Miami Lakes Mayor Michael Pizzi is the guest speaker for the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s general membership luncheon meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, at Don Shula’s Hotel. Networking starts at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at 12 noon. Deadline to reserve a table is at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 9. Lunch admission is $30 for members and their guests who reserve, $35 for members and their guests who do not...

  Shula’s Golf Club hosted the 13th annual Corey for St. Jude Benefit Golf Tournament on Monday, September 14, to benefit the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Since the event’s inception, over $520,00 has been raised for the children of St. Jude. 2015 alone saw $55,000 in donations and silent auctions. Corey Sticco, son of Shula’s Golf Club superintendent, Tim Sticco, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 1997 at the...

  A unique shopping experience will take place at the Miami Lakes Congregational Church, 6701 Miami Lakeway South, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 10. The MLCC’s women’s organization invited the community to the Elite Repeat Boutique, a one-day shopping event that offers the opportunity to purchase fashionable clothing and accessories at a reasonable cost. Shoppers can browse the individual boutiques set up within...

  The Miami Lakes Lions Club presented the new Big T Trophy to Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High following the Trojans 24-0 win over football rival Hialeah High in the annual game at Milander Stadium. Since 1972, the two schools have been competing each year for the Big T Trophy and given to the winner in the neighborhood rivalry that has seen some close games.  The Miami Lakes Lion Club has been a sponsor of the Big T Trophy game...

  Miami-Dade Public School Board Chairwoman and Miami Lakes resident Perla Tabares Hantman last week was nominated as Urban Educator of the Year by the Council of the Great City Schools. Each finalist is being recognized for outstanding contributions in improving urban education.  Hantman was chosen as a finalist for the accolade for epitomizing leadership and characteristics that demonstrate her compassion, concern and commitment...