The 11th Annual Breanna Vergara Foundation 5K and Color Run

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, March 18, 2026

     Hundreds of supporters turned out for the Breanna Vergara Foundation’s 5K and Fun Run in Veterans Park on Feb. 22.      Shown in a photo at the race is Tony Fernandez, former vice mayor and current...

Pets of Miami Lakes

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, February 18, 2022

     Meet Joy! She’s a 17-month-old Shiba Inu who lives in Miami Lakes with Diana Herrera.      Among Joy’s favorite activities, Herrera said, are:  Bicycle rides, playing with her toys; car rides, going to the office with Mom and most of all, visiting K-9 Cove, the town park for dogs big and small.      “I love to exercise, and we’re a match made in...

Workout: To do at home, in the gym or on the go

Sports By Paula Liu, Yoga Instructor, Miami Lakes Athletic Club Friday, February 18, 2022

The Child Pose, aka Balasana      The Child pose, aka Balasana, is a resting pose.       It is usually performed between sequences of yoga poses to rest the body and calm the mind, as well as reduce anxiety and fatigue. It also relieves tension in the lower back, chest, hamstring muscles and shoulders. 1.  While on all fours on a mat, bring your toes together and open your knees...

College Fair coming to Miami March 13

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, February 18, 2022

    The 2022 National College Fair will be held in Miami on Sunday, March 13 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Airport & Convention Center.      Admission to the event, which runs from noon – 4 p.m., is free; parking is $7.00.      Students may preregister and print a confirmation with a bar code to serve as their electronic identification during the fair.      Students...

BGEC music teacher retires after 40 years

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, February 18, 2022

     Bob Graham Education Center in Miami Lakes bid farewell to longtime music teacher Audrey Carballo.      Carballo was an employee of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for 40 years and retired on Jan. 31 from the school.       BGEC celebrated “Ms. Carballo Day” in honor of the outgoing educator, Principal Yecenia Martinez said in an email.    ...

Scene around town: Mask Fashion

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, February 18, 2022

      Call it pandemic fashion, the colorful face coverings we wear to protect ourselves, our families, friends and neighbors from the COVID-19 virus and its variants.

      What kind of mask do you wear? To show off your style, send a selfie to LindaT@MiamiLaker.com.

       Photos by Linda Trischitta, The Miami Laker.

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