Holiday Red Mimosa This holiday season, why not try a festive and refreshing twist on the Mimosa cocktail? In this version, swap orange juice for the fruit juice of the season. • In a flute glass, pour 2 ounces of cold, red cranberry juice in the bottom.• Fill the glass with chilled Champagne. • Float three or four fresh cranberries on top and add a rosemary sprig. Don’t worry, the sprig is just a garnish and it won’t change the...

Congratulations to Reporter David L. Snelling, who is celebrating 20 years with The Miami Laker! Many folks in town know Snelling, who writes about government and sports and also reports for the Town Topics and Our Neighborhoods columns for the newspaper. “It’s been an incredible journey, from covering the town’s incorporation in 2000 to Miami Lakes celebrating its 20th anniversary this year,” Snelling said. “I’ve had the pleasure of...

Four seniors at Monsignor Edward Pace High School signed Letters of Intent on Nov. 12 to play college baseball. Pace held a Signing Day ceremony for the young men, whose relatives, teachers and friends witnessed them commit to their future academic and athletic careers, the school in Miami Gardens said.They are, left to right, Luke Rier, a left-handed pitcher who committed to Manhattan College in Riverdale, N.Y.; Ephraim Bravo, an outfielder...

Listed below are places to turn to for help during the coronavirus outbreak:MasksMiami-Dade County Public Libraries are giving away free masks while supplies last. https://www.miamidade.gov/releases/2020-07-23-library-free-mask-distribution.asp For Small Business Owners--Miami-Dade County Small Business Assistance Forgivable Loan Program, up to $25,000, 0% interest, no origination fees. Contact Partners for Self-Employment, 786-605-8585 or...

Meet Penny Capote! A 1-year-old Golden Retriever, Penny lives with the Capote family – Rebecca, Anthony and their children Mila, 11 and Tano, 15 -- on Lake Katharine. “Penny is the baby of the house, I can tell you that,” Rebecca Capote said. Penny enjoys long walks in the morning and hunting lizards in the afternoon. “She is very loving, lovable and playful,” Capote said. Penny also follows a healthy diet, and...