The Geezers celebrate 15 years of play and friendship

Sports By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, September 18, 2024

     As they do twice each  week, the Geezers softball team walked onto field No. 2 at Miami Lakes Optimist Park on Sept. 11.       The date marked 15 years that the Boys of Autumn, or the Geezers as they call themselves, have been playing in the park.        Twenty-eight men wore neon orange shirts donated by Miami Lakes AutoMall partner Fred Senra.    ...

Obituary: Roy Hallak

Sports By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, September 4, 2024

    The youth sports community in Miami Lakes is mourning the loss of volunteer basketball coach Roy J. Hallak, who died Aug. 3.      Manuel Perez knew Hallak, 44, for more than a decade.      “He was very selfless,” Perez said. “He basically would go out of his way to help you out any way he could.”       Hallak coached basketball for over five years...

Women's Breast & Heart Initiative's 8th Annual Pink Walk on Sept. 22

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, August 30, 2024

The Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative will host its 8th Annual Pink Walk 5K run and walk on Sept. 22 at Miami Dade College’s North Campus. Runners, walkers, families and friends can help the Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative that is based in Miami Lakes to raise $100,000. The money will go toward the organization's goals: education, screenings and treatment for women, college students and low-income...

Kids frolic, learn golf and tennis skills at summer camps

Sports By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, August 1, 2024

  Campers are making the most of the last summer days before school starts. At the Miami Lakes Golf Club, First Tee Miami golfers work on a variety of skills, from putting to hitting on the driving range. Kids at tennis camp at Miami Lakes Athletic Club also play in the gym, run obstacle courses, enjoy water activities, attend the movies, meet exotic animals and ride go-carts. Camps continue through Aug. 9. Photos by Alexandra...

Flag Football signups underway

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, August 1, 2024

    Miami Lakes Optimist Club is accepting registrations for NFL Youth Flag Football through Aug. 23rd.      Play is for children ages 5 – 18. The season is from Sept. 28 – Dec. 14.      Cost is $175. Registrations after Aug. 17 incur a $15 late fee.      Parents should submit birth certificates when registering.      Athletes get an NFL FLAG jersey,...
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