Miami Lakes K-8 Center’s chess team competed Feb. 29 at the 64 Squares Foundation’s Grand Prix tournament in Doral. The third graders placed third out of eight teams in the K-3 division. Shown above, left to right: Aidan Alvarez; Christopher Capute; Zoe Trinidad and Science teacher and Chess Coach Oscar Badillo. Photo courtesy of the school.

The Chess Club from Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy in Hialeah have won their second tournament of the year. Brandon Medina, Jose Garcia and Leondro Valbuena are shown above with Social Studies Teacher Marc Delacoste, at left. The Silver Knights’ chess players took home first place in the high school division at the South Florida Grand Prix at Franklin Academy in Cooper City on Feb. 29. The team also won the first and third tournament of the...

What are you doing to protect yourself during the coronavirus pandemic, and how are you spending your ‘safer at home’ time?Pedro FialloMiami Lakes“We are staying home and cleaning our hands often. We watch lots of television to pass time and I’m catching up on my paperwork.” Viviana Valdes Owner, Moda by Pasarela“We are practicing social distancing by staying home, eating healthy, taking vitamins and exercising our body and mind. We are...

The Bobcats from Miami Lakes triumphed in mouse territory when they competed in Orlando at the Contest of Champions Nationals dance contest on Feb. 28. Bob Graham Education Center dance team won first place for ensemble dance, making them national champions for their school category. Dancers Eva Oliveras and Jasmine Uz placed third for the duet category. Shown above, left to right, back row: Mayri Martinez, coach; Daniella Maldonado; Carolina...

History The Cypress Village Condominiums were built in the early 1970s. The community is in the heart of Miami Lakes, and has multiple entrances. Visitors may enter from two turns along Fairway Drive or at Miami Lakes Drive. Both drives border the 412-unit, low rise development.Amenities Although the neighborhood is open, it has a 24-hour security that roams the property. The apricot-colored buildings are all two...