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...

Pace High's Literary Guild hosts Annual Open Mic Night for students

Education By Rene D. Basulto, Special to The Miami Laker Thursday, April 30, 2015

  Monsignor Edward Pace High School students piled into the school’s Innovation Center in early February to watch and perform at the annual Open Mic Night hosted by Pace High’s Literary Guild.  Emceed by senior Justin Gerlin and overseen by Literary Guild moderator and Pace English teacher Katherine Palacio, the unique event provided a platform for Pace students to sing, read their own written poetry, perform standup...
  The Women’s Fellowship of Miami Lakes Congregational Church, located at 6701 Miami Lakeway South, will host its 7th Annual Spring Tea on Saturday, May 9, at 3 p.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall. The theme for this year is “Tea Around the World.” This year’s program will feature a Fashion Show showcasing beautiful styles from places around the world, gourmet teas, light delights and a special guest...

Miami-Dade County Commission Vice Chair, Esteban Bovo, Jr. (left), attended the PTA/PTSA breakfast held at Miami Lakes K-8 Center led by PTSA president Erica Nuñez (right) to recognize the power of parental involvement and leadership. 

 

Miami Lakes residents Clarisell and Luis Collazo announced the birth of their son, Lucas Luis Collazo. He arrived on Wednesday, January 21, at South Miami Hospital, weighing 6 pounds, 11 ounces, and measuring 19 3/4 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Clara and Rafael (decease) De Cardenas. Paternal grandparents are Alina and Luis (deceased) Collazo.

In Memoriam: Michelle Romero

Religious Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Michelle Romero, 19, a lifelong Miami Lakes resident and former Miami Lakes Educational Center student, passed away on Monday, April 13, following surgical complications as a result of her autoimmune disorder, Lupus. Romero was a student at Florida International University majoring in accounting, and was known as a fiery presence. Romero was a former MLEC student and prominent member of the Entrepreneurship strand. She assisted in bringing...
First146114631465Last