Nature lovers in Miami Lakes have been delighted by seeing manatees in three lakes in the northern section of town, and have posted photos of the sea cows on social media. But the peaceful, slow-moving vegetarians that swim in Loch Doon, Loch Ness and Lake Ruth are vulnerable to mariners who are speeding, Councilman Luis Collazo said. In a memo to the town council, Collazo wrote that the waterways are “the only lake system in the town...

The five inductees for the Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2020 have ties to the University of Miami, University of Florida; Florida Atlantic University;Miami Lakes Optimist Club and Hialeah-Miami Lakes High School. Former Miami Hurricanes football coach and Miami Dolphins assistant Howard Schnellenberger headlines the class, which also includes the late Mike Uspensky, Gustavo “Gus” Gandarillas, Miriam Ochoa and Roland Gomez....

That dreaded question – “What should we have for dinner?” – has become even more burdensome as families wait out the pandemic at home and don’t have the luxury of dropping into a favorite restaurant. But several dining spots have come up with meal kits and specials to help ease that daily decision. KFC has a “$20 Fill Up,” which includes eight pieces of chicken; a large serving of coleslaw; four biscuits and two large servings of...

The Dead Lift This exercise lives up to its name: You will be dead tired if you do it right. But as you’re performing it, you’ll get the benefits from an all-around body workout, especially your buttocks, which you rely upon for climbing stairs. This movement also strengthens the lower back and hips and makes you stronger for when you have to carry heavy objects.1. Begin by standing tall with your feet about a foot apart and a...

Mental health therapists are offering free counseling to people who may be affected by the stresses of the coronavirus pandemic. Miami Lakes officials announced the support program during a Facebook video on April 16. Folks may not want to talk about mental illness or feel there is a stigma around it, “but I think we’re breaking through that,” Mayor Manny Cid said before he introduced Rosa Barroso, a therapist at The Therapy Labs. ...