Oscar Amuz, a former 2nd Division soccer player, has founded the Miami Lakes-based Autism Soccer (AS) as a nonprofit organization 501(c)-(3) that teaches fundamental soccer skills to children with autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disabilities.  AS provides a supportive environment which encourages a life-long love for exercise while also helping to fight obesity. By practicing soccer drills, children can increase fine...

  Fabian Olivera, a soccer coach for the boys 16 and under and 19 under teams at the Miami Lakes United Soccer Club, and recently guided them to victory in a prestigious tournament, died two weeks ago. He was 42.  Olivera died of an apparent heart attack on October 23, said his childhood friend and registrar of the organization Tony Rodriguez. Olivera was born in Uruguay in South America where he excelled in soccer as a young kid....

 

Town of Miami Lakes announced that it now offers open-play Pickleball for the public from 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W.. 162 Street. The program is free and open to all ages. Pickleball paddles and balls will be provided, or players may bring their own. For more information, contact Leisure Services Manager Katya Lysak at lysakk@miamilakes-fl.gov, or call 305-698-9308.

  On Sunday, September 21, Miami Dolphins’ legendary running back and longtime Miami Lakes resident Tony Nathan was among a group of former players inducted into the team’s Walk of Fame. The ceremony took place during half time of the Dolphins-Chiefs game at Sun Life Stadium. Joining Nathan, who was a star at the University of Alabama, in the 2014 class are former defensive end Jeff Cross, cornerback Sam Madison and guard Ed...

  Mater Academy is undefeated in their district, Hialeah Miami Lakes crushed their opponents and Monsignor Pace won with seconds left on the clock, while Barbara Goleman, Hialeah Gardens and Dade Christian weren’t so lucky last week in Miami-Dade high school football action. Mater Academy is 3-0 in district games and the Lions showed just how dominate they can be with a 43-0 rout over rival Westland Hialeah. Mater Academy blew...