Gloria Garcia, team captain of Team Mayoyi, in honor of Maria D. Garcia who lost her battle to cancer at 38 years old, is pictured with friends and family during the Miami Lakes Relay for Life at Optimist Park on May 2. Gloria Garcia, who has participated with the Relay for Life committee for many years, was chairperson for the 2015 event which attracted numerous teams and individuals to honor the memory of those who have succumbed to...

  The dancers at Intensity Dancer’s Studio, located at 15507 Bull Run Road in Miami Lakes, have a lot to celebrate. The dancers for the competition team, which includes ages 8 to 18, just wrapped up competition season with a host of awards. The first competition, Star Systems, began in February and followed with On Stage New York, Kids Artistic Review (KAR), and Star Power, the last competition ending in April.  “We are...

  The inaugural Miami Lakes Cars for a Cure was such a success that the organizers are already planning for next year’s event.The Roberto Alonso family, The Graham Companies and Dolphins Cycling Challenge are looking forward to the 2016 classic car event to raise money for cancer research for the University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in memory of former Miami Lakes vice mayor Roberto Alonso Sr.More than...

  Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee will host the annual “Paint a Picture for Mom” and Flower Show event just in time for Mother’s Day on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Children of all ages will have an opportunity to be creative and paint something special for their moms. Canvas, brushes and paint will be provided free of charge. In addition to the...

  On April 20, The Graham Companies hosted the 41st William “B” Graham Memorial Golf Tournament benefiting the South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America, at Shula’s Golf Club. The winning team included Robert O. Saunooke, Esq. of Saunooke Law Firm, PA; Lonny Castino of Pompano Beach Golf Club; and Anthony Rick of Sports and Marketing Management. The winners each received a hand-made stained glass Cow trophy designed...