Nestor Caballero, a Miami Lakes resident and Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School alumnus,  remembers the glory days of HML’s sports teams in the late 80’s when they were state champs in basketball and the number one baseball team in Miami-Dade County. Caballero learned that HML had dropped their baseball program back in 2013 but brought it back for the 2016-2017 school year. Next year they hope to make it to...

Mayor Manny Cid joined young participants in the closing ceremonies for Youth Archery, Hook A Kid On Golf, Start Smart, and Preteen Fitness programs on May 31 at Miami Lakes Youth Center’s “The Spot.”The youth programs have proven to be widely popular and aim to teach participants the fundamentals of sports while providing them with the opportunity to fine tune their skills.On Saturday, August 12, an Open House will be held...

Miami-Dade County’s Mosquito Control and Habitat Management Division will hold  a “Mosquito 101” workshop at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, at the Miami Lakes Branch Library, 6699 Windmill Gate Road. Department representatives will share the history of mosquito control in Miami-Dade, discuss he main mosquito species found in the area, offer a look at country mosquito control initiatives, and most importantly, talk about...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee continues its 11th annual Senior Games Series with the Bridge Tournament on Monday, June 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.The final event in the Senior Games series will be the Basketball Game on August 26 at Shula’s Athletic Club.Senior Games participants receive a snazzy t-shirt and medals are awarded to winners in each age division for the...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee announced June dates for the Summer Lunch Bunch & Bingo series for seniors which will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street.The Wednesday, June 14 event is sponsored by Caballero Rivero.The Wednesday, June 28 event is sponsored by The Graham Companies.The event offers an opportunity to socialize and make new friends while having fun and enjoying nutritious lunches provided...