There’s a new barbershop in town, and owners Deion Vargas and Justin Vargas say they offer an environment that welcomes everyone. Blade Barbershop, at 6851 Main St., opened in December. “Miami Lakes is very family-friendly, which is what we strive for,” said Deion Vargas, 27. “This is why Miami Lakes was the right fit for us.” The co-founders are brothers and have five other barbershops in South...

Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid threw out the first pitch to usher in a new season for the Optimist Club of Miami Lakes’ baseball and softball leagues. Opening day on Feb. 13 at Miami Lakes
Optimist Park marked the 51st season for the club’s programs. Kids were happy to be back in action after their seasons were canceled last year during the coronavirus pandemic. “They feel great playing again, considering what came...

Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s girls basketball team fell to American Heritage of Delray Beach, 50-30, in the regional playoffs on Feb. 19. The Spartans finished their season 14-5 overall; a highlight was winning the Class 4A District 15 Championship with a 61-15 victory over IMater Charter of Hialeah on Feb. 3. Photo: Sophomores Serenity Ferguson and Jaylin Harris; senior Rayonna Baker, sophomore Kayla Harrison, freshman Kamryn...

Irish Whiskey Sour A cocktail to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Created by Bruce Lawrence General Manager
Shula’s 2 Steak & Sports Miami Lakes On March 17th, celebrate the Irish holiday with a festive green cocktail. • Fill a saucer with sugar. Moisten the rim of a Collins glass with a lime wedge or water and dip it into the sugar. • In a shaker, add 1.5 ounces of Irish whiskey, 1 ounce of Midori Melon...

Barbara Goleman Senior High School’s girls soccer team won the Class 6A District 15 Championship for the first time in more than a decade with a 6-1 victory over North Miami Senior High on Feb. 5. Sophomore captain Miranda Castellanos; junior Hailey Chavez; junior captain Rebekah Salcedo and freshman Kayla Lewis, shown above, left to right, scored all 6 points for the Gators in the game. They finished the season 6-4. Goleman coach...