Miami Lakes residents Clarisell and Luis Collazo announced the birth of their son, Lucas Luis Collazo. He arrived on Wednesday, January 21, at South Miami Hospital, weighing 6 pounds, 11 ounces, and measuring 19 3/4 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Clara and Rafael (decease) De Cardenas. Paternal grandparents are Alina and Luis (deceased) Collazo.

Michelle Romero, 19, a lifelong Miami Lakes resident and former Miami Lakes Educational Center student, passed away on Monday, April 13, following surgical complications as a result of her autoimmune disorder, Lupus. Romero was a student at Florida International University majoring in accounting, and was known as a fiery presence. Romero was a former MLEC student and prominent member of the Entrepreneurship strand. She assisted in bringing...

 

The Bob Graham Education Center (BGEC) cheerleaders participated in the Cheerleaders of America (COA) Ultimate International Championship held in Orlando on April 3-4. The BGEC Cheer Team came in first place, taking home the title of 2015 National Champions, under the direction of Cheer Coach Aisha Davis.

  The Disney blockbuster movie “Finding Nemo” is the last featured film for this year’s popular Movies at the Park Services hosted by Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force. The movie starts at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 24, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets along with a good appetite to sample from a variety of food trucks. When looking for other...

  Growing up in Miami Lakes, Monsignor Pace High wrestlers Alex Perez, Stephen Moreno, David Monrabal and Leo Ferradaz pushed each year-round to be the best in their sport.And what a push they got this year.Perez and Moreno each finished fourth at the state tournament in their respective weight class and Monrabal and Ferradaz made it to the regional, their best finish since they started wrestling in high school.“They all have been...