An abandoned kitten that was near death seven years ago is a constant source of fun for Ruby Holihan of Miami Lakes.      “She’s a loyal companion,” Holihan said of the pet that she brought back to health.       Named Joy, the 13-pound black domestic shorthair with white whiskers and tuxedo markings grew into the roles of working cat, watch cat and escort,...

     Members of the Karate Miami Lakes program were recognized during a summer competition in Mexico.  The group, led by Sensei Miguel Zamora, participated in the 10th Annual X Continental Championship held in Queretaro, Mexico from July 31 to Aug. 4.      Presented by Shotokan Karate-Do International, the young athletes participated in competitions, technical clinics and promotion tests that allowed them...

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     The Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee and the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce came together on Sept. 27 at Chela’s Cocteleria to celebrate attorney Norma Lorenzo’s business success. Lorenzo, an immigration lawyer, merged her firm Hermanni & Lorenzo Law Group with Alexandra Lozano Immigration Law, PLLC, at 15485 Eagle Nest Lane.       Lozano is a Houston-based immigration...

Carlos Andres  President, Carlos Andres, CPA  Miami Lakes       “Voting is pivotal as an American, considering so many people have paid the ultimate sacrifice to have that right to vote,” Carlos Andres said. “It’s popular to talk about national politics, [but] what affects us directly is our local politics. We need to make sure that everyone goes out to...