A former Miami Lakes Optimist softball player is celebrating a win as part of the Special Olympics Florida softball team.      Emily Torres, 27, played on the silver medal-winning unified slow pitch softball team at the USA Games in Minnesota. Special Olympics unified sports feature people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team.      Torres, who does not have an intellectual disability,...

The Town of Miami Lakes is preparing to spend an estimated $3.5 million for improvements to the dated Optimist Park. The plans will modernize “critical infrastructure” while keeping existing layout of ball fields, according to a memo by Town Manager Edward Pidermann which the council discussed during the May 19 town meeting. Work could begin as soon as this summer, after negotiations with the Miami-Dade County School Board...

Katelyn Otis Account Executive and Ticket Sales, The Orange Bowl  Fort Lauderdale       “I’m attending the one of the games, June 24 [Brazil vs Scotland], but I’m actually working the ticketing office for the game,” Katelyn Otis said. “So I’m excited to experience that. I worked the National Championship game ticketing, it was interesting. I’m excited to...

     First Tee Miami students enjoyed a visit from PGA Tour golfer and former U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley.      Bradley mingled with the young golf students on April 29 at the recently renovated Miami Lakes Golf Club.       A highlight of his visit was a putting contest with First Tee golfer Petra Compton, 14.     They played a quick match — and...

 It’s time to run, jump and play for summer!       Miami Lakes kids have a lot of options for camp – to play soccer, golf or tennis; learn to cook, use math and science while fighting pirates and spies; make art and do crafts; perform in a musical or produce or write a play.  ALM Sports Camp June 8 – Aug. 14, Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Ages 4 -15. All...