Pets of Miami Lakes

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, March 15, 2024

Say hello to Mixie Ghost! The black, white and gray striped tabby kitten with four white boots is the newest pet to join the Quintana-Gonzalez family in Miami Lakes. It’s hard to get a good photo of the 7-month-old girl because “she...

Cars for a Cure scheduled for April 19 in honor of Roberto Alonso

Community By David L. Snelling, The Miami Laker staff Wednesday, April 1, 2015

  Former Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Roberto Alonso was known for championing the efforts to develop Royal Oaks Park into a full-fledged park and recreation facility, adding police presence that brought down the crime rate to an all-time low, and discovered the land for the county to build a new fire station to improve the emergency response time on the town’s west side. Outside the political arena, Alonso had an affinity for classic...
  Over 200 runners and walkers enjoyed a recent morning at the historic Hialeah Racetrack during the Running with Danny 5K which raised nearly $10,000 that will be presented to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation during the Miami Lakes Great Strides Walk scheduled for Saturday, April 25, at Graham Park. Danny Quesada and his family are encouraging Miami Lakes residents to join the Running with Danny team for the event. Donations may be made...

M-Dade Property Appraiser Pedro Garcia speaks to Chamber

Business By David L. Snelling, The Miami Laker staff Wednesday, April 1, 2015

  When Florida Governor Rick Scott picked Miami-Dade property appraiser Carlos Lopez-Cantera to be his lieutenant governor last year following Jennifer Carroll’s abrupt resignation, Pedro J. Garcia mulled running for the vacant position again during a special election. At the time, he was enjoying retirement with his wife, Amalia, as they sailed to Europe on a cruise ship and returned home to find themselves going shopping...

 

Team Shula, comprised of Graham Companies employees, came in third out of 12 teams participating in a charity softball tournament on March 21 at Brian Piccolo Park to benefit the American Children’s Orchestras for Peace, Inc. the event raised over $11,000 for musical instruments.

Spring Fling scheduled for April 4

Community Wednesday, April 1, 2015

  Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force is hosting the annual Spring Fling on Saturday, April 4, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The event will include a petting zoo featuring springtime favorites like bunnies, chicks, and ducklings. The free event, sponsored by Lakes Orthodontics, will kick off at 10 a.m. with the annual Easter Egg Hunt for children 12 and under. The Hunt area will be separated in sections by...
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