Celebration of Life set for Tuesday for Geezers first baseman Juan Campiz

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Monday, March 10, 2025

A celebration of life will be held for Juan Campiz on March 11 at Vista Memorial Gardens in the chapel. Campiz, who lived in Unincorporated Miami-Dade County, died in January. He was 98. Campiz was a retired custodian with Miami-Dade County...

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...

Two incumbents retain council seats and newcomer wins, too

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

     Miami Lakes voters returned incumbent councilmen Carlos O. Alvarez and Josh Dieguez to the dais on election night and chose Ray Garcia, who lost the last election but campaigned hard to win over residents this time.      On Nov. 28, the councilmen will be sworn in at town hall at 6 p.m. After the ceremony, a special call meeting will begin at 7 p.m. for the council to choose the new vice...

43rd Annual Veterans Day Parade photo gallery

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

The 43rd Annual Miami Lakes Veterans Day Parade that held on Nov. 6 and drew crowds to the heart of Miami Lakes to pay tribute to veterans.  Grand Marshal William “Bill” Knickerbocker, a veteran and member of the town’s Veterans Committee and American Legion Post 144, led the marchers, which included veterans from all wars; marching bands from local high schools; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts; Star Wars Characters and...

43rd Annual Veterans Day Parade photo gallery

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

The 43rd Annual Miami Lakes Veterans Day Parade that held on Nov. 6 and drew crowds to the heart of Miami Lakes to pay tribute to veterans.  Grand Marshal William “Bill” Knickerbocker, a veteran and member of the town’s Veterans Committee and American Legion Post 144, led the marchers, which included veterans from all wars; marching bands from local high schools; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts; Star Wars Characters and...

A Tradition of Honor: 43rd Annual Veterans Day Parade

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Tuesday, November 15, 2022

The 43rd Annual Miami Lakes Veterans Day Parade that held on Nov. 6 and drew crowds to the heart of Miami Lakes to pay tribute to veterans.  Grand Marshal William “Bill” Knickerbocker, a veteran and member of the town’s Veterans Committee and American Legion Post 144, led the marchers, which included veterans from all wars; marching bands from local high schools; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts; Star Wars Characters and...
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