Carefree summer days at Miami Lakes Athletic Club

Sports By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Despite occasional rain and hot temperatures, Miami Lakes Athletic Club’s summer campers are having a great time. They’re enjoying movies at CMX Cinemas in Miami Lakes; going swimming; soaking during water slide days; playing kickball, tennis and basketball; cooling off with sno-cones and even driving electric go-karts. Kids will get to enjoy the activities until Aug. 8.

KSA 10U baseball team are champs in Key West tourney

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, July 16, 2025

     The National Championship Sports’ Florida State Championship, held at the Clayton Sterling Sports Complex in Key West, was the setting June 12 - June 15 for young baseball players.      The KSA 10U team, who have Miami Lakers on their roster, were Silver Bracket champions.      The KSA 10U team overcame early setbacks before winning their category.  Louis Minguez, 10,...

Four new pickleball courts coming to Optimist Park

Sports By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, July 16, 2025

     Residents who want to play pickleball on the west courts at Miami Lakes Optimist Park will have to find another place for matches during the next few weeks.      Those courts are closed while the town resurfaces them and four additional new courts are built.      The east courts at Optimist Park and will remain open and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, according to...

Sports Hall of Fame seeks nominees for Class of 2025

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, July 16, 2025

     The Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the Class of 2025.      Nominees may be an athlete, coach or a person who has made an impact on sports in town.      Past classes have included  coaches Don Shula and Howard Schnellenberger; athletes like Jim Mandich, Sara Sidner and William Graham; Optimist Club leader Jack McCall and First Tee Miami founder Charlie...

Two Pilates Studios open in Miami Lakes

Sports By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, July 2, 2025

     Miami Lakers have two new Pilates studios on opposite sides of town to choose from.       Forme Pilates and Soulates Studios both opened in June and are accepting new members who may already love Pilates or are new to the popular, low-impact workout.       Both studios are owned by local families.       Forme Pilates, at 6608 Main St. near Town...
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