Miami Lakes names pickleball and tennis courts for former official

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, June 2, 2023

    At Optimist Park on May 16, officials dedicated new pickleball courts (with the pickleball court lines drawn within the tennis court boundaries) to former Vice Mayor Jeffrey Rodriguez. Rodriguez resisted the honor which Councilman Tony Fernandez had presented to the council in November with an impromptu motion.       Shown from left are Councilmen Josh Dieguez and Ray Garcia; former Vice Mayor Jeffrey...

John Paul Yanes, Miami Lakes’ special projects manager

Government By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, June 2, 2023

     It was a teenage date with his wife-to-be that first introduced John Paul Yanes to Miami Lakes.       “My first date with my now wife was here at the movie theater,” said Yanes, 33.        He has returned to town to serve residents as the special projects manager and oversees its six Neighborhood Service Districts.        He will also be...

Town calls for food vendors, performing artists

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, June 2, 2023

      The Town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee are seeking singers and musicians and food vendors who want to perform at town events or serve food at them.       Performance opportunities include singing the national anthem or making music at Jazz in the Park, the 4th of July celebration or other events that happen each year.       Artists may be paid, depending upon a...

Town of Miami Lakes roots for the home team

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, June 1, 2023

     It’s a storybook season for two of South Florida’s sports teams: The Miami Heat of the NBA and the NHL’s Florida Panthers.         They were both unlikely contenders as No. 8 playoff seeds to reach the finals of their respective leagues.      On May 22, team banners were hung in a front window at Miami Lakes Town Hall to support the Cats and the Heat and to...

State announces two summer tax holidays

Government By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, June 1, 2023

     The state of Florida has scheduled two tax holidays for this year’s hurricane season.       The first one began May 27 and lasts through June 9; the second will be held Aug. 26 to Sept. 8.       Residents can purchase essential disaster supplies without paying sales tax.  Some of the eligible items are: •  Flashlights and lanterns costing $40 or...
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