Charles James has a full life in retirement: The 83-year-old volunteer supporter of the arts and veterans in Miami Lakes is a husband and grandfather, and an actor and model.         A recent role was as an extra, playing a doctor in the Netflix film, “Wish You Were Here” that is currently streaming, he said.       He also participated in a TV special about...

     Foodies partied well into the night at the 7th Annual Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival.       Ticketholders enjoyed a varied menu including steak and sushi from 28 restaurants and vendors. More than two dozen companies served wines, beers and hard ciders.       “I think seven is our lucky number, I think we just have an amazing group of restaurants and beverage...

Small Business owners in Miami-Dade County’s District 13 can now apply to receive up to $2,500 in grant funding. The deadline to submit applications to Sen. René García’s office in Friday, Feb. 28 at 4 p.m. at the District 13 Office, 1490 W. 68th St., Suite 101 in Hialeah, FL 33014. Some requirements listed on the county website: All businesses must be located in the specified county commission district Must...

Cypress Village Shopping Center BurgerFi 7431 Miami Lakes Drive.  786-322-6270. Dine in, take-out. www.burgerfi.com CRUZEIRO Brazilian Steakhouse 7419 Miami Lakes Dr. 305-363-5247 Indoor/outdoor dining, take-out, Uber Eats. Order from cruzeirosteakhouse.net. DiCED 7425 Miami Lakes Drive  305-961-1032 Dicedfood.com, indoor dining; take-out; Uber Eats; Postmates; DoorDash....

     The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.  Most events require preregistration and popular courses may fill up early. Sign up in advance to avoid being shut out of classes.         To check availability, call 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.  The library at 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. is open Monday - Thursday,...