For four students at Miami Lakes Middle School, their legal studies academy project was personal. Their school auditorium was partially flooded in November, 2020 after Tropical Storm Eta struck South Florida. The high waters lingered in many neighborhoods for days. The students got to work on a solution. They wrote an ordinance to prevent flooding that related to driveways in residential districts. Their research included bicycle...

U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Doral, is the guest speaker on Sept. 8 at the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Diaz-Balart, 59, represents the 25th Congressional District of Florida, which includes Hialeah and Miami Lakes. He is serving his 10th term. The chamber has changed its meeting schedule and moved gatherings to the second Wednesday of each month. On Sept. 8, there will be networking at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch,...

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.,...

Danny de Varona, 52, is chairman of the Optimist Club of Miami Lakes and director of its baseball and softball programs. Varona is a network administrator for Seaboard Marine. He is married to Irene Varona, 49, a bookkeeper and has three children: Katie Varona, 23, a pharmacist; Alex Varona, 22, also a network administrator; and Sebastian Gonzalez, 11, a student at Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic School in Hialeah. Q: Where are you...

Cypress Village Shopping Center Beverly Hills Café 7312 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-558-8201. Indoor/ outdoor dining, take-out, delivery, UberEats. Cruzeiro Brazilian Steakhouse 7419 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-363-5247, Indoor/outdoor dining, take-out. Diced 7425 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-961-1032 Indoor dining, take-out, UberEats, Postmates, DoorDash 305-961-1032 Dr. Limon 7341 Miami Lakes Drive,...