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...

All athletes welcome at Miami Lakes gyms

Sports By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, January 19, 2024

     Abram Zuniga was getting fussy during his mother’s work out, but her classmates weren’t bothered by the toddler’s whimpers on a recent weekday morning.       Caution CrossFit and Fitness Coach Connie Amador held and soothed Abram while continuing to lead five women at her Mommy and Me class.       Across town at Movement Lab, athletes from the NFL and NBA...

Business Park West: Council approves Select Specialty Hospital addition

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, January 19, 2024

   In a quiet corner of Miami Lakes, Select Specialty Hospital long-term care facility treats patients with neurological and cardiac conditions, brain injuries; infectious diseases; kidney disorders and wounds.      The health care company hopes to increase the number of patient beds from 60 to 86, with a new, single-story 11,528 square foot addition to be built on its six-acre campus.   ...

Miami Lakes Library Programs

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, January 19, 2024

   The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes. Most events require preregistration, call the branch at 305-822-6520 or email truglioj@mdpls.org. Talk Crafty to Me!  Thurs., Jan. 18,  11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Work on crafts with other adults. Materials provided. Ages 19+. Homework Help & Tutoring  Sat, Jan. 20, 27 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Certified...

Community Calendar

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, January 18, 2024

   Register at TOML.eventbrite.com for town events. Jan. 18 Mount Sinai Health Lecture on geriatric cardiology. Hosted by the Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee, Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 11 a.m. Free. Jan. 19 Chair Yoga. Seniors 60+ can start the new year with chair yoga from Baptist Health and the Elderly Affairs Committee. Enjoy a gentle flow to help strengthen and stretch the body for the new year. Roberto Alonso...

It’s time to register for youth sports in Miami Lakes

Sports By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, January 18, 2024

Registration for Miami Lakes spring athletic programs is underway. Four programs are available for boys and girls: tennis, basketball, soccer and baseball/softball. Play happens at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 NW 87th Ave. and Optimist Park, 6411 NW 162 St.  •  MGT Academy Tennis   Boys and girls ages 7 - 12 can join this youth league to work on fundamental tennis skills two times a week at Optimist Park. Students should...
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