An 11-member team from Miami Lakes’ Kobushi Karate Dojo dominated their respective divisions at the 2014 Florida Sunshine State Games bringing home a total of 17 medals. Team members, who varied in ages from 8 to 44, were trained by former Pan-American karate champion Tony Garcia, and coached by national champion Melissa Silva, Jessica Benavides and Nieves Garcia, all residents of Miami Lakes. They trained using traditional...

  Miami Lakes Branch Library has the following programs available for the public during August: For Children and families: Family Game Day - Enjoy playing a variety of table games with family and friends at 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 23. For Teens: Tween Book Club – A book club for ages 8-12. Members meet once a month to discuss the chosen book of the month. Registration required. Meets at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 30. For...

  Town of Miami Lakes announced it now offers open-play volley ball to the public at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue, during select days and times for the summertime months. The public may use the volleyball net, which is located on the lower playing fields, Monday through Friday from 2 to 8 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The program is free to the public and open to all ages, but participants must bring...

  Winn-Dixie has partnered with The Children’s Trust to provide shoppers an opportunity to pick up a complimentary copy of the organization’s 2014 After-School Programs Guide at all Miami-Dade County Winn-Dixie locations. The resource guide, which is available in three languages, offers families a comprehensive list of fun, safe and educational after-school programs for kids of all ages and useful information for parents,...

  In a multi-school tournament hosted by and held at Monsignor Edward Pace High School from July 21 to July 24, Pace’s Lady Spartans varsity volleyball team went undefeated and eventually beat MAST Academy in two sets to win the finals for the second year in a row. Only four days after their tournament win, the Lady Spartans attended and helped lead an individual volleyball skills clinic held at the school July 28 to July 31....