Former North Carolina State and Hialeah Miami Lakes basketball star Chris Corchiani, community activist David Oliver, community pioneer George Deming, and community activist Javier Zapata were enshrined into the Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame for the Class of 2019.They were inducted to the town’s highest honor for sports and community activism during a recent ceremony at the Miami Lakes Optimist Club club house.The committee believed that...

BLACC Boutique (BLACC) owner Stephanie Farah always wanted to own a boutique because she loves making people happy and clothes makes people feel happy. On May 29 she celebrated the five year anniversary of BLACC on Main Street in Town Center.The anniversary was filled with a sale and a celebration including her most loyal VIP customers. Farah is very proud of her accomplishments thus far. “Owning a boutique is a lot of hard work, it’s not as...

Jack McCall’s enshrinement into the inaugural Hall of Fame and a golf tournament in his memory will highlight the Optimist Club of Miami Lakes’ 50th anniversary celebration which includes a dinner to honor past presidents and volunteers of the organization. The golf tournament kicks off the event at 8 a.m., July 27, at Shula’s Golf Club, 7601 Miami Lakes Drive, where the proceeds will benefit Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.The golf tournament...

On June 8, Miami Dade Parks and Miami-Dade County District 13 Commissioner Esteban L. Bovo Jr. joined the family and friends of Tommy “T” Peña at Norman and Jean Reach Park located at 7895 N.W. 176 Street, to celebrate his life and legacy and kick off the “Tommy T Foundation,” a local not-for-profit organization aimed at mentoring and engaging youth, ages 5-17 in arts and sports experiences. “Norman and Jean Reach Park was Tommy’s home away...

Join the Town of Miami Lakes for an evening of art and culture at a showcase of the works by students in the Town’s adult painting class.The event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. The paintingd will be available for viewing through the summer months from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday at Town Hall.The Town offers 75 different recreation programs for all ages and skill levels. For more...