Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid threw out the first pitch to usher in a new season for the Optimist Club of Miami Lakes’ baseball and softball leagues. Opening day on Feb. 13 at Miami Lakes
Optimist Park marked the 51st season for the club’s programs. Kids were happy to be back in action after their seasons were canceled last year during the coronavirus pandemic. “They feel great playing again, considering what came...

Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s girls basketball team fell to American Heritage of Delray Beach, 50-30, in the regional playoffs on Feb. 19. The Spartans finished their season 14-5 overall; a highlight was winning the Class 4A District 15 Championship with a 61-15 victory over IMater Charter of Hialeah on Feb. 3. Photo: Sophomores Serenity Ferguson and Jaylin Harris; senior Rayonna Baker, sophomore Kayla Harrison, freshman Kamryn...

Irish Whiskey Sour A cocktail to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Created by Bruce Lawrence General Manager
Shula’s 2 Steak & Sports Miami Lakes On March 17th, celebrate the Irish holiday with a festive green cocktail. • Fill a saucer with sugar. Moisten the rim of a Collins glass with a lime wedge or water and dip it into the sugar. • In a shaker, add 1.5 ounces of Irish whiskey, 1 ounce of Midori Melon...

Barbara Goleman Senior High School’s girls soccer team won the Class 6A District 15 Championship for the first time in more than a decade with a 6-1 victory over North Miami Senior High on Feb. 5. Sophomore captain Miranda Castellanos; junior Hailey Chavez; junior captain Rebekah Salcedo and freshman Kayla Lewis, shown above, left to right, scored all 6 points for the Gators in the game. They finished the season 6-4. Goleman coach...

The Town of Miami Lakes and non-profit charity Loving Soles are partnering for their annual shoe drive, in honor of “National Shoe the World Day,” which happens on March 15. Drop off gently worn footwear at the reception area at Town Hall, 6601 Main St., weekdays from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Shoes will be accepted through March 14. After a ceremony to recognize the donations on March 14 at 11:30 a.m., the shoes will be...