Gym enthusiasts have waited for the day and it finally arrived: On June 15, Shula’s Athletic Club in Miami Lakes reopened after being closed for months during the coronavirus pandemic. What members will notice right away: The treadmills, StairMasters and elliptical machines as well as weights are spread out around the premises to maintain six feet of social distancing. The cardio machines were placed in several locations, including on...

The branch of the Miami-Dade County Library in Miami Lakes reopened June 8. The hours of the branch, at 6699 Windmill Gate Road, are Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Grab and go meals for kids are available every Friday, June 19 - Aug. 14, from 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Bring the child’s school ID, report card or birth certificate. Provided by Sisters for Abundant Living,...

Miranda Ferradaz, 18, of Miami Lakes, graduated from Monsignor Edward Pace High School. An accomplished forward/midfielder on Pace’s soccer team, she received a scholarship from St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens. “Talent without hard work is nothing,” Ferradaz told the university when she committed to the women’s soccer program. Ferradaz, shown in the photo above, is a daughter of Rosa Marrero of Miami Lakes and Leonel...

Because of the coronavirus outbreak, the Town of Miami Lakes postponed programming at community centers. Instead the town is offering classes on Zoom.us. Go to: www.zoom.us, click ‘join a meeting’ and type the appropriate Meeting ID: You can get Meeting IDs and passwords by emailing recprograms@miamilakes-fl.gov or by calling Kristina Labossiere at 786-519-0604.Online class schedule through July 31(subject to change)Mon. -...

While teaching golf for almost 30 years, I’ve seen many players sway around during their swings. They also swing too hard at the ball. There are times when an all-out swing is a risk worth taking, say on a wide-open tee shot on a long par-4 or par-5. But that’s only during a few holes per round. I’ve seen golfers take all-out swings on shorter shots, using irons or even sand wedges, which usually leads to disastrous results for...