“Lakes Life” wants to keep residents in the know about all things in Miami Lakes including the town’s parks. The Town’s new mobile app, “Lakes Life,” will be updated to allow app users the ability to receive updates on the Town’s two active parks – Miami Lakes Optimist Park and Royal Oaks Park. App users will be notified via push notifications if the parks are open for play or closed due...

  The Town of Miami Lakes offers an opportunity for organizations to promote their community events at no cost on the Community Calendar page on the Town’s website. The calendar features events, meetings and programs that are open to the public and organized by local businesses, non-profit organizations, and houses of worship. To view, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/commcalendar. The Town also hosts a recreational program calendar at...

  On the third day of the Major League Baseball Draft last month, the Atlanta Braves selected Miami-Dade College catcher and second baseman Jonathan Morales with the 750 pick in the 25th round. The news spread joy at Miami-Dade College and its head coach Danny Price, as the native from Puerto Rico was taken by the Braves organization, one week after Morales was invited by the Miami Marlins for a workout. According to scouts, Morales put...

  Immaculate Conception Catholic School’s Home and School Association will present the school’s Annual Golf Classic on Friday, September 11, at the Country Club of Miami. The cost is $350.00 per foursome and includes lunch and refreshments sponsored by Bacardi, the Coca Cola Corp, and Central Beer. Fun-filled events and activities are planned for golfers many of which include alumnae, current Celtic Parents, and local...

  According to Adopt-A-Classroom.org, 75 percent of all classroom supplies are purchased out of pocket by teachers. South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union (SFEFCU), the largest Credit Union headquartered in Miami-Dade County and serves educators, students and the families of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Miami Dade College, is hoping to lessen the load of 4 lucky South Florida teachers through a back-to-school social...