Remember the name Anabelle Calles. The Miami Lakes teenager has a strong soprano voice and the acting chops, too, to support her ambitions to become an opera singer. And Anabelle, 14, is getting encouragement from professionals who recognize artistic talent. She was a semi-finalist last year and on June 5th, won the Vocal Broadway Jazz/Classical category
in the Young Talent Big Dreams competition, sponsored by The Children’s...

The Nail Garden has blossomed, and opened a second spa location in Miami Lakes. The shop is in the 6600 Main retail and residential complex near Town Hall. It is owned by Olga and Luis Alvarez. The couple have a third nail salon in Pembroke Pines. Their first location in the Lake Patricia Shopping Center began welcoming customers in 2016. Olga Alvarez, 54, said she is proud of how their business has grown and of the quality...

American Legion Post 144 hosted a free family barbecue for veterans on July 4th at the pavilion
in Picnic Park West in Miami Lakes. Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Luis Collazo and his wife, Clarisell De Cardenas, public information officer for the Town of Miami Lakes, and their sons Lucas and Cody attended the gathering. Shown in the photo above at left is Tim Daubert, a former Miami Lakes vice mayor and councilman and former U.S. Marine who oversaw...

Christ the Saviour Orthodox Cathedral 16601 NW 77th Court, Miami Lakes Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m. Saturday Vespers: 6 p.m. The Church of the Epiphany Episcopal 15650 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes 305-558-3961 Misa en Espanol: 9 a.m. Sunday Eucharist: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 10:15 a.m. Escuela Dominical: 12:15 p.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 8201 NW 186 St.,...

Meet Choco! Choco, short for Chocolate, is a 2-year-old Teddy Bear hamster. Choco lives near Lake Adele in Miami Lakes with Megan Morales, 12; her brother Mike Morales, 9, and their parents Marcos and Michelle Morales. “He loves to lay down next to Megan while she studies or watches TV,” Michelle Morales said. “He’s a loyal and sweet friend.” Choco’s favorite treat is Yogies! cheese snacks for...