An 11-member team from Miami Lakes’ Kobushi Karate Dojo dominated their respective divisions at the 2014 Florida Sunshine State Games bringing home a total of 17 medals. Team members, who varied in ages from 8 to 44, were trained by former Pan-American karate champion Tony Garcia, and coached by national champion Melissa Silva, Jessica Benavides and Nieves Garcia, all residents of Miami Lakes. They trained using traditional...

  Town of Miami Lakes announced it now offers open-play volley ball to the public at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue, during select days and times for the summertime months. The public may use the volleyball net, which is located on the lower playing fields, Monday through Friday from 2 to 8 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The program is free to the public and open to all ages, but participants must bring...

  In a multi-school tournament hosted by and held at Monsignor Edward Pace High School from July 21 to July 24, Pace’s Lady Spartans varsity volleyball team went undefeated and eventually beat MAST Academy in two sets to win the finals for the second year in a row. Only four days after their tournament win, the Lady Spartans attended and helped lead an individual volleyball skills clinic held at the school July 28 to July 31....

    The Miami Lakes Optimist Club’s Youth Flag Football League held registration for the upcoming Fall season on August 16 and 23 at Miami Lakes Optimist Park. The registration fee is $100 for returning players and $120 for new players. Call 786-859-6925 to inquire about late registration or visit www.miaflag.com. The registration fee is $120 for online registration.  The league is open to boys and girls aged 5-15....

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will host the Senior Basketball Competition starting at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 16, at Shula’s Athletic Club, 15150 Bull Run Road. Registration starts at 8 a.m. This last segment of the 8th annual Senior Games will include Free Throw and Three Point Basketball competition along with a Bean Bag contest. Anyone over the age of 50 is invited to participate. All participants will receive a...