Miami Laker wins prestigious junior golf award

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, June 16, 2022

   Luke Clanton of Miami Lakes is one of this year’s recipients of the AT&T Byron Nelson International Junior Golf Award.      He is currently No. 4 nationally in Golfweek’s junior rankings.       Clanton was a three-time state champion at American Heritage High School in Plantation.      Clanton also reached the final round of qualifying for this...

Miami Lakes Optimist Club wins $50,000 grant from Major League Baseball and Scotts

Sports By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, June 16, 2022

     Miami Lakes Optimist Club’s littlest ball players will soon have two properly outfitted fields of their own, thanks to Major League Baseball and Scotts lawn product company.       Through the Scotts Field Refurbishment Program, the Optimist Club was one of four community athletics organizations in the United States awarded improvements worth $50,000 for two sports fields.   ...

Workout: To do at home, in the gym or on the go

Sports By Paula Liu, Yoga Instructor, Miami Lakes Athletic Club Thursday, June 16, 2022

    Seated Forward Bend - aka Paschimottanasana       Paschimottanasana is a foundational pose for every yoga practitioner.        When you fold the top half of your body over the seated lower half, the pose helps stretch the whole back of your body and increase your flexibility.        The pose looks easy enough, but it can be a struggle for many practitioners....

Boundless Playground to be promoted in town video

Sports By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, June 15, 2022

    The Matthew Palacios Boundless Playground at Optimist Park will be the subject of a new video and social media campaign later this summer.       While the playground has been open since 2009, it recently received a new surface to ensure kids of all ages and abilities can enjoy it.       The park will be promoted on town social media sites this summer and in a video that will showcase...

Apartments, shops planned for Miami Lakes Golf Course

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, June 1, 2022

     The Graham Companies has a $110 million development planned for the town landmark that is the Miami Lakes Golf Course.     “What this project will enable us to do is really create a gateway to Miami Lakes,” Luis Martinez, senior executive vice president of The Graham Companies, said about the intersection of Miami Lakes Drive on the northeast corner near the Palmetto Expressway.  “The...
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