American Legion Post 144 elects new officers

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, September 4, 2025

     American Legion Post 144 District Commander Angie Glover led the installation of the officers for 2025-2026 on Aug. 9 at Mary Collins Community Center in Miami Lakes. Shown in the photo, from left: Commander Gary Cardenas;...
  RE/MAX Unique Realty of Miami Lakes hosted its First Annual Agent Summer Contest spanning from May 11 to June 21. During this time, the agents’ hard work and competitive sides showed and the office was happy with the results. RE/MAX officials congratulated all the winners including Raquel Platt, 1st Place Listings winner; Cary San, 2nd Place Sales Winner; and Third Place winners Lynn Matos, Elizabeth Rodriguez Henandez, Raquel...
  The South Florida Youth Symphony is accepting new memberships and holding auditions for its 54th season beginning this fall. The announcement was made by Marjorie Hahn, Musical and Executive director of the South Florida Youth Symphony. Rehearsals are held on Sunday afternoons at Miami Dade College North Campus. For more information, call 305-238-2729, or visit www.sfys.net.

Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday Aug. 3-5

Government Wednesday, July 18, 2018

  Beginning August 3 through 5, a tax free holiday will give parents an opportunity to buy school supplies at cheaper prices. The three-day back-to-school event includes duty free offers on clothing, shoes and backpacks starting at $60 or less and school supplies $15 or less.  In regards to clothing, articles that are not tax exempt include: Watches, watchbands, jewelry, umbrellas or handkerchiefs. Shoes and footwear do not include...

Optimist closes Flag Football travel season

Sports Wednesday, July 18, 2018

  Sean Davis broke loose for a 65-yard touchdown run and helped his Miami Lakes Optimist flag football travel 8-U team win the Battle of Florida tournament at the Miami Dolphins practice facility in Davie. But other teams for the MIA Flag group also had success at the same tournament and seeking the national championships in Orlando and the Battle of Minnesota in January. The 6U and 12U teams also took home the Battle of Florida...
  Monsignor Edward Pace alumni and NFL players Anthony L. Walker, Kayvon Webster and Stephen Morris returned to their old high school to help fellow alumni Sean Spence run the USA Football Fundamentals training camp for young athletes in Miami. The camp teaches basic skills for athletes, ages 5-15, in a fun and energetic environment. Clinicians use a series of drills to show passing, catching and running skills in a non-contact setting....
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