Tuesday was an eventful day for Miami Lakes Councilman Jeffrey Rodriguez, who ended the day with a promotion. Rodriguez announced on Facebook and Instagram that he will not seek a second term in the November 2022 election. That night during the town council meeting, the elected officials voted for a new vice mayor, Councilman Tony Fernandez nominated Rodriguez. “I believe that all of us up here that make the decision to make...

USA Basketball is coming to Miami Lakes. The teams that were chosen to represent the U.S. in the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup will train four days at Shula's Athletic Club starting Monday. The tournament is Friday through Sunday at Bayfront Park in Miami. Representing the U.S. men this week will be Canyon Barry, Kareem Maddox, Trey Bardsley and Charlie Brown Jr. The U.S. women's roster includes Blake Dietrick, Cierra Burdick, Brionna...

   The Senator Course at Shula’s Golf Club in Miami Lakes held its 2021 Member Invitational Tournament in October, and this year’s theme was the 1980s television series, “Miami Vice.”  Winners Dave Peterson and Robby Meador received trophies with replicas of Ferrari automobiles.     Flight champions Eddy Luis and Jordan Lopez; Jorge Marzoa and Rick Raspall; Gaston Redondo and Rick...

     The Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative hosted its 10th Annual B-Fore-Pink Breast Cancer Golf Tournament Oct. 1 at The Senator Course at Shula’s Golf Club in Miami Lakes. Dedicated to reaching women before they become ill (“b-fore they turn pink”) the Miami Lakes organization promotes awareness, prevention and early detection of the disease.       WBHI Founder and...

   Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, when I give thanks for all the good things we have in life, which includes tasty and delicious food that will nourish our bodies.        Some of my favorite recipes for this holiday include:  A classic roast turkey breast prepared with a brine which will provide moist and flavorful meat; a green bean dish that is simple and with very few ingredients but packed with...