Visitors to the Miami Lakes Farmer’s Market have likely noticed the creations of Gianella Cosio.     The owner of Earthy Earth Gems, Cosio, 25, makes jewelry and home accessories using colorful crystals.      In March, she opened her own retail space at 6809 Main St.      Selling at the market on Saturdays gave the Kendall resident the experience and confidence that she...

    Every March, the Town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee celebrate women of various professions and endeavors who are nominated for their contributions to the community. This year’s winners, recognized during Women’s History Month, were photographed during a brunch held on March 25 at Town Hall.      Shown in the photo are Councilman Ray Garcia; Committee Secretary Trinette Zarran;...

     April is Autism Awareness Month, and it is also Autism Acceptance month, a message shared in recent years to include those in society who are diagnosed with the neurological condition.      The HDS Foundation in Miami Lakes provides school-based programs to students with diverse abilities so that they may become self-sufficient and attend school or vocational training.      Its home in...

     Say hello to Champan, called Boujee by his friends.      He is a 1-year-old Maltese who shares his Miami Lakes home with Mari Carrandi and fellow pup Valentino, 9, a Maltese-Bichon Frise mix.      “He’s really brought us much happiness,” Carrandi said. “He is a lovable terror!”       Boujee “loves” Valentino, she...

     Janaysa Dorcin, 18, from North Miami Beach is a 12th grader at American Senior High School and is its valedictorian.       She is to attend Harvard University in the fall, her college and career advisor Martha Subias-Porro says.      Janaysa is class president and studied in the Cambridge program. She is also enrolled at Miami Dade College, from which she hopes to obtain an...