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...

Town tour for Fla. Senator-elect Bryan Avila

Government By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid and Councilmembers Josh Dieguez and Marilyn Ruano gave Fla. Senator-elect Bryan Avila a tour of the town to review legislative priorities, including transportation, infrastructure; stormwater drainage and blasting from limestone mining. The group was joined by the mayor’s assistant Joseph Sosa, who took the photo. Shown in Business Park West on June 27 from left are Town Manager Ed Pidermann; Deputy Town...

Town council candidate charged with practicing law without a license, grand theft

Government By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, July 20, 2022

     A candidate for the Miami Lakes town council is accused by the state attorney’s office of grand theft and practicing law without a license.      Ian Anthony Medina, 28, of Miami Lakes, was arrested July 2 on a warrant for the felony charges.      “The charges are not true,” Medina said on July 6. “I am a lawyer, but I’m not...

Workout: To do at home, in the gym or on the go

Sports By Paula Liu, Yoga Instructor, Miami Lakes Athletic Club Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Sage Marichi I - aka Marichyasana I, is a deep forward fold of your body that stretches your back, shoulders and legs while lengthening your spine.         It also provides a nice massage to your internal organs.      Like all the forward bends, Marichyasana can help calm your mind and decrease stress. It can also help relieve tightness and pain in your lower back. 1.  Take a good seat on...

There's no business like theater camp business!

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Students who attended the Main Street Players Children's Theater Workshop learned techniques of the stage such as applying makeup, playwriting, rehearsing, learning to audition and performing roles. Photos were shared by Camp Counselor Brandon Urrutia, who is also a teacher in Miami-Dade Public Schools and a graduate of the camp. This year the theater moved west from its former home, to 6812 Main Street. It will present...

Memorial for a fallen Miami Laker

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Tuesday, July 19, 2022

     The Town of Miami Lakes honored the late Frank “Frankie” Indiero Jr. by planting a crepe myrtle tree in his memory.      Indiero was 19 years old when he died by suicide in 2019.  The tree and a plaque with information for telephone and text help lines are planted in a park at the corner of Northwest 148 Terrace and Northwest 89 Avenue near Barbara Goleman Senior High School. ...
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