Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame committee announced its second call for Sports Hall of Fame nominations with a deadline of Friday, April 6. The Hall of Fame, an initiative of Mayor Manny Cid and supported by the Town Council, is located inside the new Miami Lakes Optimist Park Clubhouse, 6411 N.W. 162 Street. The inaugural class of inductees included former Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula, former Dolphins player and broadcaster...

  Miami Lakes’ final Super Saturday at the Park on March 17 will be highlighted by the 20th annual Bike Rodeo and Safety Day. The free event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue, is coordinated by the Youth Activities Task Force and sponsored, in part, by Andy’s Police Supply and the Town of Miami Lakes Police Department. The popular event is designed to provide children with the opportunity to...

  After an outstanding performance at Districts crowning five District champions, the Mater Lakes Bears wrestling team continued their hot streak at the Regional tournament at Cardinal Gibbons High School with five wrestlers qualifying for state. Having five wrestlers qualifying for state marks the most state qualifiers the Bears have had since the program started five years ago.  Senior captain Cole Schwartzberg led the Bears...

  The Optimist Club of Miami Lakes is hosting MLB Pitch, Hit and Run, which is scheduled for 1 p.m., Sunday, March 18 at Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162 Street. The one-day free event allows boys and girls ages 7-14 to compete in either the baseball division or softball, and the opportunity to advance through four levels of competition including locals, sectionals, team championships and the PHR National Finals during MLB...

  The Optimist Club of Miami Lakes is holding registration for its youth basketball program for summer league play for girls and boys on Saturdays, April 14, 21 and 28, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162 Street. The registration cost is $160 per person. Tryouts for all players are scheduled between 9 a.m. and noon, on Saturday, May 5 at Barbara Goleman High School, 14100 N.W. 89 Avenue. The...