Town honors teen for raising awareness about childhood cancer

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

     Miami Lakes officials honored Jeremy “JJ” Matthews during the Sept. 10 Town Council meeting for his efforts to raise awareness about childhood cancer.       JJ, 13, is a survivor of...

Our Neighborhoods Miami Lakes Business Park West

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, May 4, 2022

     In the southeastern corner of Miami Lakes Business Park West is Select Specialty Hospital - Miami Lakes.       It is among several health care facilities in the park, including dentists, doctors, screening centers and the Baptist Emergency Center planned for Northwest 77th Court at Northwest 149th Street.      The campus at Northwest 77th Court and Northwest 82nd Avenue provides...

Council approves Baptist Emergency Center plan

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, May 4, 2022

     The Baptist Health Emergency Care Center proposed for Miami Lakes Business Park West has cleared one hurdle: The town council unanimously approved the site plan on April 12.      “I think this will be a much needed and a very important amenity for our residents,” Vice Mayor Jeffrey Rodriguez said.      Next steps include obtaining building permits. Baptist will build a...

Who's Who in Miami Lakes: Tico Casamayor

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, May 4, 2022

     If you don’t know Tico Casamayor yet, chances are you will soon.      From playing Santa Claus at the Elderly Affairs Committee holiday party to frequently dining at one of Miami Lakes’ many restaurants, there is a chance you’ve seen the 54-year-old business owner around town.       Casamayor is at the gym before sunrise, and he follows that with a cryogenic...

Town, school board renew Optimist Park agreement

Sports By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, May 4, 2022

    The Town of Miami Lakes and Miami-Dade County Public Schools have agreed to continue sharing Optimist Park for another 40 years.       The school board voted unanimously on April 13 to amend a joint-use agreement that was to expire in 2042 and extended it until March 31, 2062.      There are also two 10-year options to extend the agreement to 2082.      “I would...

Our Lady of the Lakes students recognized for scholarship, artwork

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, April 13, 2022

     The Independent Schools of South Florida bestowed Star Student Awards upon three eighth graders from Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School in Miami Lakes, the school said.       The students shown in caps and gowns --- Angelica Gutierrez; Kimberly Kristiansen and Emma Talavera -- were nominated by the school.       Each winner is considered to be an exemplary student, who...
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