Our Lady of the Lakes girls basketball team took home the championship trophy at the All-Catholic Basketball Conference after defeating St. John Neumann Catholic School, which is in Miami. The boys’ varsity basketball team also triumphed at the conference, beating St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School, also in Miami. Both teams had remarkable seasons and went undefeated with 10 wins each. The competition was held at Epiphany...

Shula’s Steak 2 is hosting a Super Bowl watch party on Feb. 2, and will display a replica of the Vince Lombardi Trophy, which former NFL Coach Don Shula won twice. You can pose for photos with the prize during the buffet that costs $39.95 per person, plus tax. It will include wings, sliders and ribs; macaroni and cheese; salads, cheese and charcuterie and an ice cream station. The party is from 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Shula’s Steak 2...

Danny Ghannoum Miami Lakes “I’m watching the game at my cousin’s house, we’re having a watch party. The commercials are a big part of the Super Bowl, it’s basically half of the fun. “I love Shakira, I’m excited more than anything to see her during halftime. She is part Lebanese and so am I, so it’s cool she’s representing.” A Dolphins fan, he said, “I’m just happy the...

Having a strong upper body is important, and not just for maintaining good posture. Strength is important to have for everyday tasks: to be able to haul heavy grocery bags, walk the dog, purge the house of unnecessary boxes of stuff or even push and pull the vacuum cleaner around. The overhead shoulder press will work most of the large muscles in your upper body, including your chest, shoulders and arms. It’s an exercise that is...

The Miami Lakes Optimist Club crowned five new division champions to close out its 2019 Fall flag football season during a Dec. 14 ceremony at Royal Oaks Park. The Vikings won the 6U division championship, while the Broncos claimed the 8U division title. The 10U division title belongs to the Seahawks. The Browns captured the 12U division championship and the Ravens were the 14U division champs. Miami Lakes Optimist Club flag football...