Pace's Kayvon Webster plays in Super Bowl XLVIII

Sports By David L. Snelling, The Laker staff Monday, February 10, 2014

  What a way for Kayvon Webster to cap off his NFL rookie season! The Denver Broncos cornerback played in Super Bowl XLVIII in New Jersey at Met Life Stadium. After a regular season in which he replaced injured Pro Bowl cornerback Champ Bailey in the starting line-up for 14 games, and returned to play in the playoffs following hand surgery, Webster, a former Monsignor Edward Pace High standout, helped the Broncos and record-breaking...
  Over 200 elected officials, friends and family gathered on Saturday, January 25, to formally unveil the designation of the Roberto Alonso Community Center at Royal Oaks Park in Miami Lakes. “It was great to see the community come together to celebrate the legacy of Vice Mayor Robert Alonso,” said Mayor Wayne Slaton. “I had the privilege of working alongside this great community leader and I am proud that his legacy...

Town to offer CERT training for residents in April

Community Monday, February 10, 2014

  Miami Lakes residents are invited to register for the upcoming CERT training to be held April 10, 12 and 13. Classes will be held on Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a disaster simulation exercise on the final day of class. To become certified, participants must attend all days. CERT training is designed to provide basic training in disaster preparedness. The CERT basic training course...

Town named Tree City USA for 7th year

Community Monday, February 10, 2014

  Miami Lakes continues to be recognized for its beautiful tree canopy and was once again awarded the Tree City USA Certification and Growth Award designation for this past year. This is the 7th consecutive year the town has received the designation and the fifth consecutive year it has received the Growth Award. The honors are awarded to cities for their excellence in urban forestry management. The Tree City USA designation is provided...
The Miami Lakes Bar Association swore in its new officers and board of directors at the Don Shula Hotel on Thursday, January 30. Attorney and former Miami Lakes Town Council candidate,  Lorenzo Cobiella, was elected president. “I am honored that my peers elected me president and entrusted me to lead the Miami Lakes Bar for this coming year,” said Cobiella. “During my tenure, I will focus on three main objectives...
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