Local resident Juan-Carlos Fernandez, a Keyes Company Realtor and member of the Royal Oaks Homeowners Association, has recently launched a Facebook page titled “Royal Oaks Crime Watch” to make the community a safer place for all. “I launched the page because I belong to a similar page in Palm Springs North, PSN Crime Watch, and I feel that it really does help,” said Fernandez. “I have seen users...

  Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during May:For Children and Families:Paws to Read - Certified therapy dogs listen to children read aloud which can help with reading skills. Meets at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 9.Saturday Matinee at the Library - Miami Lakes Branch presents family friendly films. Movie for May is “Boxtrolls.” Presentation is at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May...

In their inaugural season, the Mater Lakes Academy girls’ junior varsity soccer team reached the Charter Schools League Championship game, but lost to Doral Academy, 5-1, a team they had beaten during the regular season. The girls finished the season 7-4. Head coach Robert Vidal said his team is made up of mostly middle school students who played well throughout the season. “We came such a long way when no one gave us a...

  Miami Lakes officials recently participated in the closing ceremonies for the Miami Lakes United Soccer Club’s in-house teams on April 10 at Royal Oaks Park. During the ceremonies, Mayor Wayne Slaton and Councilmember Ceasar Mestre helped present trophies to more than 370 children who were commended for their participation. Miami Lakes United Soccer Club is a non-profit organization, with programs that consist of recreation,...

  Former Miami Dolphins cornerback Don McNeal, Dade Christian School and the FACE Foundation present the 21st annual Don McNeal Celebrity Golf Classic scheduled for Monday, May 4, at Don Shula’s Golf Club, 7601 Miami Lakes Drive. Proceeds from the golf classic will benefit the Fund for the Advancement of Community and Education (FACE), a sheltering umbrella for New Testament Baptist Church, Dade Christian School, and the...