“Lakes Life” wants to keep residents in the know about all things in Miami Lakes including the town’s parks. The Town’s new mobile app, “Lakes Life,” will be updated to allow app users the ability to receive updates on the Town’s two active parks – Miami Lakes Optimist Park and Royal Oaks Park. App users will be notified via push notifications if the parks are open for play or closed due...

  The Town of Miami Lakes offers an opportunity for organizations to promote their community events at no cost on the Community Calendar page on the Town’s website. The calendar features events, meetings and programs that are open to the public and organized by local businesses, non-profit organizations, and houses of worship. To view, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/commcalendar. The Town also hosts a recreational program calendar at...

  Monsignor Edward Pace High School returns to La Siesta Resort & Marina in Islamorada for its 7th Annual Spartan Fishing Tournament on August 28 and 29. Inshore and offshore teams will compete in this multi-species tournament hosted by Pace’s Anglers Club, with proceeds benefiting both the club and the Spartans-4-Spartans program which aids students whose families suffer financial crises. Participants, which include Pace...

  The Miami Lakes Optimist Club will be holding registration for its Fall youth flag football program from 10 a.m. to noon on consecutive Saturdays, August 29, September 5 and September 12, at Miami Lakes Middle School, 6425 Miami Lakeway North. The registration cost is $120 for new players and $100 for returning players. Participants, ages 5 to 13, can also register on online at www.MIAflag.com from August 29 to September 12. The...

  St. Thomas University head baseball coach Jorge Perez has been named ABCA/Diamond Regional Coach of the Year by the American Baseball Coaches Association. Perez won the award after leading St. Thomas to a 48-18 overall record and the first runner-up finish at the NAIA World Series in school history. Under the guidance of Perez, the Bobcats defeated host Georgia Gwinnett in the NAIA opening round to qualify for the World Series for the...