Residents of the Lake Patricia and Lake Katharine neighborhoods continue their fight against the proposed Gratigny Parkway ramps. At the September 15 Town Council meeting, residents flooded the chambers and urged the council to not allow the project to move forward. The project is being done by the Greater Miami Expressway Authority and has been strongly opposed by nearby residents due to the disruption they say it would cause. While...

f Rosa Nell Hammer knew you and saw you around town, a handwritten card likely arrived at your home soon after. A realtor in Miami Lakes through more than half a century, Hammer witnessed and help chronicle the town’s many changes. She taught colleagues and friends about the importance of personal relationships, reliable correspondence and sincerity. An avid amateur horticulturalist, she became recognized as an orchid...

     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. Homework Help and...

Oct. 8 Senior Bingo Luncheon. The Elderly Affairs Committee presents bingo, a meal and prizes. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave. Age 60+. 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. Register at Toml.Eventbrite.com.   Oct. 8 Legal Seminar. The Elderly Care Law Firm and Veterans Rights Law Firm will host a free legal seminar on estate and Medicaid planning. Learn how to avoid probate, protecting your home and savings from...

A friend of mine who, like me, is coming up fast on her 50th birthday, started a new hobby last year. Competitive bodybuilding. My friend has always been athletic and fairly competitive, but this was unexpected. I don’t even try to keep up with her diet anymore when I meet her for a meal; she’s entirely cut out some things, but she eats a whole lot of others. She looks strong, and she places in tournaments. Not bad for someone...