Preparations begin at Miami Lakes Golf Club

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, February 16, 2023

      As plans to renovate the Miami Lakes Golf Club progress, there are some changes happening at the property.  The photo at left taken on Feb. 8 looks south and shows seven trailers that will serve as the temporary clubhouse and golf course offices for the 60-year-old landmark property.      “As part of our redevelopment of that site, we will be building a brand-new clubhouse,” said...

Goleman’s wrestlers win the trophy in mini-tourny

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Barbara Goleman Senior High School’s wrestling team hosted a tournament at its Miami Lakes campus for six other schools and took home the trophy on Dec. 20, the school said. The winners of the Gator Duals Champions contest, shown above in the first row are, from left: Noah Gutierrez; Adrian Jimenez; Justin Rodriguez; Mateus Sga; Aidan Barrett and Nelser Castillo. In the second row from left: Lorenz Martin; Brandon Peart; Derek...

Rockies are Optimist Club 10U baseball champs

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, February 1, 2023

The Optimist Club’s Colorado Rockies won the season in their 10U division. Shown celebrating above are, front row from left: Devin Jimenez;  Jaizer Jimenez; Francisco Lira; Nicholas Carrasco; Gabriel Martinez and Miles Rodriguez. In the middle row, from left are: Brandon Machado; Seth Ellis; Zander Cisnero; Isaiah Caraballo; Dylan Abraczinskas; Christopher Cabrera and Jason Valero. In the back row from left are: asst. coach Rene...

Padres are Miami Lakes Optimist 8U baseball champs

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, January 20, 2023

      The Miami Lakes Optimist Padres baseball team won the 8U division championship for the 2022 season. The team was undefeated in 19 games.      “These little kids worked harder than any other team,” Padres volunteer coach and Miami Lakes Councilman Luis Collazo said Jan. 10 when the players received certificates at Town Hall from Mayor Manny Cid. Shown in the photo in front, from left are:...

Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame inducts four new members

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, January 19, 2023

    The Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame inducted four men who accomplished athletic success or coached or mentored youth sports and had ties to town in its Class of 2022.      The new members are the late Charlie DeLucca, II, a youth golf ambassador and advocate for children’s education; retired NBA point guard Steve Blake; Gary Krey, former baseball coach at Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School and...
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