Council keeps tax rate flat in first vote

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, September 18, 2024

     The Miami Lakes council kept the town tax rate flat in its first vote on the levy for property owners.      During the first budget hearing held on Sept. 12, the elected officials set the millage rate at...
  Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School’s varsity boys basketball team finished the regular season with a 7-1 record and were East Co-Divison champions with St. Patrick’s School that also finished the season at 7-1. As the number one seed in the 3A Classification playoffs, OLL had home court advantage in the semi-final game against Our Lady of Lourdes on December 11. By halftime, the Cheetahs were ahead by 12 and won the...

Is learning golf, or playing more golf a 2015 resolution?

Sports By Kenny Fill, Director of Golf, Shula's Golf Club Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Some people wish they had learned a sport as a child. Others wish to relax, or exercise. Whatever the reason, the first few weeks of the new year are an inspiring time for all to set resolutions they wish to complete or begin. Golf is a great sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. It is a great way to spend time with friends, family and clients while out in the wonderful South Florida weather all year round. It is...

Mater Lakes Academy aids in Breast Cancer Awareness

Education Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Mater Lakes Academy partnered with Sunny Isles Police Department to show support for finding a cure and spreading Breast Cancer Awareness on October 28. Award-winning law enforcement officer, Corporal Melissa Porro, with the Sunny Isles Police Department is pictured with Mater Lakes Academy's PTSO President, Barbie Zino. The pink patrol car was stationed in front of the campus during the morning drop off. Parents, students, staff and security...

In Memoriam: Breanna Vergara, 11-years-old

Community By Yvonne Alvarez, Studio Director Miami Dancity Studios Wednesday, December 31, 2014

  We will always remember this amazing 11-year-old Breanna Vergara. Breanna had only danced here since this past August. She was a competitive dancer at Dance Creations Dance Academy since she was 3 years old. She got her dance training from Maria Alonso and her staff for many years until her path led to our doors. We welcomed her with open arms as we welcome all, but had no idea she would change our lives the way she has. Breanna...

Archdiocese of Miami gifts $650K to Pace High School

Religious By Rene D. Basulto, Special to The Miami Laker Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Archbishop Thomas Wenski and the Archdiocese of Miami generously gifted $650,000 to Monsignor Edward Pace High School. With graduates at over 240 universities such as Princeton, Notre Dame, and Georgetown, Pace has educated Catholic students for over 50 years. “Archbishop Wenski is appreciative of the good work in Catholic education that is accomplished at Pace and supports the work through this donation,” said Sister Elizabeth...
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