You loved The Original Ranch House as a kid, and the new owners want you back.      “I want it to be a destination again,” said Massimo “Leon” Squadrito, co-owner of the six-decades old landmark on Northwest 138th Street, just west of the Hialeah water tanks.       There has been a Ranch House in South Florida since 1958 or ’59 when it began in Fort...

     Diva is a 13-year-old white Chihuahua with ginger markings.       “She’s a diva who enjoys the good life, but is sweet like a baby,” Laura Herrera said about the pet her husband Wilman Alvarez brought home when she was a puppy.        Diva is friendly to all, and will go anywhere: To ride a boogie board at the beach, on airplanes, for car rides and to restaurants...

     Miami Lakers have two new Pilates studios on opposite sides of town to choose from.       Forme Pilates and Soulates Studios both opened in June and are accepting new members who may already love Pilates or are new to the popular, low-impact workout.       Both studios are owned by local families.       Forme Pilates, at 6608 Main St. near Town...

 The Miami Lakes Special Needs Advisory Board and the Miami-Dade County Animation Alliance held an animation class for special needs students at the Mary Collins Community Center. It was sponsored by Miami-Dade County; The TAFT Foundation; the Special Needs Advisory Board; The Town of Miami Lakes and Fantasy Theater Factory.      Students learned how to use an animation program and drawing tablets during the class...

July 3 Senior Field Trip: Marlins Park. The Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will head to loanDepot Park to watch the Miami Marlins take on the Minnesota Twins. Seniors 60+ are invited to enjoy this free event, seats are limited, pre-registration is required to attend. Register at toml.eventbrite.com. Bus departs from Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 10:30 a.m. and returns to Town Hall at 4 p.m.  July 4 Fourth of...