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...

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

Sports By Paula Liu, Yoga Instructor, Miami Lakes Athletic Club Friday, February 18, 2022

The Child Pose, aka Balasana      The Child pose, aka Balasana, is a resting pose.       It is usually performed between sequences of yoga poses to rest the body and calm the mind, as well as reduce anxiety and fatigue. It also relieves tension in the lower back, chest, hamstring muscles and shoulders. 1.  While on all fours on a mat, bring your toes together and open your knees...

College Fair coming to Miami March 13

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, February 18, 2022

    The 2022 National College Fair will be held in Miami on Sunday, March 13 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Airport & Convention Center.      Admission to the event, which runs from noon – 4 p.m., is free; parking is $7.00.      Students may preregister and print a confirmation with a bar code to serve as their electronic identification during the fair.      Students...

BGEC music teacher retires after 40 years

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, February 18, 2022

     Bob Graham Education Center in Miami Lakes bid farewell to longtime music teacher Audrey Carballo.      Carballo was an employee of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for 40 years and retired on Jan. 31 from the school.       BGEC celebrated “Ms. Carballo Day” in honor of the outgoing educator, Principal Yecenia Martinez said in an email.    ...

Scene around town: Mask Fashion

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, February 18, 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? To show off your style, send a selfie to LindaT@MiamiLaker.com.

       Photos by Linda Trischitta, The Miami Laker.

Lawton Chiles Middle School named 2022 School of Excellence

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, February 18, 2022

      Magnet Schools of America named Lawton Chiles Middle School a 2022 School of Excellence for its Cambridge International Program.       The award is given to the top magnet schools in the nation, lead Magnet teacher Lilian Gonzalez said.      Since 2016, the organization has recognized Lawton Chiles Middle School, at 8190 NW 197th St. in Miami, as one of the leading magnet...
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