Some people wish they had learned a sport as a child. Others wish to relax, or exercise. Whatever the reason, the first few weeks of the new year are an inspiring time for all to set resolutions they wish to complete or begin. Golf is a great sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. It is a great way to spend time with friends, family and clients while out in the wonderful South Florida weather all year round. It is...

  The Miami Lakes Optimist Club hosted closing ceremonies for its Fall 2014 Flag Football program at Royal Oaks Park on Saturday, Dec. 6. Over 130 children received trophies, special awards, and took team photos.  Congratulations to the ages 5-7 Cardinals, 8-10 Broncos, and 11+ Panthers, the Fall 2014 league champions.  Miami Lakes Mayor Wayne Slaton addressed the parents, children, and spectators. Also in attendance were Deon...

  Miami Lakes kids can start the new year off by getting in shape with the Town’s Just Run Program that promotes fitness for elementary and middle school students for four months. The five-year-old program, offered by the Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force for kids between the ages of 5 and 14, kicks off in January and will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W....

  Miami Lake officials took part in the closing ceremonies for the Fall 2014 season of the Miami Lakes United Soccer Club which had 300 kids, ages 4-14, playing on 30 teams at Royal Oaks Park. Pictured (from left) Councilmember Tim Daubert, Club board member Tony Rodriguez, Mayor Wayne Slaton, Club president Alvin Murray, Club boys commissioner Joel Castellanos, Club secretary Diana Bernal, Club treasurer Gladys De La Cruz,...

  The Miami Lakes Optimist Club will be holding registration for its Spring baseball and softball season during the first three Saturdays in January. Boys and girls can sign up on January 3, 10 and 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of Miami Lakes Middle School, 6425 Miami Lakeway North, which is adjacent to Miami Lakes Optimist Park. Participants must bring copies of their birth certificates during the registration period, and be...