There’s an old saying in golf: “The best way to deal with sand traps is to never go in them.” The dreaded sand traps are put on golf courses to penalize a crooked or errant shot, and even the best players occasionally end up in them. But it doesn’t have to be as big a deal as you may have experienced. A few adjustments in your setup will help you get your ball out of the beach and onto the green in fewer strokes, and then...

Early voting for the Primary Election for county and state races will begin Aug. 3 at the Mary Collins Community Center in Miami Lakes. The Aug. 18 Primary Election is for voters who are registered members of a political party who may vote for their party’s candidates. Races on the ballot are for Congress, the Florida Legislature and the state attorney. The District 103 race on the GOP Primary ballot has Miami Lakes Vice Mayor...

The Miami Lakes Bar Association has partnered with the hunger relief organization Feeding South Florida to help provide meals during the coronavirus pandemic.The association launched its fundraiser in March and hopes to raise $5,000; so far, they’ve received gifts totaling $1,250.Feeding South Florida, which has held drive-thru food donations in Miami Lakes, says $1 can provide seven meals.Unemployment has risen since the outbreak of the...

U.S. CongressSen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.7400 SW 87th Ave., Ste. 270 Miami, Fla. 33166305-596-4224Twitter: @SenRubioPressOfc. hours in Miami:Monday - Friday9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Ofc. hours in Miami Lakes Town Hall: 3rd Wednesdays11 a.m.-1 p.m.Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla.415 Clematis St., Ste. 201 West Palm Beach, Fla.33401561-514-0189Twitter: @SenRickScottRep. Mario Diaz-Balart,R-Miami8669 NW 36th St., Ste. 100 Doral, Fla. 33166305-470-8555Twitter:...

During the pandemic, many houses of worship are holding services online on their websites, on YouTube or elsewhere on the internet. Check those locations for more information.Christ the SaviourOrthodox Cathedral16601 NW 77th Court,Miami Lakeswww.orthodoxmiami.orgSunday Divine Liturgy:10 a.m.Saturday Vespers: 6 p.m.The Church of theEpiphany Episcopal15650 Miami Lakeway NorthMiami Lakes 305-558-3961Misa en Espanol: 9 a.m.Sunday Eucharist: 10:30...