For the second year in a row, St. Thomas University was recognized as a NAIA Five-Star Champion of Character (COC) Institution.STU is one of 171 institutions that were recognized by the NAIA as Five-Star Award winners.The Bobcats were among 80 institutions earning the bonze award.Institutions were measured on a demonstrated commitment to “Champions of Character” and earned points in character training, conduct in competition,...

During the month of October, The Senator Course at Shula’s Golf Club, is offering any Miami Lakes resident the opportunity to be a Member for a Month without paying membership dues. Residents receive as part of this promotion a special cart fee rate of just $29, no charge for green fees, complimentary club storage, 7 day advance booking for tee times, unlimited use of practice area including range balls, 25 percent discount on Pro...

Basketball was the highlight in late August at Shula’s Athletic Club as part of the Miami Lakes Senior Games schedule and events included a Free Throw contest, three point shooting, and a Bean Bag toss. George Pringle (above) shows his Free Throw form in the male 70-79 age group. Pringle took a silver medal for 2nd place with Jim Hamilton, celebrating his 72nd birthday, placing first. Dave Oliver placed third.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools opened its enrollment period for magnet programs across the school district on Saturday, October 1. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, January 15, 2017.In addition to the many exciting programs that were offered last year, parents and students will be able to choose from new and innovative magnet programs that were created for the 2016-2017 school year. Magnet programs offer unique thematic strands...

On October 7, Pace High School will induct four new members into the Pace Hall of Fame during halftime of the 2016 Homecoming football game against Clewiston High School. The inductees, all Pace Alumni, are Pace Dean of Students Samuel Lilly (Class of 1975), Roderick “Rod” Mack (Class of 1995), and husband and wife Daniel Delgado (Class of 1997) and Kristina Bergolla Delgado (Class of 1998).“Mr. Lilly,” as he is...