaiting optimistic golfers.       And everyone is invited.     “It’s not just golfers who come in,” said...

    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...