Architect Antonio J. “Tony” Verde was 80 when he died on July 25. Born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, Verde immigrated to the United States in 1962. He lived in New Jersey, Puerto Rico and Hialeah before building a home in Lake Elizabeth in Miami Lakes in 1988. “He loved Miami Lakes, the hometown feel,” said one of Verde’s sons, Frank Verde. Tony Verde and his wife Margarita, 78, exercised daily in Picnic Park West and were...

The Town of Miami Lakes and its Economic Development Committee are presenting a webinar series about doing business during the pandemic that is sponsored by BankUnited.Aug. 19th: Back 2 Safety     Presented by Florida Food Safety Systems, Danielle Egger, BS, CEHP.Aug. 26th: Miami Lakes Economy and Opportunities     Presenter: Florida International University Jorge M. Pérez Metropolitan Center.Panelists: Dr. Maria Ilcheva discusses skills and...

The dead lift has many benefits. It forces you to use your full body to lift the weight from the ground, which can greatly improve your overall strength.It also targets muscles in the lower body such as the hamstrings, glutes, and calves and in the back, the latissimus dorsi and trapezius and the many small muscles surrounding the spine, as well as your core.Another benefit: it will improve your range of motion, which gets you comfortable...

Christ the SaviourOrthodox Cathedral16601 NW 77th Court, Miami LakesSunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m.Saturday Vespers: 6 p.m.The Church of the Epiphany Episcopal15650 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes 305-558-3961Misa 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 Saints8201 NW 186 St., Hialeah, 305-205-4956Sunday service: 9 p.m.Sunday...

Benjamin is a 3-year-old Golden Retriever that gets along with cats and other dogs.     “He is everybody’s friend,” said Angie Velez. Benjamin belongs to Velez and her wife Jo Hurtado.     “One of his favorite activities is morning walks through our beautiful foliage and oak trees,” Velez said.     If you would like to introduce your pet – whether furry or feathered – to the readers of The Miami Laker, please send a photo to...