Roberto “Robbie” Alonso has taken the first steps toward emulating his grandfather’s career in public service. Roberto Alonso Sr. was the first vice mayor for the Town of Miami Lakes and served on the council from 2001 to 2008. The elder Alonso always made sure to travel to the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee during the annual legislative session to lobby state officials for money for town projects. His grandson...

New players are visiting Don Shula’s Golf Club in Miami Lakes. Below are a few of the rules of etiquette to follow, with tips from club staff as well as PGA.com. First Tee Ask staff about local rules for the course. On busy days, don’t hit a mulligan (a do- over) on the first tee. Avoid Slow Play When your group is not keeping up with the group ahead, play ready golf, which means hit your shot even if you are not the...

The Graham Companies hosted the 47th William “B” Graham Memorial Golf Tournament at Shula’s Golf Club on April 26th to benefit the South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America. This year’s 1st place team and winners of the coveted stained-glass cow sculptures was Miami Lakes AutoMall, represented by Fred Senra, Luis Senra, Tico Casamayor and Julio Sardinas. Marilyn K. Gaylord Charitable Trust won 2nd place and...

The Seated Twist or the
Ardha Matsyendrasana The seated twist is a yoga pose that improves flexibility of the spine and the blood flow to vital organs. It also helps with digestion and detoxification. It’s frequently used in restorative yoga, when poses are held for a longer period of time and support props like bolsters and pillows may be used. 1. Begin by sitting with both legs stretched out. Bend the right leg and align...

A statue of a little boy who died of cancer was unveiled before a crowd of family and friends in Miami Lakes on May 8th. The sculpture shows a happy Jake “Jakey” Orlando Duque holding a big fish and is the centerpiece of a town pocket park which the council renamed in his memory. Previously called the 1-5-4 Bridge Park, it is at the west end of Northwest 154th Street and North- west 89th Avenue, east of a closed bridge that...