Perla Tabares Hantman, chairman of the Miami-Dade County School Board, joins students at M.A. Milam K-8 Center who participated in the celebration of the 20th of May, Cuban Independent Day. On that date, Cuba ceased being a colony of Spain and joined the community of free democratic republics in the Western Hemisphere. Hantman has sponsored a celebration of the historic day for the past 13 years at Milam K-8, currently under the leadership of...

Summer is nearly here and Miami Lakes announced it will offer two camps in partnership with PEAR and the YMCA in addition to a two-day SAFEE Flight Activity.The summer camps will run Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., for children between the ages of 5 and 15. Both organizations also offer after school care from 2 to 6 p.m. during the school year with transportation available.Summer camp with PEAR will take place at the new Youth Center at...

Monsignor Edward Pace High baseball coach Tom Duffin (pictured WHERE?) was named 6A-2A  Baseball Coach of the Year last week at the  2016 Miami Herald’s All-Dade Athletic Awards ceremony at Jungle Island. In addition, Duffin’s ace pitcher Chris Rodriguez (left, WHERE?) was named 6A-2A Pitcher of the Year, who was also named to The Miami-Herald All-Dade First Team after recording an 8-2 record, 85 strikeouts and an ERA of...

From now through September 30, kids can play for free at the Senator Course at Shula’s Golf Club, located at 7601 Miami Lakes Drive. To book a tee time, call 305-820-8088. One child plays free with each paying adult. This offer is available to children 16 and under and is available any time on weekdays and after noon on weekends.

Lady Trojans soccer star Iliana Alvarado will be playing soccer for a few more years. The Hialeah Miami Lakes senior was awarded a full scholarship to Dodge City Community College in Dodge City, Kansas. Alvarado has been the Trojans’ goalie for three years. An injury limited her play during her senior year but she was still awarded the scholarship. During her time dawning the orange and blue, Alvarado was able to average 8 to 10 saves...