Miami Lakes resident Taylor Barimo, who recently earned her Doctorate degree in Pharmacy from the University of Florida, is living her dream.Since she was student at Miami Lakes Educational Center Barimo had her sights set on a career in pharmacy and took one step closer to her career achievement when she attended the University of Florida where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in biology and graduated Cum Laude.She was then accepted into the...

The Project Citizen team at Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School (HML) advanced to the Project Citizen State finals. This is the third consecutive year the team has advanced to the final round of this competition. The team's project last school year won Best Overall High School Portfolio and represented the State of Florida in the Project Citizen national showcase earning a Superior rating.This year, HML's project is “Mind Yourself:Access...

Miami Lakes will be performing annual maintenance to the athletic fields at Miami Lakes Optimist Park and Royal Oaks Park beginning June 10 and running through August 9. During this period, most athletic fields will be closed.Residents and family membes will have access to one area at Optimist Park north of the basketall courts for play in addition to the perimeter berm areas for exercises.Residents can also take advantage of the open play...

The Miami Lakes Optimist Club recently concluded its Spring 2019 NFL Flag Football season. Over 390 children participated in the league this season receiving trophies at the league's closing ceremony event on Saturday, May 18, at Royal Oaks Park.Congratulations to the 8U division champion Chiefs, 10U division champion Ravens, 12U division champion Packers, and 14U division champion Colts.The season was made possible in part by the following...

Miami Dade College Shaks baseball has been crowned FCSAA Southern Conference Champions. The Sharks needed one win over Palm Beach State College to earn their spot for the tournament The Sharks defeated Palm Beach in a 8-1 win. The Sharks concluded the season (31-20) overall and (15-9) in conference play and ranked seventh in the State.The Sharks have had a great run at the FCSAA State Tournament winning two games and cruising out of the...