Young golfers learn the game with First Tee

Sports By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, October 18, 2023

     Over 200 students from across Miami-Dade County practiced their skills at Miami Lakes Golf Club on Oct. 5 and 12 as part of a tournament for athletes in the Special Olympics program.       The event was hosted in part with Special Olympics and First Tee and invites students and adults to practice different golf skills. This is the first year the tournament was held at the Miami Lakes Golf...

Town adds Teslas to Freebee fleet

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, October 18, 2023

    Minerva Onate enjoys taking the Freebee to all of her appointments around Miami Lakes.      “It’s very, very good,” Onate, 95, said on Oct. 10 while leaving her dentist’s office near Main Street.      “It’s comfortable,” she said. “And we have a good, good driver!”     The west side resident was referring to Edwin Gonzalez, her...

Pets of Miami Lakes

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, October 18, 2023

    This is Thunder. A 17-year-old Fox Terrier, he lives in Miami Lakes with Odette and Joel Velazquez.      Good medical care, vitamins and homemade, blended meals have all contributed to Thunder’s long life, Odette Velazquez said.      “I began cooking for him three years ago,” she said. “Everything has to be 99 percent fat free, turkey or chicken with sweet potatoes and...

Specialty Smiles Orthodontics earns Gator100 ranking

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, October 18, 2023

     Dr. Melissa Alfonso Sedeño and her husband and dental practice partner Dr. Eddy J. Sedeño III are accumulating accomplishments during their growing careers.      Miami Lakers chose their practice, Specialty Smiles Orthodontics, as Best Health Providers in 2020, 2021 and 2022 during the annual Best of Miami Lakes competitions.      And this year, the couple’s alma mater has...

Town of Miami Lakes salutes volunteers and sponsors

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, October 18, 2023

     The Town of Miami Lakes and its elected officials recognized the contributions of volunteers and sponsors to the culture and well-being of residents during a breakfast held Sept. 30 at Miami Lakes Hotel on Main. The honorees represent the best of the town who donate their time and money to support a dozen committees and boards. They underwrite many municipal events that help shape the identity of Miami Lakes as a...
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