Jim Hamilton, shown at right, the treasurer for the Miami Lakes Optimist Club, visited the Miami Lakes AutoMall on July 17.      That’s where partner Fred Senra, at left, made his annual presentation to sponsor the 2024 baseball season to the club, which organizes play for kids.      The $1000 gift of cash and equipment is from Chevrolet and the AutoMall, a tradition of the past 14...

     When Guillermo Santa Cruz drives through Miami Lakes, he wonders where the owners of all the luxury sports cars he sees go to really “open up” their engines.       “For some reason, there are a lot of Lamborghinis and Ferraris in Miami Lakes, and my reaction is, where do they drive these cars?” Santa Cruz said.       Santa Cruz, 55, of Miami Lakes,...

Aug. 2 through Aug. 30 Play Program at the Miami Lakes Youth Center. The Miami Lakes Parks and Recreation Department has a new membership program for kids ages 5 - 13 at The Spot. Youngsters may enjoy supervised ping pong, air hockey, board games and other activities. Once parents sign up their children, the kids are welcome to visit the center. Go to https://bit.ly/3ROmYe7. Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. 4:30 p.m. to 7:30...

 The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.   Most events require preregistration and popular courses may fill up early.  Sign up in advance to avoid being shut out of classes.         To check availability, call the branch at 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at https://bit.ly/3Wnp6tC. Teen Library Advisory Board Wed., July 31  4...

     Miami Lakes Town Hall will be the site for a second public meeting about property insurance hosted by Fla. Rep. Tom Fabricio, R-Miami Lakes.      Florida Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky leads the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, which sets the rates and otherwise regulates the industry in the state. He will join Fabricio at Town Hall on Aug. 1.      Fabricio’s office...