Russie Tighe, organizer of the Delta Psi Kappa high school scholarship program, awarded a plaque on May 15th to Christina “Kiki” Gonzalez, a senior at Barbara Goleman Senior High School in Miami Lakes. Kiki, 17, of Miami Lakes, was recognized as an Outstanding Scholar Athlete. She played varsity flag football and varsity basketball for the Gators. Her classmates chose her as Most Athletic of the Class of 2021. In the fall,...

The Town of Miami Lakes and its Youth Activities Task Force are hosting the 22nd Annual Bike Rodeo and Safety event on Saturday, June 12th. Kids can learn about safe riding; see a police K-9 demonstration; watch the BMX Trickstars perform and enjoy music. The first 200 kids who arrive will receive free helmets and a chance to win a new set of wheels. It’s all happening from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Ana G. Mendez University, 15201...

Step Up to Balance The Step Up to Balance exercise will help with balance and improve the strength of your core muscles. 1. Stand tall with good posture in front of a sturdy bench, chair or a box that is not higher than your knee. Dumbbells can be
held in each hand, the weight dependent upon your strength level. I suggest starting with 10-pound dumbbells. 2. Place one foot on the apparatus of choice and use that leg to pull...

New players are visiting Don Shula’s Golf Club in Miami Lakes. Below are a few of the rules of etiquette to follow, with tips from club staff as well as PGA.com. First Tee Ask staff about local rules for the course. On busy days, don’t hit a mulligan (a do- over) on the first tee. Avoid Slow Play When your group is not keeping up with the group ahead, play ready golf, which means hit your shot even if you are not the...

The Graham Companies hosted the 47th William “B” Graham Memorial Golf Tournament at Shula’s Golf Club on April 26th to benefit the South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America. This year’s 1st place team and winners of the coveted stained-glass cow sculptures was Miami Lakes AutoMall, represented by Fred Senra, Luis Senra, Tico Casamayor and Julio Sardinas. Marilyn K. Gaylord Charitable Trust won 2nd place and...