In his first year as principal of Hialeah Miami Lakes High School, Eric Acosta (left) was recognized by State Senator Rene Garcia for his outstanding contributions to the school and community. Last month, Garcia paid a visit to the school and honored and congratulated Acosta, who received a standing ovation from teachers, students and other faculty members. Garcia’s recognition comes on the heels of his school’s iPrep...

  Our Lady of the Lakes, located at 6600 Miami Lakeway North, is celebrating Palm Sunday, Easter and Holy Week.  Prior to Palm Sunday, on Saturday, March 28, confessions will take place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  On Palm Sunday, March 29, palms will be distributed at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. along with a 5 p.m. vigil.  On Tuesday of Holy Week, March 31, confessions will take place from 7 to 9 p.m.  On...

  Armando Allen is returning home to Hialeah Miami Lakes High School. The former Trojan standout and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chicago Bears running back is the new running backs coach for his alma mater. Head coach Horane Allison told The Miami Laker that Allen will join his staff for the 2015 season. Allison said Allen will coach the Trojans’ top three running backs, Romeo Brown, Maliak Shannon and Maliak Burns, in hopes...

  Plated is a company that is “changing the way America eats and reconnecting people to their food, one plate at a time.” Plated made its first food delivery in October 2012 in New York City and hasn’t slowed since.  Over the last two years Plated has moved from a small operation in the Big Apple to locations nationwide which now includes Miami Lakes at 13964 N.W. 60 Avenue.  Food is a passion for the...

  The Miami Lakes United Soccer Club under-10 girls team recently won the Gold Medal in their division at the Weston Cup and Showcase tournament at the Weston Regional Park and Vista Park. The event, which took place during President’s Day weekend, featured many teams from throughout Florida and international teams that competed in four levels of competition, Gold, Silver and Bronze teams under-8 through under-19 boys and...