Meet Kuku! The tabby cat divides his time between Gainesville, where owner Kevin Antolin attends school, and Miami Lakes where they live with Antolin’s mother Erika Caballero. Adopted from a county shelter in 2019, Kuku, a 19-month-old boy, has helped Antolin, 24, with anxiety issues, Caballero said. “Pet therapy can be so helpful for people,” Caballero said. “Kuku made me a cat lover. After what I saw, what he...

Do the Right Thing of Miami, Inc. recognized two teenagers from the Miami Lakes community in January for their selfless acts on behalf of others. Susan Venegas, 18, of Hialeah is a senior at Hialeah Gardens Senior High School. She demonstrates true commitment to her school and community, the organization said on its website. Susan maintains a 5.3 weighted GPA, is a member of her school’s marching band and is co-editor and a...

Cypress Village Shopping Center Beverly Hills Café 7312 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-558-8201. Take-out, delivery, UberEats, outdoor dining. Diced 7425 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-961-1032 Dicedfood.com, Take-out, UberEats, Postmates, DoorDash Dr. Limon 7341 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-228-9199. Take-out, delivery, outdoor dining. Gauchos Gourmet Market 7357 Miami Lakes Drive 305-384-1334. Take-out, UberEats, outdoor...

How do you spell fresh? In Miami Lakes, that word would be DiCED. It’s a new fast-casual restaurant which offers a menu of healthy alternatives and vegan options in the Cypress Village Shopping Center. DiCED, at 7245 Miami Lakes Drive, has become a popular lunch spot since its soft opening in December. “When I’m here, I feel at home,” says DiCED Communications Manager Alejandra Bustos. “The demand was...

Vaccinations Check with these government, retail and hospital sites about the availability of vaccines and instructions: CDC My Vaccine  Miami-Dade County’s number: 888-499-0840/TTY888-256-8918 Winn-Dixie Fresco y Mas Walmart Sams Club Publix Walgreens Jackson Health MHS Cleveland Clinic   Masks Miami-Dade County Public Libraries are giving away free masks while supplies...