Miami Lakes will be performing annual maintenance to the athletic fields at Miami Lakes Optimist ark and Royal Oaks Park from now through January 14. During this period, athletic field areas will be closed.Residents and family members will have access to one area of Optimist Park north of the basketball courts for play in addition to the perimeter berm area for exercises. Residents may also take advantage of the open play field area, the...

The Miami Lakes United Soccer Club girls’ 15U team captured the 32nd annual PGS Academy Plantation Thanksgiving Classic championship, where the group dueled it out with some of the best teams during the three-day tournament. The girls bought home the gold medal and championship trophy in their age division, which was among the highest level of competition the tournament offers. The Miami Lakes United Soccer Club (boys and girls) has been...

The American Dance Alliance hosted the first competition of the season on Saturday December 8. The Bob Graham Education Canter’s Bobcat Dance Team and their coach Mayri Martinez had the opportunity to participate in several categories. The team received three superior awards for jazz, lyrical and contemporary. They also took home 3rd place and 4th place for their duets and 4th place for ensemble. They were awarded best costume for the jazz...

St. Thomas University president David A. Armstrong has been named as a member of the Orange Bowl Committee.Armstrong was formally introduced as a committee member at the September monthly meeting of the OBC on Sept. 11. The OBC headquarters is located in Miami Lakes.Armstrong will play an integral role in the Committee’s continued commitment to the South Florida community, including upcoming events such as hosting the College Football Playoff...

Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee will host the first Community Bike Ride of the New Year on Saturday, January 19.
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. for the 5.5-mile family-friendly loop with the ride starting at 8 a.m. from Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.
Pre-registration is recommended by visiting http://bit.ly.January2019Registration. For more information, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/nic.