A group of local high school student-athletes were recognized for their performances, as they made The Miami Herald All-Dade teams for basketball, soccer, wrestling and cheerleading. For boys’ basketball in Class 9A-7A, Mater Academy guard George Berrceril made All-Dade Second Team honors, while Hialeah Gardens guard Marlon Suarez was named Third Team honors. Honorable mentions include American High players Myquel Noel, Brian...

  Alfredo Dominguez is a 5th grade student at Bob Graham Education Center (BGEC) in Joanne Hunt’s homeroom. He lives with his grandparents and two siblings in Miami Lakes. Dominguez recently competed in a Junior Olympics competition held at Coral Springs in March. He competed in the aged 10 and under group and swam in the 50-meter butterfly stroke, 100-meter butterfly stroke, the 100-meter freestyle and the 200-meter backstroke....

  Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force, in partnership with the YMCA of South Florida, will host Sports-A-Palooza and Healthy Kids Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The event will be a family event with activities for children and adults including information and resources from community service providers, local  vendors, raffle giveaways, music,...

  Miami Jewish Health Foundation, along with The Graham Companies, will host its Annual Classic golf tournament at The Senator Course at Shula’s Golf Club in Miami Lakes on April 26. The annual event will bring together business and community leaders to raise funds in support of the Miami Jewish Empathicare Village TM, and the work of Mark Agronin, M.D. Agronin and his team provide a complete range of services for individuals with...

  2018 is a historic year for Cub Scout Pack 660 which is celebrating 50 years of service to the community fostering “Leadership through Fun” in young boys from Miami Lakes and the greater North Dade community. Chartered to Miami Lakes United Methodist Church and affiliated with Miami Lakes K-8 Center, Pack 660 has always worked with boys in grades 1 to 5 to teach them citizenship, outdoorsmanship, confidence, and character....