More than 100 Scouts, relatives and friends attended a party at the Mary Collins Community Center on March 30 to celebrate Aidan Schwinghammer, who earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in Scouting. His leadership service project was planting -- with the help of 30 volunteers -- 1,000 native orchids in the tree canopies in three town parks. Aidan, 17, is a son of Sean and Adriana Schwinghammer of Miami Lakes, shown in the...

      Say hello to French Bulldogs Izzy, 1, shown at left and Augie, 5.      These Frenchies are fashionable: Izzy, a girl, has fluffy fur, while Augie, a boy, accessorizes with a faux Cuban chain.      They live on the west side of Miami Lakes with the Jury family: Tanya and Spencer, and their 10-year-old twins, McKenna and Wyatt.         “We love our...

     The Miami Lakes Bandits 14U baseball team won the St. Patrick’s Day Super NIT Regional tournament in Pembroke Pines.      The champions are, front row from left: Coach Ernie Sainz; Kevin Chavez; Garrett Gandarillas; David Barcena; Andrew Sainz; Ryan Martinez; Kevin Lugo and Darien Prieto.       Back row: Coach Gus Gandarillas; Kenny Vega; William Urribarri; Alec Gallardo;...

     The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce charity golf tournament drew 22 teams to the Country Club of Miami on March 14.       It raised $8,830 that will be donated to Angels Reach Foundation Inc., The Arc of South Florida, Zonta Club of Miami Lakes, GiGi’s Playhouse and 4Kids Miami.       Chamber President Ray Palacios said it will donate an additional $1,500 to each...

 The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.        Most events require preregistration and popular courses may fill up early. Sign up in advance to avoid being shut out of classes.         To check availability, call 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.      The library at 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. is open...