In conjunction with the “I Heart Miami Lakes” campaign, Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) is inviting residents to participate in the 2018 Home Beatification Contest. The contest will recognize residents who take special pride in improving their homes and landscaping. The winner will be awarded with a $1,000 Home Depot gift card and a commemorative lawn sign to be placed on their front yard. The winner...

  Miami Lakes Youth Center will be hosting several fun and exciting programs for middle and high school students at “The Spot” from 6 to 8 p.m. during April at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Wednesday, May 16 - Finger Painting Night. Bring out a creative side for this fun night with a finger painting contest and more. Wednesday, May 23 – Luau Night. Hula skirts, Lei necklaces, pineapples, beachcomber hats and more. It’s...

  Miami Jewish Health, along with The Graham Companies, hosted its Annual Classic on April 26 at Shula’s Golf Club in Miami Lakes. The event raised over $263,000 in support of the services and programs at Miami Jewish Health, including the work of Marc Agronin, M.D. Dr. Agronin and his team provide a complete range of services for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory disorders at Miami Jewish Health’s...

  The Graham Companies hosted the 44th annual William “B” Graham Golf Tournament on April 30 at Shula’s Golf Club benefiting the South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America. Defending champions and winners of the coveted stainedglass cow trophies was Northmarz Capital represented by Bob Harrington, Danny Harrington, Javy Gonzalez and Ralph Mills. Publix Super Markets finished in second place and Calusa Crossing Animal...

  Monsignor Edward Pace High’s baseball team (17-6) advanced to the regional semifinal with a 4-2 victory over Gulliver Prep. The Spartans, who won the district title with a 14-4 Mercy Rule victory over Mater Lakes Academy, faced the Bears in a rematch on Tuesday, May 15. The Bears (20-9) won their regional quarterfinal match-up against Key West (19-10) with 2-1 victory, completing a season sweep of their division rival from...