Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid celebrated an academic achievement.      He completed a Master of Arts degree in Ethical Leadership from St. Thomas University.      The school says it’s a blended program of 36 credits, meaning courses can be taken in person and online.       Cid earned his degree in December and received his diploma in May.      He is shown...

Miami Lakes K-8 Center Language Arts teacher Virnalis Arvelo Students treated students who earned top honors on state exams to dinner at ML Steaks + Sports in Miami Lakes. Since 2011, it’s been an annual tradition for Arvelo’s eighth graders who receive a Level 5 on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking in English Language Arts and Reading. This year’s dinner was held May 17. Nineteen students scored a level 5; Virginia...

Clarisell De Cardenas, Public Information Officer Town of Miami Lakes, Miami Lakes “As a Miami native, it’s very exciting to be at the epicenter of sports,” said Clarisell De Cardenas.       “Rooting for the home team is always important for me because I love this city and I’m always so proud of all of its accomplishments.      “I’m a baseball mom...

The Miami Lakes United Soccer Club’s U14 boys team recently won the Florida President’s Cup state championship and will play in Greenville, SC June 13 - 18 at the President’s Cup southern regional tournament.        The team, coached by Richy Pelaez, went 7-0 in the state cup and outscored its opponents 25-1. The team won their last five matches in the state cup event by shutout.    ...

Dave Gergely’s last official day as the golf sales coordinator for Miami Lakes Golf Club was June 9, but now and then, his friends and clients will get to see him run tournaments at the course.   “I still want to be a presence here,” said Gergely, 71. “I live around the corner and without working, I would be out of my mind.”      At his retirement luncheon, the company praised...