Twice each week, Joan Hutcherson awaits a lunch delivered by Freebee to her home. It’s a project begun in July by the Town of Miami Lakes and its Elderly Affairs Committee after the coronavirus pandemic meant seniors couldn’t meet in person.“Those Freebee drivers are angels,” said Hutcherson, 78, who lives in town and doesn’t drive.Hutcherson is like many people who have sheltered safely at home to outwait the threat of COVID-19, which in...

     A line of Buddha statues stand like sentries along the patio at the new Sushi Sake restaurant in Miami Lakes.    There is a wall emblazoned with a purple neon message, “Miso Happy,” where diners can pose for photos to post on Instagram.     And inside the southeast corner storefront in the Cypress Village Shopping Center are wicker basket lights and terrariums that hang from the ceiling over a small lounge area.     Chefs work in a...

Miami-Dade County relaxed some restrictions it put in place to protect residents from the coronavirus as the state says infection positivity rates have remained below 5.51% in the two weeks ending Sept. 26.     All businesses can be open, and restaurants may go to 100 percent capacity, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez announced Sept. 26.     “I want to stress that we are at a critical juncture to continue to save lives and get our...

The Town of Miami Lakes and its Economic Development Committee is presenting a final webinar in a series about conducting business during the pandemic.It is sponsored by BankUnited.On Tuesday, Oct. 27, the topic will be:  How to Prevail in Today’s Economy.Panelists from BankUnited and local business owners will discuss strategies.Held from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., the series can be viewed on Zoom.There will also be livestreams on Facebook or...

The Step-back Lunge is a multi-purpose exercise that targets balance, coordination, core stability, and strengthens the lower body muscles (quadriceps, hip, buttocks, hamstrings and calves). This movement is essential in many sports and helps us walk backward, which we may do when helping someone to move, while carrying a heavy object or getting quickly out of the way. 1. Stand tall with good posture.2. Step 2 to 3 feet back with one...