Students shine at U.S. Chess SuperNationals contest in Orlando

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, June 18, 2025

     Two local chess teams performed well at the U.S. Chess SuperNationals Tournament held in Orlando from May 9 - 11. The tournament is a national chess competition for elementary, middle and high school teams, hosted by the...
  In late April, USA Fit Miami participated in the “We Stand With Boston 5K/10K/Half” virtual race, which began and ended at Miami Lakes Park West, in an effort to stand united and fearless in the face of the devastating events that took place at the Boston Marathon in 2013. After 10 years of transforming and embracing the marathoning community in Miami, USA Fit Miami wanted the opportunity to give back to the sport that had...

 

 

The Keyes Company Miami Lakes Welcome Center celebrated its recent expansion on Main Street on June 14. Pictured (from left) Keyes Company’s Mike Pappas, Miami Lakes manager Alex Ruiz, Keyes Company’s Tim Pappas, Graham Companies’ president and CEO Stu Wyllie, Fritz Hawkins and Joy Linet. The Miami Lakes office also celebrated May as its best month of production since April 2002. 

Miami Dolphins Linebacker Jordan Tripp and representative from the Miami Dolphins Foundation visit Miami Lakes Branch Library in early June to help kick off Miami-Dade Public Library System's Summer Reading Program. 

  During one of the best moments of showing his softer side, Miami Lakes Police Major Gene Dieppa consoled a distraught woman, whose son was involved in a serious car accident.The lady called Mayor Michael Pizzi and told him about the accident and that she needed a copy of the accident report.“I called Major Dieppa and said the lady is very emotional and she needs a copy of the report,” Pizzi said. “I arrived at Town...

Magician Dylan Ace show June 27

Community Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Magician Dylan Ace will be performing on Saturday, June 27, at 7 p.m., at Main Street Playhouse, 6766 Main Street. Tickets are available online at www.mainstreetplayers.com for $12. For more information visit the website or call 305-557-3737.

 

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