St. Thomas University signed two local women to its inaugural flag football team for the 2021 season: Miami Lakes resident Tiffany Walker, a graduate of Barbara Goleman Senior High, and Christina Mathieu from Miami Gardens, a Monsignor Edward Pace High grad. Walker, a wide receiver and safety, was the second student-athlete to commit to the new team; Mathieu, also a wide receiver, was the first. They were chosen as members of this...

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The coronavirus pandemic ended the college baseball season early, but the accomplishments of St. Thomas University designated hitter Nick Izquierdo will be remembered by the Bobcats for years to come. Izquierdo earned one of the highest honors he could receive -- becoming a first-team selection to the 2020 Academic All-America NAIA Baseball Team, awarded by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). CoSIDA made the...

History Silvercrest Lake Estates North is a fully developed, gated community with 80 single-family homes on the west side of Miami Lakes. LUXCOM builders developed the neighborhood in 2002. The neighborhood is north of Miami Lakes Drive, between Northwest 79th Avenue and Northwest 82nd Avenue. A sister property, Silvercrest Lake Estates South, is just next door. Some of the properties are built around a lake and most...

The rainbow flag began flying over Main Street in Miami Lakes on Wednesday. It was raised by The Graham Companies and residents Leslie Langbein and Esther Colon.This weekend, the majestic live oak on Main Street is to be bathed in rainbow-colored lights to celebrate Pride Month.The nighttime lighting is to continue through the end of June.The recognition of LGBTQ rights in Miami Lakes happened during a week when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled...