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...

‘Noticias 23’ broadcasts live from Miami Lakes

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, February 16, 2024

      Ambrosio Hernandez of Miami Lakes and anchor of Univision Ch-23’s “Noticias 23” newscast and Reporter Tayhana Garcia brought their lights, microphones and cameras to broadcast live at 6 p.m. from downtown Miami Lakes on Feb. 6.      The episode had segments about blasting that happens during limestone mining. Residents Abel Fernandez and Hope Reynolds said during...

Ribbon Cutting: Llanos Dental Group

Business By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, February 16, 2024

The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce and the town’s Economic Development Committee welcomed Llanos Dental Group with a ribbon cutting on Jan. 31.  Dr. Laura Llanos, who owns the practice, was joined by friends and family at her new dental practice.       “We have had a long time coming to open this office,” Llanos said of her practice that is at 7735 NW 146th St. She called launching a business...
Felicia Salazar District Aide for Fla. Rep. Tom Fabricio, R-Miami Lakes,  Chair, Cultural Affairs Committee Miami Lakes      “I will spend it like any other regular workday,” Felicia Salazar wrote in an email. “Also, it would have been my godfather’s birthday, so I will have him in my thoughts and prayers.” Miguel Martinez  Architect, Chair, Blasting Advisory...

Council honors cigar lounge owner Alfredo Vargas

Business By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, February 16, 2024

     The Miami Lakes town council honored Alfredo Vargas, owner of Havana Group Cigars. Vargas has owned the business in the Royal Oaks Plaza since 2005. Vargas is “a long-time Miami Laker who brings people together,” Mayor Manny Cid said before the council meeting on Jan. 18. Vargas was a Colombian Air Force veteran who immigrated to the United States in 1989. After leaving his position at a national hotel chain,...

Tee to Green Golf Tips

Sports By Mike Stern, Head Golf Professional, Miami Lakes Golf Club Friday, February 16, 2024

      It’s one of the great quirks of golf: A player could place a ball exactly 150 yards from the hole one day, then place a ball in the exact same spot and hit to the exact same pin a day later, only to have the shots seem wildly different.      The reason: Wind.      There’s no escaping the elements, particularly in South Florida, where we can get breezes at any time from just...
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