Armando Allen is returning home to Hialeah Miami Lakes High School. The former Trojan standout and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chicago Bears running back is the new running backs coach for his alma mater. Head coach Horane Allison told The Miami Laker that Allen will join his staff for the 2015 season. Allison said Allen will coach the Trojans’ top three running backs, Romeo Brown, Maliak Shannon and Maliak Burns, in hopes...

  Plated is a company that is “changing the way America eats and reconnecting people to their food, one plate at a time.” Plated made its first food delivery in October 2012 in New York City and hasn’t slowed since.  Over the last two years Plated has moved from a small operation in the Big Apple to locations nationwide which now includes Miami Lakes at 13964 N.W. 60 Avenue.  Food is a passion for the...

  The Miami Lakes United Soccer Club under-10 girls team recently won the Gold Medal in their division at the Weston Cup and Showcase tournament at the Weston Regional Park and Vista Park. The event, which took place during President’s Day weekend, featured many teams from throughout Florida and international teams that competed in four levels of competition, Gold, Silver and Bronze teams under-8 through under-19 boys and...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee announced its 2015 Field Trip schedule. Field trips are reserved for Miami Lakes residents 55 years and above. Free transportation is provided from Town Hall to each location The schedule: • Monday, March 9, Phil’s Berry Farm • Thursday, April 2, Perez Art Museum To reserve seating and receiving a confirmation number, contact Jackie Calzadilla at calzadillaj@miamilakes-fl.gov, or...

  The Town of Miami Lakes and the American Cancer Society are teaming up once again to bring back the Relay For Life of Miami Lakes, a community event, where teams form, raise money and walk through the night, while enjoying DJ entertainment, food and fun with friends and family. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, from noon to midnight at Miami Lakes Optimist Park. The Opening Ceremony and Survivor Celebration will be held...