Alyssa Rodriguez achieved success in the classroom, on the softball field and basketball court in high school and at the Miami Lakes Optimist Club.Now, the Doral Academy student is ready to take her talents to Webber International University in Babson Park, Florida.As the female winner of the Roland Gomez Scholarship Award, Optimist Club president Jim Hamilton presented Rodriguez a check for college-related expenses last week at his sports...

Kaitlyn Ruano and Rebecca Segura of Miami Lakes Girl Scout Troop 302 completed their Girl Scout Silver Award on April 30.The girls chose to focus their project on senior citizens residing at the Fair Haven Nursing Home in Miami Springs. The project consisted of preparing 100 “Welcome Boxes” which included hand-made non-slip socks, hand lotion and a bilingual activity book.Along with the welcome boxes, they also put together a game...

The second annual Miami Lakes Cars for a Cure was a success, as the classic car show raised more than $10,000 for cancer research for the University of Miami Sylvester Cancer Center.Roberto Alonso Jr. said more people attended the April 10  event on Main Street in comparison to the inaugural showcase in 2015.The event also honored the memory of former Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Roberto Alonso, who had an affinity for classic cars.“This...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is hosting a Hawaiian Luau Senior Social from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, at Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue.The event will feature music, dancing, prizes and a Hawaiian-themed luncheon.No reservations are needed but to reserve transportation, call 305-364-6100 or  email Clarisell De Cardenas as decardenasc@miamilekes-fl.gov before May 31.

Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board will once again offer free SAT Prep classes for students entering their junior and senior year of high school. The program is open to Miami Lakes residents and is limited to 20 students and provided on a first come, first served basis.The three sessions will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street, during the following weeks:• Session I:  June 13-17• Session II:...