More than 150 young people and their families participated in Global Youth Service Day, sponsored by Delta Dental and Marlins Ayudan, at Amelia Earhart Park on April 12. The volunteer day of service was hosted by the Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department, in partnership with the Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade. The event was kicked-off by District 13 Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr. “It’s great to see so many...

  Miami Lakes Optimist Club held its Flag Football closing ceremonies on April 12 to end a successful season. More than 140 children participated in the Flag Football program this year. Mayor Wayne Slaton and Vice Mayor Manny Cid attended the event and helped present trophies to the young players. “With Flag Football being one of the fastest growing youth sports in the country, hundreds of our Miami Lakes children are now...

  Miami Lakes’ annual Spring Fling, co-hosted by the Town of Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee and Youth Activities Task Force on April 19 at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West was a huge success. The free event started at 10 a.m. with the Easter Egg Hunt where hundreds of families enjoyed the beautiful weather while children charged across the park grabbing as many colorful eggs as they could carry. The event that followed the...

  Congratulations to Iris Marrero, the winner of The Miami Laker's Facebook giveaway for a free Shula's Athletic Club 6-month membership!  Marrero is a Miami Lakes resident and college student attending Florida International University in the fall. This giveaway was presented by The Miami Laker in partnership with Shula's Athletic Club. Stay tuned for additional campaigns and giveaways on The Miami Laker's official Facebook page...

  Our Lady of the Lakes Women's Club, a non-profit organization, presents its Traditional Book Review, Luncheon, and Chinese Auction. The auction will take place at Don Shula's Hotel located at 6842 Main Street in Miami Lakes on Sunday, May 4, at 1 p.m. The book to be reviewed is “Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake” by Anna Quindlen. Audrey Saunders, a Miami native, will serve as the event speaker. Saunders is well known for...