Town celebrates Argentina during Hispanic Heritage Month

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, December 4, 2024

     The Town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee celebrated the country of Argentina during a party at Town Hall.      Held on Oct. 12, guests enjoyed hearing musicians, seeing folk dancing and...

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...
Future Miami-Dade County bond referendums will contain a caveat to voters: Approving the bond item will raise your taxes. The Miami-Dade County Commission gave final approval to an ordinance sponsored by Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr. to include language in future bond measures specifying that the proposed bond would be “paid or secured by taxes derived from the assessed value of property in the County.” A two-thirds majority of...
  Miami Lakes Community and Leisure Services Department was recently recognized in the Florida Recreation and Park Association (FRPA) Journal’s 2013 Facility Showcase edition. The FRPA Facility Showcase recognizes and celebrates newly built facilities and parks that contribute to the success and value of parks and recreation in the State of Florida. The edition feature not only the Sevilla Estates Park, but also Phase 1 of the...
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