Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board (EAC) announced the winners of the 2017 Miami Lakes Future Leaders Scholarships presented by The Graham Companies. The two winners were commended for their accomplishments and introduced at the May 2 Town Council meeting.The $1,000 scholarships were awarded to Melany Hernandez and Esteban Guio.Hernandez, with a 5.077 GPA from School of Advanced Studies, will be attending Emory University. She hopes to...

Town of Miami Lakes, in partnership with Miami-Dade County Commission chairman Esteban Bovo Jr.’s office, will host a Family Fun Day to conclude the Super Saturday in the Park Series from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.The free family event will include a family fair with activities for children and adults including carnival rides, raffles, music and more.Super Saturdays in...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee continues its 11th annual Senior Games Series with the Bridge Tournament on Monday, June 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.The final event in the Senior Games series will be the Basketball Game on August 26 at Shula’s Athletic Club.Senior Games participants receive a snazzy t-shirt and medals are awarded to winners in each age division for the...

Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee (EDC) announced it will host a series of Business After Hours Networking Events at local restaurants. In response to a recent survey issued to the business community, many ambitious professionals were interested in networking opportunities after hours.The first event will be held on Thursday, June 1, at the newly renovated Shula’s 2 located in Shula’s Hotel, 6842 Main Street.The...

After losing to Coral Gables in a GMAC semifinal game, American High’s softball team was seeking vengeance in the regional playoffs.But the Cavaliers seemed to have the Patriots’ number and eliminated them from the Region 4-9A semifinal with a 4-1 score.Coral Gables (19-7) faces Palmetto Bay in the regional final, marking a rematch for the GMAC championship game.Two freshmen pitchers cooled off American’s hot bats and on...