Camp Wannado Aftercare program

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, September 18, 2024

    Camp Wannado is offering aftercare services for students in Miami Lakes.       The program includes mindfulness for kids; video games; sports; arts and crafts; homework help and more.     ...

Pets of Miami Lakes

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, August 1, 2024

    Cody was found abandoned on a Homestead farm, along with a mama dog and lots of puppies. When the rescue organization Paws 2 Care Coalition was gathering up the dogs, Cody scratched a van window until they went back for his last puppy, said Rob Waterfield.       Cody gets to visit with some of his offspring at the rescue group’s events in Hollywood.        Cody, a Rat...

Council salutes Antigua College International

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, August 1, 2024

     The Miami Lakes town council recognized Antigua College International for its decade-long commitment to providing higher education in the health care field for working adults.       Vice Mayor Tony Fernandez read a proclamation at the July 9 meeting and declared July 12 as ‘Antigua College International Day.’       “This is great for our college, this is great...

Miami Lakes to host voter workshop on Aug. 8

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, August 1, 2024

     Miami Lakers have many candidates and ballot questions to vote for in the Aug. 20 Primary Election.      It is a closed primary, meaning only voters registered Republican, Democrat or Non-Partisan may choose from among their party’s candidates.      According to a sample ballot, in federal races Republicans can vote for one of three candidates including incumbent Rick...

Flag Football signups underway

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, August 1, 2024

    Miami Lakes Optimist Club is accepting registrations for NFL Youth Flag Football through Aug. 23rd.      Play is for children ages 5 – 18. The season is from Sept. 28 – Dec. 14.      Cost is $175. Registrations after Aug. 17 incur a $15 late fee.      Parents should submit birth certificates when registering.      Athletes get an NFL FLAG jersey,...

Auto dealer supports youth sports at Miami Lakes Optimist Club

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, August 1, 2024

     Jim Hamilton, shown at right, the treasurer for the Miami Lakes Optimist Club, visited the Miami Lakes AutoMall on July 17.      That’s where partner Fred Senra, at left, made his annual presentation to sponsor the 2024 baseball season to the club, which organizes play for kids.      The $1000 gift of cash and equipment is from Chevrolet and the AutoMall, a tradition of the past 14...
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