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...

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.

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...

Teacher planning days -- when schools are closed to students -- can be every parent’s nightmare.To alleviate that stress, the town is offering camps to occupy kids on those days, in partnership with the YMCA.On Oct. 9, Oct. 25, Nov. 4, Nov. 11 and Nov. 27, kids will be offered enrichment programs that include sports; health and wellness programs; games; arts and crafts; tutoring and other recreational activities.To register a child to attend...

The United States Constitution was 232 years old this year, and Mayor Manny Cid talked about that document and the rights and freedoms it protects when he visited with the students at Montessori Children’s House of Miami Lakes.“The Constitution made it possible for me to do what I’m doing today,” Cid said during the Sept. 18 talk. “It’s the reason my family moved to this country. It has been extremely impactful to me and my family.”Cid said...