Mater Lakes Academy won 1st place in the second annual Private and Charter Mock Trial competition, held Feb. 23 - 24 at Miami Dade College North Campus.         The next step is competing in the final state competition; that winner will face the champion from the Miami Dade County Public Schools’ contest, Mater Lakes said.      Mock trial coach Rene Medina said, “I’m...

Mariela Abeledo Miami Lakes Physician      “Yes, we’re heading to Anna Maria Island, this is our first time going,” Mariela Abeledo said in comments that were translated from Spanish. “We have traveled [during] the last two years, but it has been local.”  Katrina Hernandez Miami Lakes Secretary      “No not right now, we’ll probably...

     The Mater Lakes Academy girls basketball team set a school record for wins this season, going 16-9 and claiming a second consecutive district championship.       The team finished one game shy of reaching the FHSAA Class 4A Final Four, falling to state finalist Calvary Christian 64-63.       “I’m extremely honored to have coached this year, as we broke the...

      Please check the town’s social media pages for last minute updates.  -- Alexandra Herrera  March 1 – 31 Town of Miami Lakes/Loving Shoes Shoe Drive. Donate new/gently worn footwear at Miami Lakes Town Hall lobby, 6601 Main St., Mon – Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.  March 4 - April 15 The Miami Lakes Veterans Committee is seeking candidates for Military Tribute banners. Nominate an...

     St. Thomas University will host an all-day symposium about the impact of COVID-19 upon complex litigation.      Representatives from higher education, local governments, business and the courts will appear on panels on March 25 during the event that is free and open to the public.      The day begins in the Gus Machado College of Business auditorium at 8:30 a.m. with a networking...