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...

Restaurants ready to serve Miami Lakers

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, February 1, 2024

Cypress Village Shopping Center BurgerFi 7431 Miami Lakes Drive.  786-322-6270. Dine in, take-out. www.burgerfi.com CRUZEIRO Brazilian Steakhouse 7419 Miami Lakes Dr. 305-363-5247 Indoor/outdoor dining, take-out, Uber Eats. Order from cruzeirosteakhouse.net. DiCED 7425 Miami Lakes Drive  305-961-1032 Dicedfood.com, indoor dining; take-out; Uber Eats; Postmates; DoorDash....

Miami Lakes officials visit legislators in Tallahassee

Government By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, February 1, 2024

          The Florida legislature is in session. Before the lawmaking began, a group of officials from Miami Lakes visited the Capitol in Tallahassee.       The local council members and town leaders met with Fla. Sen. Bryan Avila, R-Miami Springs and Fla. Rep. Tom Fabricio, R-Miami Lakes.      The group also called on Fla. Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez, R-Doral; Rep. Alina Garcia,...

Keep Miami Lakes Beautiful: Parking on swales and sidewalks

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, February 1, 2024

     Drivers who park their vehicles on sidewalks, or whose car or pickup extends from a driveway over a sidewalk, are blocking walking paths.      For pedestrians who must detour into the street -- whether while pushing a baby stroller, using wheelchair or power walking -- to get past such cars can be inconvenient and perhaps dangerous.      To park that way without prior permission can be...

Town Topics: The Academy Awards are on March 10. What was the best picture last year?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 1, 2024

Mabell Angel  director of Development & Communications, The Arc of South Florida, Weston      “Definitely for me, best movie of the year is “Oppenheimer”!,” Mabell Angel wrote in an email.  Steven Herzberg Lawyer, Miami Lakes       “I don’t have much time for the movies these days, the only movie I saw was “PAW Patrol”...

Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy is known for academic progress, rankings

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 1, 2024

    On a recent Wednesday morning, students walked with friends across the atrium of Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy, heading to their next block of classes. There is room to move, and it’s an orderly group of engaged kids.      More than a decade ago, the school at 5701 W. 24th Ave. in Hialeah left its rough reputation behind. Focused on teaching math, science and technology, it’s earned high national...
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