Miranda Ferradaz, 18, of Miami Lakes, graduated from Monsignor Edward Pace High School. An accomplished forward/midfielder on Pace’s soccer team, she received a scholarship from St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens. “Talent without hard work is nothing,” Ferradaz told the university when she committed to the women’s soccer program. Ferradaz, shown in the photo above, is a daughter of Rosa Marrero of Miami Lakes and Leonel...

Because of the coronavirus outbreak, the Town of Miami Lakes postponed programming at community centers. Instead the town is offering classes on Zoom.us. Go to: www.zoom.us, click ‘join a meeting’ and type the appropriate Meeting ID: You can get Meeting IDs and passwords by emailing recprograms@miamilakes-fl.gov or by calling Kristina Labossiere at 786-519-0604.Online class schedule through July 31(subject to change)Mon. -...

While teaching golf for almost 30 years, I’ve seen many players sway around during their swings. They also swing too hard at the ball. There are times when an all-out swing is a risk worth taking, say on a wide-open tee shot on a long par-4 or par-5. But that’s only during a few holes per round. I’ve seen golfers take all-out swings on shorter shots, using irons or even sand wedges, which usually leads to disastrous results for...

After being closed for three months in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the K-9 Cove at 14048 Palmetto
Frontage Road in Miami Lakes reopened June 8. Holding her puppy Odin, a Terrier mix, Keziah Lopez of Miami Lakes said, “Before the quarantine, we used to come three to four times a week.” Happy to be back, a Poodle, a Yorkie, a German
Shepherd and a Papillon joined them. Photo: Linda Trischitta.

During the pandemic, many houses of worship are holding services online on their websites, on YouTube or elsewhere on the internet. Check those locations for more information.Christ the Saviour Orthodox Cathedral16601 NW 77th Court, Miami Lakeswww.orthodoxmiami.orgSunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m.Saturday Vespers: 6 p.m.The Church of the Epiphany Episcopal15650 Miami Lakeway NorthMiami Lakes 305-558-3961Misa en Espanol: 9 a.m.Sunday Eucharist:...