First Tee Miami campers are the envy of golfers around town because they were able to learn skills on new greens at the Miami Lakes Golf Club. The $12 million renovation of the 63-year-old course at 7601 Miami Lakes Drive is nearing completion and hopes to welcome adult players in November. The kids -- whose footprints are lighter and play was less damaging to the new grass as it took root -- were allowed to play there this summer....

   Business Networking International Miami Lakes held its first speed networking night in May at Chela’s Cocteleria in Miami Lakes. The group, which promotes small firms in the area, held the event to allow business owners to meet with each other in a casual setting. Just like with speed dating, the business professionals moved from seat to seat, chatting and making connections.       Also participating...

     The Government Employees Health Association donated $15,000 to help grow Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Miami Lakes.       Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library sends free books to children around the world. It has operated for two decades in town, where it distributes titles to kids – from newborn to 5 years old – in families who have registered for the program....

     Burlington Stores, Inc. celebrated the opening of its new store in town with a $5,000 donation to Miami Lakes K-8 Center.      “Our eight department heads will meet and decide what they want,” said Principal Yanelys Ferrer about how the gift may be spent. Asst. Principals Shontel Holts-Rich and Veronika Sasturrias joined her at the ceremony.       The school, at 14250 NW 67th...

          With the first day of school quickly approaching, parents and drivers should head out with a bit more time and patience, police say.       Classes resume on Aug. 14 and with that comes the activation of reduced speeds in school zones, more traffic and parents and kids walking near area schools.       Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Maj. Jose Gonzalez, commander...