The Miami Lakes Optimist Club completed its 40th basketball season last month, and commemorated the occasion by recognizing NBA and NFL players who played recreation sports at the club, and coaches and volunteers for making the program a success.The organization also thanked their sponsors for helping to keep the program running for four decades.The Optimist Club recognized NBA players Adonis Haslem of the Miami Heat and Steve Blake of the...

Bob Graham Education Center’s cheer and dance teams have been engaged in summer camps to refine their techniques to showcase their talents during the 2016-2017 school year. The staff and administration thank dance coach, Mayri Martinez, and cheer coach, Aisha Davis, for their relentless efforts in training the young ladies.

Frank Pelegri, Pace High School’s long-time wrestling coach of 20 years, was formally inducted into the Florida chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame with a Lifetime Service to Wrestling award on August 6. Pelegri was one of four coaches and three officials from Florida inducted as part of the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2016 at the awards ceremony and banquet held at a Disney Springs Resort on August 5 and 6.In...

The Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is offering free monthly field trips for seniors to attend Miami Marlins games this year. Seniors receive free admission to each game courtesy of the Miami Marlins.Transportation is provided to and from Town Hall, 6100 Main Street. Space is limited and required reservations will open one week prior to each game and remain open until all seats are filled.To reserve seating, contact Clarisell De...

St. Thomas University’s Melony Poviones and her teammate, Leah Morales, representing Team USA in Footvolley, won their qualifying matches in the U.S. Olympics trials in Seaside, Oregon and advanced to the summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro as a demonstration event of the sport.In their matches, the two players rotated and tallied the results of the title “Queen of the Court,” as they proved to be the best pair and will make...