The Miami Lakes Optimist Club recently concluded its Fall 2015 Flag Football season. Over 200 children participated in the league this season, receiving trophies at the league's closing ceremony event on Saturday, December 12, at Royal Oaks Park. Congratulations to the 5-7 division champion Panthers (above left), 8-10 division champion Lions (above right), and 11-13 division champion Seahawks. The season was made possible in part by...

  The Miami Lakes Town Council narrowly approved an agreement to pay Mayor Michael Pizzi’s attorney fees generated from his reinstatement court cases, settling one of his two lawsuits against the town in a legal dispute that has dragged on for eight months. The next step is for both sides to resolve Pizzi’s legal fees from his criminal trial, as his lawyers are seeking $2.5 million in court costs. At a special meeting two...

  Former Miami Dolphins running back Tony Nathan takes center stage next week when his adopted hometown pays homage to him for his performance on the field as well as his volunteer work at the Optimist Club. The Town of Miami Lakes will honor the Alabama native at the January 5 regular council meeting at Town Hall. Nathan’s personal life story was written in his book entitled “Touchdown Tony: Running with a Purpose,”...

  Miami Lakes is again offering adult Line Dancing classes twice a week through June on Tuesdays and Thursdays from at 11:30 a.m. at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Participants will learn traditional line dances as well as a variety of modern moves. Space is limited and registration is required. Classes being on Tuesday, January 5. For more information, contact Kristina Labossiere at...

  Are you a senior who has experienced a fall? Matter of Balance is here to help. Participants in the program will learn exercises to increase strength and balance in a small group setting for eight two-hour sessions, over a four week period. The workshops will take place from January 12 to February 4 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon at the Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. Space is limited and...