Miami-Dade Police Maj. Javier Ruiz leads the agency’s Miami Lakes district and oversees 50 employees.   Ruiz, 48, lives in the City of Doral. He joined the Miami-Dade Police Department 25 years ago and was first assigned to the northwest district, which included Miami Lakes.       He was based in town shortly after its incorporation in 2000, but after a few years moved on to Internal...

The Prayer Twist, aka Parivrtta Parsvakonasana      In Sanskrit, the word parivrtta means to turn around and twist.        The word is usually placed before the name of the pose, either standing or seated.          Prayer Twist is a relatively challenging standing pose.       It provides a strong twist for the whole torso, while strengthening the lower...

      The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes is joining with Zonta International to say ‘No’ to violence against women and girls.        Its awareness campaign, called 16 Days of Activism, will run from Nov. 25 - Dec. 10.       The local chapter is inviting anyone interested in learning about the charitable organization, which supports the education of women and girls and...

      The Lake Katharine neighborhood and the waterway in Miami Lakes are named for Katharine Meyer Graham, the late publisher of the Washington Post.       Graham, who died in 2001, is being recognized this month by the United States Postal Service with a stamp that features her portrait.        Graham is 17th in the Distinguished Americans series of stamps for her accomplishments,...

     The Town of Miami Lakes has many fun activities coming up this holiday season that you’ll want to put on your calendar. Community Bike Ride By the Neighborhood Improvement Committee Sat., Nov. 20, 8:30 a.m. Start and finish location:  Town of Miami Lakes Youth Center 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East, Miami Lakes, FL 33014 Info: Pastoraa@MiamiLakes-fl.gov Concert on the...