For Miami Lakers who want to “celebrate every little moment,” Bon Vivant Charcuterie & Gourmet Market has opened at 6707 Main St.      Business partners Jennifer Lajud and Lilly Tudela celebrated their new store with a ribbon cutting party on June 12.      “The idea is to bring a little bit of luxury, a little bit of high class,” Tudela said. “Our tag...

     Stella is a 7-month-old mix of the Maltese and Shih Tzu breeds. She lives in downtown Miami Lakes with Cassidy and Mason Collier.       Mason Collier is retired from the U.S. Army. The service took the family to four states - Hawaii, Georgia, Ohio and Florida -- and Stella is an able and enthusiastic globe trotter.      “She’s a great traveler and a great side...

     Amy Diaz celebrated the 10th anniversary of her FH Fashion House boutique with a party on June 7 in the shop in the Cypress Village Shopping Center. A favorite of residents, it has won four “Best of Miami Lakes” awards. Diaz gave swag bags to 50 party guests with a $15 store gift card and items from local businesses. Vicky Bakery provided lite bites.       “This has been a dream of...

   The Elderly Affairs Committee hosted its annual Sock Hop salute to the 1950s on May 16 at the Roberto Alonso Community Center. About 200 guests enjoyed rock ‘n’ roll music and took photos in a selfie booth. From left, members of the Elderly Affairs Committee and guests: Nancy Rogers; Omar Sepulveda; a party guest; Geraldine Amandola, Mayor Josh Dieguez; Jacqueline Lebeda (behind the mayor); Maria Borges and guests...

     Madison Frias, a fifth grader at Bob Graham Education Center, received the Student Award of Excellence from the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent’s District Advisory Panel.       The presentation happened May 21 at Miami-Dade County School Board headquarters in downtown Miami.      The award recognizes children in the Exceptional Student Education Program...