High school students may apply for The Graham Companies’ scholarships being offered this spring. The Town of Miami Lakes and its Education Advisory Board are accepting applications for the scholarships, which will be awarded to two college-bound high school students who live in town. Each $1,000 scholarship is funded by The Graham Companies. In addition to being town residents, applicants must provide an official, sealed high...

Cousins Anthony Perez, 10, at left, and Jayden Valdes, 12, at right, show off their catch of a Butterfly Peacock Bass at Lake Adele in Miami Lakes on Feb. 28. The boys were “in awe” of what they pulled up from the water, according to Anthony’s father, Manny Perez, who provided the photo. This bass likes to eat other fish and is native to Brazil, according to the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation...

It’s been a Fraser family tradition since 1970: On the last Thursday in February, they flee the winter weather in western Pennsylvania for Florida sunshine and a few days playing golf. And The Senator Course at Don Shula’s Golf Club has hosted the Pap Fraser Memorial Tournament, named for the family patriarch, for all 51 years. “It’s really like a second home for us,” said William “Bill” Fraser...

The Bridge Pose - Setu Bandha Sarvangasana This pose opens up your shoulders and chest and strengthens your back, glutes and hamstring muscles. It also stretches your hip flexors and thighs while increasing flexibility in your spine. 1. Lie down on your back. Bend both knees and place the soles of your feet flat on the floor, as shown in the photo above. Allow your arms to rest alongside your torso. Align your knees directly above...

Antonio Llanos grew up as a computer whiz kid. So it was natural for him to pursue a career in computer science, which has lasted 25 years and counting. And Llanos, 47, of Miami Lakes, is sharing his knowledge with those hungry for computer skills in his hometown: Students and staff at Barbara Goleman Senior High School. Llanos said he volunteers on his own time because he’s always in a mood to give back to his...