On the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the Miami Lakes Veterans Committee remembered the victims and those who tried to save them at a ceremony held Sept. 10 in Veterans Park. On the quiet Sunday morning, thousands of flags planted in tribute to the fallen swayed gently on the lawn. In days leading up to the event, students from Barbara Goleman Senior High School’s National Honor Society, the school’s Law...

How to finally fix the dreaded slice Here is great way to work on fixing your slice, and all it takes is a couple of extra range balls the next time that you’re practicing. Many golfers suffer from an “over the top” swing, which causes a big curve of the ball (from left to right for a right-handed golfer) because of a bad swing path or direction.  Here’s how you can try to fix it. First...

    Hispanic Heritage Month spans September and October, and on Oct. 14 the Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee will celebrate the nation of Spain.      El Pimiento Restaurant of Miami Lakes will serve sangria, paella and other Spanish cuisine during the event at Miami Lakes Town Hall.     The party will also have music, a flamenco dancer and photos and information about the country where  many...

    The School for Advanced Studies is ranked a top place for learning once again by U.S. News & World Report.     SAS has five locations on the campuses of Miami Dade College and is part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system.      The magazine said it was the third best high school in the country and the number one high school in Florida.       The publication ranks...

     Rainbow Springs State Park in Dunnellon offered a respite to the summer heat for the King family of Miami Lakes.      “It takes your breath away, but it’s refreshing,” Brian King said of their swim on Aug. 5 in the clear blue water that averages 72 degrees, year ‘round. “It was beautiful. Perfect for the hottest summer ever.”       The springs and park...