Ask Marivi Moya about her pup Penny Sue, and you’ll hear a tale that started off sad but is getting better by the day.     A rescue group found her, pregnant and tied to a palm tree after Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, Moya said.   “When they told me how they found her, [I thought,] ‘What kind of person would do that?’” Moya said.       Penny Sue made...

    The De La Rosa Family Law firm celebrated the opening of their new office in Miami Lakes on June 28 with a ribbon cutting ceremony.       The firm is at 15500 New Barn Road. It specializes in family law.       “Welcome,” said Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee Chair Matthew Casamayor. “I know that you guys have been part of the town for a long time, and I...

  First Tee Miami campers are the envy of golfers around town because they were able to learn skills on new greens at the Miami Lakes Golf Club. The $12 million renovation of the 63-year-old course at 7601 Miami Lakes Drive is nearing completion and hopes to welcome adult players in November. The kids -- whose footprints are lighter and play was less damaging to the new grass as it took root -- were allowed to play there this summer....

   Business Networking International Miami Lakes held its first speed networking night in May at Chela’s Cocteleria in Miami Lakes. The group, which promotes small firms in the area, held the event to allow business owners to meet with each other in a casual setting. Just like with speed dating, the business professionals moved from seat to seat, chatting and making connections.       Also participating...

     The Government Employees Health Association donated $15,000 to help grow Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Miami Lakes.       Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library sends free books to children around the world. It has operated for two decades in town, where it distributes titles to kids – from newborn to 5 years old – in families who have registered for the program....