Meet Brownie!Brownie is a 9-year-old Dachshund. He belongs to George and Mirtha Lazo, who have lived in town since 1997. “Brownie is an adorable and very active Doxie, who enjoys the outdoors and loves his daily walks around his community of Serenity Pointe,” George Lazo said. Brownie weighs 11 pounds. His favorite treats are bacon bites and chicken. “He is a very loyal pet, who also is very protective of his close friends,” Lazo...

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...

A BankUnited executive is among 15 people chosen from across the country for American Banker’s Most Powerful Women in Banking: Next award.Lisa Shim, 38, of Miami Lakes, is an executive vice president at BankUnited.She heads consumer and small business banking, the bank said.Shim also oversees corporate strategy, marketing and community development.Among her initiatives were a multi-million-dollar program to enhance the customer experience and...

U.S. CongressSen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.7400 SW 87th Ave., Ste. 270 Miami, Fla. 33166, 305-596-4224Twitter: @SenRubioPressOfc. hours in Miami:Monday - Friday9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Ofc. hours in Miami Lakes Town Hall: 3rd Wednesdays11 a.m.-1 p.m.Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla.415 Clematis St., Ste. 201 West Palm Beach, Fla.33401561-514-0189Twitter: @SenRickScottRep. Mario Diaz-Balart,R-Miami8669 NW 36th St., Ste. 100 Doral, Fla. 33166305-470-8555Twitter:...

The Miami Marlins Foundation wrote a $30,000 check to Miami Dade College to endow scholarships for students who are the first in their families to attend college.    This year, three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to students, according to the school.     The endowment will generate scholarships in perpetuity.     Miami Dade College is celebrating its 60th year. It serves 120,000 students at eight campuses and outreach centers and offers...