John Paul Yanes is Town Employee of the Year

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, October 30, 2024

     In just 18 months as Miami Lakes’ Special Project Manager, John JP Yanes demonstrated leadership skills that won him the town’s Employee of the Year award.      Among his attributes described by...

M.Lakes National Auto Lenders celebrate 20th anniversary

Business By R.A. Romero, Miami Laker staff Wednesday, May 4, 2016

National Auto Lenders (NAL), headquartered in Miami Lakes, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the company that is located at 14645 N.W. 77 Avenue, Suite 203.NAL first moved to Miami Lakes 12 years ago with a 14-person staff, 10 of which are still with the company, and has grown to a staff of 100 and the largest tenant of the building they occupy leading to the eponymous naming of the building.CEO and founder Ozzie Ramos first opened NAL...
On April 9, Miami Lakes’ Elderly Affairs Committee held their 10th annual Senior Games Track & Field events at Dade Christian School.The competition included a 110-meter dash, shot put, discus throw, 200-meter dash, standing broad jump, 400-meter run, soccer accuracy kick, archery and horseshoes.The Senior Games, held at various times throughout the year, now include softball, dominoes, bunco and canasta. Duplicate Bridge will take...

Miami Lakes Branch library plans May events

Community Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during May:For Children and Families:Read the Book, Watch the Movie – Share in stories and enjoy the book based films. Films include “Mulan,” “Jungle Book,” and “Max.” Event is sponsored by the Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, May 14, 21 and 28.Star Wars Day Craft – May the...

Keyes launches new look; Lakes awards announced

Community Wednesday, May 4, 2016

The 90-year-old veteran South Florida Real Estate firm, The Keyes Company, announced the launch of a new, fresh look for the independently owned organization. Inspiration for the move stems from the company’s family orientation, its values of heritage, sincerity and individuality, and its mission to empower both Associates and customers through a full suite of real estate products and services.The new brand encompasses the meaning of...

In Memoriam: Graham veteran, Jo Ann Walker

Religious By Dale Adcock, Special to The Miami Laker Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Jo Ann Walker, originally from Indiana, Pennsylvania and a long-time resident of Miami Lakes, passed away on April 14.She was a 14-year employee of The Graham Companies where she held the position of Conference and Catering director for Don Shula’s Hotel and Golf Club prior to her retirement in 1998.  Before that, she was a 20-year general manager of the Lakeview Inn and Country Club located in West Virginia.Jo Ann attended...
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