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...

Community Calendar

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, January 4, 2024

  Register at TOML.eventbrite.com for town events. Jan. 5 Three Kings Day Celebration. Join Ana G. Mendez University in celebrating Three Kings Day. There will be food, music performances and toys. Ana G. Mendez University Miami Lakes campus, 15201 NW 79th Court. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free. Jan. 10 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon. Guest speaker: Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842...

Miami Lakes Library Programs

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, January 4, 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. Adult Learning Academy Basic English for Beginners Mon., Jan. 8, 22, 29  6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  This 10-week course is designed for adults who do not speak any English. The semester is Jan. 8 – March 18. Certified...

A look ahead: What to expect in 2024

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, January 4, 2024

     Miami Lakes will be transformed in the year ahead.  Ten construction projects -- to serve housing needs; education and culture; health care; recreation, dining and shopping -- will begin or are already happening.  Road construction, for both connectivity and drainage, is ongoing. There will also be a significant town election in November that will bring mostly new council members to the...

Back to school sales tax holiday kicks off

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Parents can take advantage of a second school tax holiday through l Jan. 14.  The tax free holiday includes items such as clothing; footwear; certain accessories under $100 per item; school supplies under $50 per item; learning aids and jigsaw puzzels under $30 per item; personal computer, laptops, monitors and certain computer related accessorites with a sales price of $1,500 or less.  Computer items must be purchased...

Miami Lakes neighborhoods get festive

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, December 27, 2023

This holiday season, drivers cruised the curvy dark streets of the Lake Martha and Lake Adele neighborhoods and came upon bright inflatable characters, including lines of Santas, some standing 10 feet tall. Columns of polar bears, gingerbread men, green and white Christmas trees, candy canes, nutcrackers, snowmen and nativity scenes all brightened the night on the southeast side of town. The practice of placing identical inflatables at...
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