own of Miami Lakes named Sergeant Eduardo Ruesga as the 2014 Officer of the Year, and Captain Nicky Latimore as the 2014 Firefighter of the Year during the Public Safety Committee’s Appreciation Day on May 17 at Roberto Alonso Community Center. The committee organized a BBQ and award presentation to recognize and celebrate the hard work and dedication of public safety officials that serve Miami Lakes. “It was truly an...

 

Residents are invited to try and create a sense of union between their mind, body and spirit, by participating in the Adult Yoga classes at Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 Montrose Road. Classes are held from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. For more information on these classes or other community programs, contact Katya Lysak at lysakk@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305-698-9308.

  State Representative Manny Diaz said Miami Lakes would receive a check in the amount of $1.3 million for stormwater drainage improvements and stabilizing the town’s canal by July, money he and fellow State Representative Jose Oliva and Senator Rene Garcia helped secure during the Florida Legislature Session in Tallahassee. At the May 13 regular Town Council meeting, Diaz told councilmembers that after Governor Rick Scott signs...

  Perla Tabares Hantman, chairman of the Miami-Dade County School Board, joined students, teachers, faculty and community members to celebrate “Bike to School Day” at Lawton Chiles Middle School on May 12. She is joined here by LCMS principal Nelson Izquierdo and members of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Police Bike Patrol Unit. “Bike to School Day” events help raise awareness to create safer routes for...

  Miami Lakes-based law firm Rarick & Beskin, P.A., announced the opening of a full time office in Ft. Lauderdale to better serve its Broward and Palm Beach county clients. The office, located at 3109 Stirling Road, will be managed by partner Jay Beskin, who will be assisted by paralegal Evelyn Enim. The firm’s Miami Lakes office will continue to be managed by partner Phil Rarick. Rarick & Beskin welcomed Cristina...