Town Foundation awards $18,605 in grants for education, community

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    The Miami Lakes Town Foundation has awarded $18,605 in 12 grants to local schools and a non-profit to support education and foster community.       The money comes from the annual Miami Lakes Food & Wine...

Miami Lakes Library programs through July 30

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

     The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering the following online and in-person classes. Space is limited; in some cases you must register in advance for online events.      Free 2022 Hurricane preparation guides are available at all branches. Homework Help & Tutoring Program Funded in part by The Children’s Trust In Person, Sat., July 16, 23,...

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...
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