Eight sailors from Sea Scouts Ship 144 competed in the Shake-A-Leg Miami Columbus Day Regatta.      The teams sailed on two Freedom class ships in Biscayne Bay off the coast of Coconut Grove, said Sean Schwinghammer, a mate with the scouts who are based in Miami Lakes.       One scout sailboat, the crew of ship #7 known as the Hammer Heads, sailed to a 3rd place finish in their...

     Celebrate the holiday season with the Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee with a group bicycle ride through town on Dec. 2.      Register at Town Hall at 5:30 p.m. before the approximately 10-mile ride leaves at 6 p.m. Festive attire and bicycles decorated with dazzling lights, tinsel and ornaments are welcome. Riders may also register for the free ride at TOML.Eventbrite.com. 

On Nov. 5 Miami Lakers enjoyed the 44th annual Veterans Parade through the center of town. 

There were 78 different groups that marched from all over of Miami-Dade County that included school bands, dance groups and civic organizations. 

Veterans marched along the one mile route through the center of town followed by lunch catered by Mission BBQ of Weston for the veterans. 

     The Miami Lakes Veterans Committee is inviting runners of all ages and abilities to its Reindeer Run 5K on Saturday, Dec. 9.       Presented by Headquarter Toyota, the Reindeer Run 5K is a three-mile walk, jog or run through Business Park West.       The $35 registration fee will support veterans, the organizers said.       The race begins at Veterans...

     Once again, Miami Lakes AutoMall and Chevrolet is a sponsor of the Optimist Club’s youth baseball league.      On Oct. 28, Fred Senra, partner at Miami Lakes AutoMall, met with the organization at the Optimist Park Clubhouse to donate a $1,500 check to the athletic program.       Shown in the photo from left are Jim Hamilton, Optimist Club board member, treasurer and director...