Manny Lora first joined the Alabama A&M University (Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University) baseball staff in 2016 as the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator. On top of managing the development of the team’s pitchers, he also handled the budget for the whole team.  Before joining the staff, Lora was a relief pitcher from 2009 until 2014, where he earned 11 wins and 131 strikeouts. Before graduating from...

  Monsignor Edward Pace sophomore student Jaylin Simpson was among the winners of the Miami-Dade Mayor’s Shining Scholars for the 2018-2019 school year. Simpson was awarded the Unstoppable Scholar Award for his work in the classroom and his community. Along with having the discipline to attain a 4.1 grade point average at Pace, Simpson is an active change agent in his school and community. He is a leader to his peers and has...

  Freshmen and seniors from Monsignor Edward Pace High School (Pace) participated in the school’s annual Freshmen Welcome Week. The tradition dates back to 1964, and the main focus is to help the new Spartans adjust to Pace, their home away from home for the next four years.  Festivities opened on September 4 with a meet-and-greet between seniors and freshmen. Both classes received “Incredibles 2” themed t-shirts...

  Virnalis Martinez-Arvelo was born and raised in Miami Lakes and has been serving the community she loves in every way she can. Not only is Arvelo a dedicated wife and mother of two, but she is a hard-working teacher at Miami Lakes K-8 (MLK8) and vivacious instructor at Shula’s Athletic Club. For ten years, Arvelo has been an aerobics instructor and Zumba teacher at the Athletic Club.  “I took my first Zumba class 12...

  Miami Lakes Youth Center will be hosting several fun and exciting programs for middle and high school students at “The Spot” from 6 to 8 p.m. during September at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Friday, September 14 - Cartoon Character Night. Dress as your favorite cartoon character, hangout with friends, and play various games throughout the night. Costume contest winner will receive a prize. Saturday, September 15 –...