Former North Carolina State and Hialeah Miami Lakes basketball star Chris Corchiani, community activist David Oliver, community pioneer George Deming, and community activist Javier Zapata were enshrined into the Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame for the Class of 2019.They were inducted to the town’s highest honor for sports and community activism during a recent ceremony at the Miami Lakes Optimist Club club house.The committee believed that...

Jack McCall’s enshrinement into the inaugural Hall of Fame and a golf tournament in his memory will highlight the Optimist Club of Miami Lakes’ 50th anniversary celebration which includes a dinner to honor past presidents and volunteers of the organization. The golf tournament kicks off the event at 8 a.m., July 27, at Shula’s Golf Club, 7601 Miami Lakes Drive, where the proceeds will benefit Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.The golf tournament...

On June 8, Miami Dade Parks and Miami-Dade County District 13 Commissioner Esteban L. Bovo Jr. joined the family and friends of Tommy “T” Peña at Norman and Jean Reach Park located at 7895 N.W. 176 Street, to celebrate his life and legacy and kick off the “Tommy T Foundation,” a local not-for-profit organization aimed at mentoring and engaging youth, ages 5-17 in arts and sports experiences. “Norman and Jean Reach Park was Tommy’s home away...

Bianca and Alyssa Soto signed a two year softball scholarship to Broward College on May 24. The twins have both played for Barbara Goleman for the past four years and are the captains of the team. The pitcher and catcher duo from Goleman are on their way to more success on and off the field. The girls are pictured during their signing at Broward College.

The Graham Companies’ Construction Department held its first “Swing for Charity” golf tournament on May 23 at Shula’s Golf Club. With over 103 golfers, the tournament raised over $40,000. Which will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami, the selected charity for this year’s event.The Florida Lemark + Sunbelt Rental team won the tournament and the prized trophy which will be passed down to the following year’s winner, much like the...