Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during September: For Children and Families: Movies and Stories for Kids – Watch favorite movies with family and friends. Movies being shown this month are “Monster’s University,” The B.F.G.,” and “The Book of Life.” Events made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 11 a.m....

  Main Street Players (MSP) located at 6766 Main Street, along with Proyecto Teatral “Las Mercedes,” will present Silencio, an original play written and directed by Alejandro Milián. This docudrama, based on stories of real experiences of Latino immigrants, gives a voice to the silenced.  It will be an interactive visual and musical experience where the daily lives of immigrants and the actors’ own vision...

  Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara Jordan is inviting the public to the 12th annual Hispanic Heritage Festival, which is scheduled for Saturday, September 15, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Country Village Park, 6550 N.W. 188 Terrace. The event includes live entertainment, a bounce house, rock climbing, pony rides, food, a domino tournament and more fun. “Celebrate with us at the 12th annual Hispanic Heritage Festival,” said...

  Costa Relators Corporation recently hosted a fundraiser for State Representative Manny Diaz Jr., who’s running for the State Senate, on Main Street in Miami Lakes. Diaz, a Republican who is term-limited in the state’s House of Representatives, faces Democrat challenger David Perez. a Coral Gables firefighter lieutenant, for the District 36 seat on November 6. Miami Lakes community leaders attended the fundraiser to show...

  Shula’s Steakhouse was recently voted Team of the Year by Culinaire, an international food and beverage management company. General manager Anthony Rine and his team were honored with the award, as the 30 year anniversary of Shula’s Steakhouse draws near.  “It’s been a pleasure, I have so many locals that are regulars that have helped contribute to what we are, and make us what we are,” explained...