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 Eye Care adds Dr. William Zambrano Jr.

Business Wednesday, November 5, 2014

  William Zambrano Jr., O.D., MBA, has joined the staff of Miami Lakes Eye Care Center located in the Plaza Royale Building at 15600 N.W. 67 Avenue. He is the son of Barbara and William Zambrano, M.D., and was born, raised and resides in Miami Lakes. He is a recent graduate from Nova Southeastern University’s Optometry School with honors. Zambrano Jr. performed his Externship at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute with emphasis on ocular...

The Station Scene: Holiday Cooking Safety

Community By Griselle Marino, M-D Fire Rescue Dept., Special to The Laker Wednesday, November 5, 2014

  The holiday season is fast approaching which means it’s time to prep and plan for delicious feasts with family and friends. Last year, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to more than 1,500 residential fires, of which 130 were kitchen fires. It’s important to be attentive and cautious when cooking meals to ensure a wonderful holiday season for everyone. Ensure the appliances are being using according to manufacturer’s...

Christophe Humbert is new Goleman basketball coach

Sports By David L. Snelling, The Miami Laker staff Wednesday, November 5, 2014

  In his first year as head coach at Doctor Charter School in Miami Shores, Christophe Humbert’s basketball team finished the regular season 0-19, but it made a big turnaround the following year by advancing to the playoffs. Humbert loves challenges and perhaps his biggest test is turning around a Barbara Goleman team that hasn’t had a winning season since 1999. Last year, the Gators won only one game. “It’s very...

Hialeah Gardens Teen Driver event

Education Wednesday, November 5, 2014

 

Miami-Dade School Board chair Perla Tabares Hantman hosted a Teen Driver Event at Hialeah Gardens Senior High on October 21 to bring awareness of the dangers of distracted driving, including texting while driving. She is pictured with a group of students who participated in the event and with school principal Dr. Louis Algaze.

American wins district title; HML defeats Goleman 41-34

Sports By David L. Snelling, The Miami Laker staff Wednesday, November 5, 2014

  Last week’s district title showdown featuring American High and Mater Academy lived up to its billing, as the two top defenses in Miami-Dade kept the game close until the end. But the Patriots escaped with a 10-6 victory, giving head coach Anthony White a district title in his first year at American and the school’s fourth consecutive district championship. The Lions’ defense focused on their number one target,...
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