Play ball! Miami Lakes Optimist Club baseball, softball seasons begin

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, March 15, 2024

 The Optimist Club of Miami Lakes kicked off its 2024 baseball and softball seasons with a visit from Billy the Marlin. The Miami Marlins mascot joined the teams on Feb. 23 at Optimist Park for the opening night ceremonies. Danny de Varona,...

A look back at some of the top area stories during 2014

Community By The Miami Laker staff Wednesday, December 17, 2014

• Miami Lakes Town Councilmembers Tim Daubert and Frank Mingo ran unopposed in the November 5 general election, while Councilmember Ceasar Mestre had to hit the campaign trial to defeat political novice Xiomara Pazos. According to the Miami-Dade elections department, Mestre, an attorney, mustered 65 percent (4,688) to retain Seat 6, while Pazos collected 35 percent (2,589) in the election which saw only 7,277 residents vote either at the...

Rep. Jose Oliva named chair of Economic Affairs Committee

Government Wednesday, December 17, 2014

  House Speaker Steve Crisafulli has named Representative Jose Oliva of Miami Lakes to serve as chairman of the House Economic Affairs Committee for the 2014-2016 Legislative Term. “Representative Oliva is a true leader in the Florida House,” Crisafulli said in making the announcement. “Strengthening our economy is the most important issue for Floridians, and as a business man, he understands what it takes to create...

Candlelight Vigil held in memory of Breanna Vergara

Community Wednesday, December 17, 2014

  Hundreds of teary-eyed Miami Lakes residents attended a candlelight vigil last Thursday in memory of 11-year-old Breanna Vergara, who died of an apparent heart attack after she collapsed during ballet class at Miami Dancity Studios in Miami Lakes. Her sudden death left people in disbelief, as they remembered a loving, bright and talented girl, who was revered by many at Miami Lakes Park West. Breanna passed away on Tuesday, December...

M. Lakes United Methodist Church's Winterfest continues

Community Wednesday, December 17, 2014

  Miami Lakes United Methodist Church launched the first Winterfest in 2013 as a follow up to the popular Pumpkin Patch and is pleased to announce its return this winter.  Beginning November 28 through December 24, Winterfest will feature free daily admission, Christmas Tree sales, and scheduled activities throughout the holiday season. The church invites all members of the community to stroll through the wonderland full of lights...
  Main Street Players is hosting New Theatre's Miami 1-Acts Festival on Saturday, December 20. The Miami 1-Acts Festival is 16 one-act plays performed in two programs and brings together over 75 artists in the form of playwrights, directors, acts, stage managers, crew members and support staff who volunteer their time to make this event a success.  Initially planned as an annual event in the summer of 2012, the festival expanded...
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