Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during October: For Children and Families:Paws to Read – This reading program aims to improve the literacy skills of children through the assistance of therapy dogs who serve as literacy mentors. Parents may bring a book or choose one from the library collection. Event is at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 8.Reading Ready Toddler Storytime –...

Mater Academy running back Daniel Doriscar rushed for a school record 215 yards and scored four touchdowns against Doral Academy on September 23, as the Lions defeated the Firebirds, 40-22, in a wild game that saw the Firebirds lead 15-14 at the end of the third quarter. Mater Academy dominated the fourth quarter by taking advantage of miscues and turnovers to win the game.

The 5th annual Breast Cancer Golf Tournament, “b fore pink” sponsored by Vera Cadillac/Buick/GMC has been scheduled for Friday, October 7, at Shula’s Golf Club, 7601 Miami Lakes Drive in Miami Lakes.Pink is the color for breast cancer and all women are at risk with one in eight women diagnosed with breast cancer over their lifetime. However, early detection and a healthy lifestyle saves lives.Proceeds from the 2016 “b...

The Pace High School Spartans football team has started off its season on a high note with wins against Doral Academy, Hialeah Miami Lakes, and Gulf Coast High School in Naples. Their most resounding victory was a 35-7 win over the Gulliver Preparatory School Raiders on September 16. The Spartans began the game by scoring three touchdowns in the first half, and kept up the pressure, adding one more in the second half.After their game...

In local high school football action, American picked up its third win of the season by beating Krop,19-13, in a District 13-8A game.Krop (2-4) tied the game at 13 with four minutes left in the game. But Patriots quarterback Wanya Williams connected with Khalil Love for a 6-yard touchdown pass to win the game.American (3-2, 3-0) kept its hopes alive to win a sixth consecutive district championship and will face Hialeah Miami Lakes at 7:30...