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...

After school guides now available

Business Wednesday, August 13, 2014

  Winn-Dixie has partnered with The Children’s Trust to provide shoppers an opportunity to pick up a complimentary copy of the organization’s 2014 After-School Programs Guide at all Miami-Dade County Winn-Dixie locations. The resource guide, which is available in three languages, offers families a comprehensive list of fun, safe and educational after-school programs for kids of all ages and useful information for parents,...

Pace Girls' varsity volleyball teams prepares for new year by hosting a skills clinic

Sports By Rene D. Basulto, Special to The Miami Laker Wednesday, August 13, 2014

  In a multi-school tournament hosted by and held at Monsignor Edward Pace High School from July 21 to July 24, Pace’s Lady Spartans varsity volleyball team went undefeated and eventually beat MAST Academy in two sets to win the finals for the second year in a row. Only four days after their tournament win, the Lady Spartans attended and helped lead an individual volleyball skills clinic held at the school July 28 to July 31....

Optimists hold Flag Football registration

Sports Wednesday, August 13, 2014

    The Miami Lakes Optimist Club’s Youth Flag Football League held registration for the upcoming Fall season on August 16 and 23 at Miami Lakes Optimist Park. The registration fee is $100 for returning players and $120 for new players. Call 786-859-6925 to inquire about late registration or visit www.miaflag.com. The registration fee is $120 for online registration.  The league is open to boys and girls aged 5-15....
  Florida Advanced Technological Education (FLATE), The National Science Foundation (NSF) Regional Center of Excellence in Florida partnered with the National Manufacturing Institute, the South Florida Manufacturers Association (SFMA) to host the “Young Manufacturers Academy” (YMA) in Miami Lakes. The Academy was held July 28 through August 1 at Miami Lakes Educational Center. The Academy was offered to 16 middle school...

Spanish Lake Elementary opens Fall registration

Education Wednesday, August 13, 2014

  Registration and enrollment opportunities are now available at Spanish Lake Elementary School (SLE). The local Bilingual School Organization (BISO) curriculum at SLE is designed to produce students who master listening, speaking, reading and writing both in English and Spanish, in addition to the prescribed core curriculum.  The SLE staff works with parents to meet individual student needs as they foster the development of...
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