Sections of the Palmetto Expressway closed Oct. 15 - 21

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Monday, October 14, 2024

Sections of the Palmetto Expressway/State Road 826 will be closed during evening hours from Tuesday, Oct. 15 through Monday, Oct. 21. Southbound motorists will be detoured off the Expressway as the entrance to the southbound express lanes is...

Scene around town: Mask Fashion

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, March 30, 2022

      Call it pandemic fashion, the colorful face coverings we wear to protect ourselves, our families, friends and neighbors from the COVID-19 virus and its variants.       What kind of mask do you wear? Whether it’s a tribute to “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” or something generic, show off your style by sending a selfie to LindaT@MiamiLaker.com.       Photos by Linda...

Boy Scouts charity golf tournament set for April 18

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, March 30, 2022

     The 48th Annual William “B.” Graham Memorial Golf Tournament is set for Monday, April 18 at the Miami Lakes Golf Club.      The Graham Companies is the primary sponsor of the event.       It is named for the late company executive who was also a president of the board at the South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America.      Tournament proceeds...

Pace cheerleaders take 1st place in FHSAA Championships

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, March 30, 2022

     Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s cheerleading squad are officially state titleholders after winning their division at the Florida High School Athletic Association Championships in Gainesville on Feb. 2 The University of Florida hosted teams from around the state when Pace took first place. Pace beat six other squads during the semi-finals to secure a place in the state competition, Pace head cheerleading coach...

Town council to review Baptist emergency facility

Business By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, March 30, 2022

     A proposed emergency medical center that would be operated by Baptist Health South Florida is scheduled to be presented to the Miami Lakes town council during its April 12 meeting.      The Graham Companies is seeking approval from the town for the project which would rise on 3 acres at the corner of Northwest 77th Court and Northwest 149th Street.      The health care company would...

Children with autism learn skills through dance

Community By Erika Pesantes, Reporter Wednesday, March 30, 2022

      In a room with large mirrors, beats blast and tots and teens transform into dancers every Saturday at the Mary Collins Community Center in Miami Lakes.       Differences and diagnoses don’t matter for children who may have varying degrees of autism or whose parents suspect they might. All are accepted and given an opportunity to express themselves, says Audrey Lynn Amadeo, founder of...
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