Namaste at Sunset! Lighthouse Yoga and Wellness, in collaboration with the Town of Miami Lakes, is offering a free yoga class at P21 Park on the lake at 6890 White Oak Drive, from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11. Bring a mat and enjoy a wonderful class in this local park. For more information, contact Community Wellness coordinator Jessica Roark at roarkj@miamilakes-fl.gov or 305-364-6100.  

  St. Thomas University catcher Nelson Mompierre was drafted in the 29th round (860th overall) by the New York Mets in the 2018 Major League Baseball Draft. Marrero became the second player from St. Thomas to be drafted in the 2018 MLB Draft joining fellow catcher Elih Marrero  (8th round, Red Sox). Mompierre, hit .395 with 77 RBI and a team-best 15 home runs and 25 doubles in 2018. Mompierre ranked seventh in the nation in...

  St. Thomas University Director of Athletics Laura Courtley-Todd has been named The Sun Conference Athletic Director of the Year for the 2017-18 season. Courtley-Todd was selected based on a vote by the conference's Athletic Directors at The Sun Conference's annual summer meetings held this week. It marked the second time Courtley-Todd has been named Sun Conference AD of the Year, having also won the award in 2011-12. Courtley-Todd has...

  The Bobcat Dance Team and the Baby Bobcats of Bob Graham Educational Center (BGEC) held their fifth annual End of Year Dance Recital on June 5.  Their theme this year was, “Let’s go to the movies.” This talented group of young ladies had a great school year filled with numerous competitions and performances. The BGEC family commends the dancers for their dedication and discipline in rehearing rigorously. The...

  Miami Lakes will host an Open House on Saturday, July 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Optimist Park Clubhouse, 6411 N.W. 162 Street, for residents to learn about the Town’s youth programs and to start registrations for the fall schedule. The event will include games, giveaways, food trucks and more. Programs to be presented include Archery, Ballet, Golf, Martial Arts, Jazz, Code Explorers, Bricks 4 Kidz, YMCA, Soccer,...