Art teacher Irene Albalat was the creative leader for the mural that now covers the entrance of Miami Lakes Middle School, a project commemorating the town of Miami Lakes' 50th anniversary. Following on the heels of the mural's reveal, Albalat was named Miami Lakes Middle Schools' Teacher of the Year for 2013-2014.  Originally born in Alquizar, Cuba, Albalat settled in Miami with her family at the tender age of 6. She attended...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is hosting a live healthy cooking demonstration on Saturday, April 26. The presentation will be provided by a Healthy Living Meals representative. The presentation takes place from 11 a.m. to noon at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 Montrose Road (N.W. 82 Avenue). The event is free and open to the public. A complimentary healthy lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Special...

  Jose Bueno, principal at Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School, was named Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ Principal of the Year for the North Region during a ceremony at Jungle Island in Miami. Bueno began his teaching career in 1993 and by 2003, he had become principal of Jose Marti Middle School, where he raised the school grade from a “C” to an “A.” He then became the founding principal of Country...

  They call it “Geezer Ball.” A group of senior citizens, of various ages, shapes and talent levels, have been playing softball at 9 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday at Miami Lakes Optimist Park for almost five years. The group includes an unusual bunch of characters including the oldest player, Angel Sosa, a Celebration Point resident who turns 82 on October 1. And there’s Mariano Fernandez who would not say a word...

  Our Lady of the Lakes’ varsity girls Volleyball team opened the season on March 11 against Blessed Trinity. After a slow start losing 10-25, they turned it around and defeated  Blessed Trinity in the second set 25-23, and the deciding final set 15-11. The team is now 1-1 and looking forward to a successful Spring season. The OLL varsity boys Flag Football team is off to a fast start winning their first two games of the...