Who doesn’t know Magaly Rubio?     If you belong to the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, bought a house or worship at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, chances are you’ve met the vibrant 72-year-old Realtor.     Or perhaps you know Rubio in a more private way, as someone who has benefitted from her work with the Zonta Club on behalf of women and girls who suffer from domestic violence or...

    Barbara Goleman Senior High’s football team tumbled on its way toward perfection.       The Gators were one game win away from completing an undefeated season.      If the team had pulled that off, it would have been the first time in school history.     But Miami’s Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High spoiled the Gators’ hopes with a 24-20 victory on Nov. 6, to claim the...

    Kick off the holiday season with two great holiday traditions: the 35th Annual Main Street Festival of Lights in Miami Lakes, and Small Business Saturday.     Both events happen during the same weekend after Thanksgiving, on Saturday, Nov. 30.      That’s when lights will brighten two blocks of Main Street in downtown Miami Lakes, which will be transformed when the famous oak tree glows...

     Picnic Park West is the place to be in Miami Lakes this fall.      The farmers market returns to the green space at 15151 NW 82nd Ave. on Saturday, Nov. 16.       Vendors selling fresh produce, natural juices, flowers, cultural foods and handmade accessories will be set up from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., every Saturday through April.      New sellers are welcome. Contact the...

It’s one of the most dreaded exercises of all: the push-up. And while difficult to do, the rewards are great. Push-ups will work muscles in your chest, core and abdomen as well as the front shoulder, triceps and anterior rotator cuff muscles. It’s truly a complete, challenging, full body movement when performed correctly.  -- Lie face down, place palms on the floor next to your arm pits.  ...