Youth Flag Football registration underway

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, December 19, 2024

Spring registration for Miami Lakes Optimist Club’s NFL Youth Flag Football is open.  Until Jan. 31, parents may register children for the co-ed and girls only league.  Open to athletes ages 5 to 18, practices are held on...

Our Neighborhoods: Villaggio in the Lakes

Business By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, November 16, 2022

    Villaggio in the Lakes is an attractive office complex you can’t miss as you travel along Northwest 151st Street on the east side of Miami Lakes.       Two buildings, each with three stories, house 30 businesses: Attorneys; accountants; medical services and tutoring among the variety of firms found there.      Attorney Joshua J. Hertz moved across town into 5803 NW 151st St. earlier...

Miami Lakes Library Programs through Dec. 3

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, November 16, 2022

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering these online and in-person classes.  Space is limited, registration may be required. Mad City Money  Wed., Nov. 16  4 p.m. - 5 p.m.  Financial literacy for teens.  During a Game of Life activity, players learn about budgeting and then test their knowledge on whether they can successfully manage their money. Presented by the Dade...

Community Calendar

Calendar By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Nov. 17 Senior field trip to the library. Join the Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee and visit the county library branch in Miami Lakes. Seniors 60+ must provide their own transportation. Miami Lakes Library, 6699 Windmill Gate Road. 11 a.m. Free.  Nov. 17 Teen open hang at The Spot. Kids ages 12-to- 15 can enjoy an evening of refreshments and video games at this monthly hang at The Spot. Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075...

Council renews town manager's contract

Government By Alexandra Herrera and Linda Trischitta Wednesday, November 16, 2022

      Miami Lakes Town Manager Edward Pidermann got a raise and a new contract.      The town council voted to extend Pidermann’s contract through Feb. 2027 during its Nov. 1 meeting, and to increase his salary to $215,000. He’ll also be eligible for performance-related bonuses.      “I am honored and appreciative of those who supported me,” Pidermann said after the...

Miami Lakes Employee of the Year

Government By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, November 16, 2022

     Miami Lakes town employees chose Budget Officer Melissa Hernandez as Employee of the Year for 2022.       “What can I say but thank you,” Hernandez said when she was honored with a plaque during the Nov. 1 council meeting. “I’m so thankful for this and I’m so appreciative to my colleagues.”      Town Manager Edward Pidermann said Hernandez was the...
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