Local students were named Burger King Scholars from the Burger King McLamore Foundation. South Florida Burger King Scholar Award recipients included Nicholas A. Fernandez, Elizabeth M. Bello, Natalie Balmori, Joseph M. Cabauy, and Janelle Gonzalez, all from the Miami Lakes area. The Burger King McLamore Foundation aims to build brighter futures for students in North America and Puerto Rico.

  Lindsay Selmer, daughter of Ellen Selmer, vice president of Human Resources for The Graham Companies in Miami Lakes, was honored in May with the “Bob Demaree Coach of the Year” award. Selmer, who graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2013 with a major in Exceptional Education, teaches at East River High School in Orlando, and just completed her second year as the varsity softball coach. She took the East...

  The Mater Gardens Academy chorus became stars of their own Disney show on Tuesday, May 20, when they entertained guests at Waterside Stage in Downtown Disney at the Walt Disney World Resort. The performers, under the direction of Diana Mayorga, put on a musically delightful show for the guests visiting the unique entertainment area. Their performance included many well-known songs such as Pharell's “Happy” and...

  In May, Boy Scout Trop 566, chartered to Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, made a major change in its leadership. Scout Master Sean Schwinghammer left the troop after seven years, two as Scout Master. His motivation is simple, after his oldest son Broderick, 17, had attained the rank of Eagle Scout and is leaving for the University of Florida, while his youngest son, Aidan, 6, will begin first grade in the fall and will join Cub...

  During its June 10 regular meeting, the Miami Lakes Town Council proclaimed June 10, 2014 as “Main Street Players Day.” “The Town Council is proud to recognize a cultural staple in our town, the Community Theater of Miami Lakes, also known as Main Street Players,” said Mayor Wayne Slaton. “Over the years the Main Street Players have captivated audiences of all ages with stellar theatrical production right...