Longtime Miami Lakes Optimist Club member Jack McCall has coached so many young baseball players including his sons and four grandsons during his 42 years with the organization that he lost count. But the humorous anecdotes from his former players help jog his memory, as the coach of their kids and grandchildren, who told him he was a big inspiration in their lives. “They would come up to me and say, ‘Mr. McCall, do you...

  Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) presented a $200 Home Depot Gift Card to Orlando and Liz Lara, the Spring winners of the 2014 Home Beautification Contest, which recognizes residents who take special care in maintaining their homes and landscaping. (Pictured, from left) NIC member Rudy Lloredo, resident Nell Edmundson, Councilmember Tony Lama, Mayor Wayne Slaton, resident Arnold Edmundson, NIC member Felicia...

  The Spa at Shula’s will host its first “Lolli-Spa Fundraiser” from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 19. All proceeds will support Radio Lollipop at Miami Children’s Hospital. Guests at the spa venue will receive mini spa services including chair massages, skin consultations, chakra experiences, paraffin hand treatments, make-up demos, as well as wine, cheese and hors d’oeuvres. A minimum $25 donation per...

  Catholic Hospice is inviting residents to participate in a “Summer Getaway” fundraiser to benefit its “Wishes Granted” program which is available to hospice patients that have a significant situation or wish. The program’s mission is to allow patients with terminal illness the opportunity to fulfill their last wish, whether it is a special dinner with a loved one, a milestone birthday or anniversary...

  The Main Street Players awarded three scholarships on Sunday, May 18, to local high school seniors involved in the performing arts. The Main Street Players Board of Directors reviewed their applications and selected the top three students recommended by their teachers  who best demonstrated and exemplified the true ideals of the performing arts. To be eligible, the students had to plan to continue their performing arts education...