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,...

  Miami-Dade County Commission Chairman Esteban Bovo Jr., the county’s Parks and Recreation Department, and local residents took park in a recent ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil playground improvements at Norman Jean Reach Park, 7895 N.W. 176 Street and Country Lake Park, 19525 N.W. 87 Avenue. Besides the new playground equipment, new trees were planted in the parks and canopies over the playgrounds to protect kids from sun...

  Miami Lakes held the 2018 Annual Community Recital on May 18 at Barbara Goleman Senior High School where over 200 residents of all ages showcased their talents learned over the last year in one of the Town’s programs. Featuring programs included Tai-Chi, line dancing, yoga, ballet, martial arts and jazz. At this year’s event, the Town recognized four deserving instructors for their 10 years of service including Anthony Lee...

  After an early season filled with skeptics who believed it would not be possible, Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s (Pace) varsity baseball team defied the odds to become the 2018 Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) 5A State Champions. Last year, the team saw 14 of their seniors graduate and head off to college, while new transfers joined from various local schools. Building a good dynamic among the new team...