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...
  Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., the Town of Miami Lakes and Katherine Duarte invite the community to the Great Miami Lakes Historical Scavenger Hunt, a free and fun way for the community to learn more about the history of Miami Lakes.  The scavenger hunt will take place on Saturday, March 8 at the parking lot behind Shula's hotel at 6842 Main Street. Sign-in will begin at 9 a.m. and events last until 2:30 p.m....
  The Town of Miami Lakes released its Quarterly Performance Report, as city officials continue to improve how the town delivers municipal services to the satisfaction of area residents. To enhance the quality of services, the town has each department set realistic goals or targets, which they can work toward achieving, and implementing measures that will be of use for making major decisions. “Transparency in government is always...

Park Martial Arts Federation opens in Miami Lakes

Community By R.A. Romero, The Miami Laker staff Wednesday, March 5, 2014

  Children, teens, adults and families can now visit Park's Martial Arts Federation located at 15517 N.W. 67 Avenue in Miami Lakes, to sign up for various Taekwon-Do classes and special events. The Miami Lakes location is the the eighth addition to the federation's many centers in South Florida.  The Park's Martial Arts Federation began in 1965 when Grand Master, Jung Soo Park, began teaching in South Korea following his years of...

Alyssa Moore wins Girls 12-Under tournament

Sports By R.A. Romero, The Miami Laker staff Wednesday, March 5, 2014

  Miami Lakes resident and tennis player, Alyssa Moore, competed in the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Florida Region 8 Girls 12-and-under Tournament winning the first place trophy. Moore, a seventh grader at Bob Graham Education Center, competed in four matches in her quest for first place, improving her USTA ranking along the way. The tournament, which was held at Shula's Athletic Club on Saturday, February 15, through...

March programs at M. Lakes Library

Community Wednesday, March 5, 2014

  Miami Lakes Branch Library has the following programs available for the public during March: For Children: Family Game Day! Enjoy playing a variety of table games and family and friends. For all ages at 3 p.m. on March 15 and 29. Reading Ready Toddler Storytime – Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their care givers. Meets at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27. Paws to Read – Certified therapy dogs...
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