There is a magical green box that stands on a pole in Miami Lakes’ Picnic Park West. Inside are books that mysteriously appear, free for the taking by any reader, of any age. If you’d like to perpetuate literacy, community goodwill and share your love of books, the Town of Miami Lakes is looking for sponsors who want to make Little Free Libraries available elsewhere in the municipality. The total cost is $860 per library,...

The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes awarded a $1,000 scholarship to a science scholar. The Club recognized Ligia Camilla Araque, 22, of Weston, who is pursuing a Master of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering at Florida International University. Araque earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering, also from FIU, where she is a program assistant at the Women’s Center. Araque is secretary of the Society of Hispanic...

Members of Our Lady of the Lakes Girl Scout Troop 566 earned their dentistry merit badges while visiting Dr. Norma Victores in Hialeah. The sixth graders, who attend Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School, learned how to make impressions of teeth and form models. They also learned the difference between a tooth with a cavity and a healthy one and took turns in the chair during their visit to the dental practice on Feb. 9. While earning...

Scaption, or scapular plane elevation     This exercise is deceptively simple. But it will correct your posture and strengthen the muscle group around your shoulders as you lift your arms above your head.   Stand tall with good posture and alignment and contract your abdominal muscles and core. Look straight ahead, stretch your neck and keep it and your head aligned with your spine. Place your arms at your...

There’s a new barbershop in town, and owners Deion Vargas and Justin Vargas say they offer an environment that welcomes everyone. Blade Barbershop, at 6851 Main St., opened in December. “Miami Lakes is very family-friendly, which is what we strive for,” said Deion Vargas, 27. “This is why Miami Lakes was the right fit for us.” The co-founders are brothers and have five other barbershops in South...