Summer camps available in Miami Lakes

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, April 16, 2026

  The Town of Miami Lakes is partnering with these organizations to offer summer classes for children. YMCA of South Florida Soccer and Dance Camp  Each week, campers build skills on the field with soccer training and teamwork-focused games, then express themselves in high-energy dance sessions that boost confidence, coordination, and creativity. There are themed weeks, activities and a team of coaches and instructors to keep...

Town honors dedication of Spanish teacher, students

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, April 16, 2026

      For Maria Nordase, teaching Spanish to her students is a skill that will take them around the world.      One of her pupils is an older gentleman who translates for his daughters when they visit Spain. Then there is the couple who visited Peru, where locals thought they were from an island nation that is to the south of Florida.       “When they went to visited Peru and...

Palm Springs North Library

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, April 16, 2026

 The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is closed for renovation. Patrons may visit the branch in Palm Springs North at 17601 NW 78th Ave. for classes.   Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers en dos idiomas Mon. April 13   11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Hear stories, sing songs, activities for kids and caregivers in English and Spanish.   Ages 18 mos. – 3. Monthly Book...

MLK-8 Center Pianist wins ribbon

Education Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, April 16, 2026

     Sarah-Sophia Wong won a blue ribbon at the 2026 Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition’s Music Competition. Sarah-Sophia, who is in eighth grade at Miami Lakes K-8 Center, won the 1st Prize in the piano solo category held in April at the Herbert & Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center at Florida International University. For her solo, Sarah-Sophia performed “Passacaglia” by George Frideric...

Miami Lakes K-8 Center students compete in AI challenge

Education Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, April 16, 2026

     Three Miami Lakes K-8 Center students will represent Florida in the Presidential AI Challenge regional contest.       It’s the next step in the team’s attempt to get to the national championship in Washington D.C. in June.       The team’s creation was called Project Dry Streets.       “Project Dry Streets tackles real-world...
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