Guido H. Inguanzo gave a lot of his time to hometown.And though he died last year, a mural that honors him will be dedicated Oct. 12 at the Roberto Alonso Community Center.Artist Grisell Gajano created the artwork, the town said.The 6:30 p.m. ceremony, with Mayor Manny Cid and councilmembers present, will happen at 16500 NW 87th Ave., followed by the town’s annual domino tournament.Inguanzo worked in communications and for the city of...

Enjoy Pizza, Bunco games, support Operation Smile

Community Friday, October 4, 2019

The GFWC Woman’s Club of Hialeah is hosting a night of Bunco dice games and Italian food to benefit Operation Smile.The event will be held Friday, Oct. 25 at 6:15 p.m. at 525 W First Ave. in Hialeah.Operation Smile offers free surgeries for patients who have cleft palates.The fundraiser is family friendly and open to all ages.The suggested donation for adults is $10, $6 for children 10 and under.Payment will be collected at the door.During...

Workout: Do at home, in the gym or on the go!

Community By Ricky Ali Personal trainer, Shula’s Athletic Club Friday, October 4, 2019

An exercise band is a versatile training accessory that is portable, light weight and invaluable for building strength.To begin:–Fasten the exercise band around both feet. Support yourself on your knees and palms.–Press hands into the floor and contract your navel toward your spine.–Inhale while holding in your abdomen, then exhale and extend one leg back, stretching the band.–Hold the position for 2-3 seconds. Perform 15-20 reps while...

New Schedule for Freebee Shuttle

Community Friday, October 4, 2019

The Freebee schedule changed Oct. 1:Monday – ThursdayLow Speed Vehicles9 a.m. - 4 p.m.XL Vehicle9 a.m. – Noon2 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.FridayLow Speed Vehicle #19 a.m. - 4 p.m.Low Speed Vehicle #212 p.m. - 10 p.m.XL Vehicle9 a.m. – Noon2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.SaturdayLow Speed Vehicle9 a.m. - 9 p.m.SundayLow Speed Vehicle10 a.m. - 2 p.m.For info: miamilakes-fl.gov/transportation. 305-364-6100.

Our Neighborhoods: Lake Patricia

Community By David Snelling, Reporter Friday, October 4, 2019

HistoryLake Patricia is the first neighborhood of single family homes built by The Graham Companies in 1962.It has 234 single-family properties, and some were built around a man-made, roughly L-shaped lake.The community is bordered by Northwest 67th Avenue and to the east, an office and light industrial park.It’s north and south byways are Miami Lakeway South and Northwest 138th Street.Like many lakes in town, it is named for a woman in the...
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