The Autism Soccer Club of Miami Lakes was recognized by Florida Senator Marco Rubio for the exceptional support it provides to families and children in Florida’s communities. After launching in 2012 the group has encouraged children with autism to develop social skills in teamwork and bonding over soccer. The group was also recognized by Miami-Dade County Office of the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners for hosting socially...

Florida State Representative Manny Diaz Jr., and his wife, Jennifer Diaz, discussed his education goals for the state of Florida with U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy Devos, at the Nation’s Capitol in Washington D.C. In Tallahassee, Diaz has been a strong advocate for education, sponsoring legislation this year to strengthen Florida’s education system, which was a priority for House Speaker Richard Corcoran of...

Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during July: For Children and Families:Library Lego Challenge – Let imagination run wild to build and create with LEGO. All ages welcome at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 15.Movies and Stories for Kids – Enjoy watching some of our favorite movies with your family and friends. Call for visit branch for movie listings. Presented by the Town of...

Louisiana State University head baseball coach Paul Mainieri clinched his fifth trip to the College World Series but lost to the University of Florida in the championship game last week. The Gators snapped the Tiger’s 17 game-winning streak, including victories over Alabama, Auburn, Florida State and Mississippi State. Mainieri, a St. Thomas University alumnus and former head coach for the Bobcats baseball program, was inducted into the...

Most of the athletic turf fields at Miami Lakes Optimist and Royal Oaks parks will be closed for annual maintenance, the Town of Miami Lakes announced. The fields will be closed from now through August 6. Residents and family members will have access to one area at Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6425 Miami Lakeway North, north of the basketball courts for play in addition to the perimeter berm area for exercises. Residents may also take...