The award of a FEMA Flood Migitation Grant to the Town of Miami Lakes which was reported in the August 3 issue of The Miami Laker requires some clarifcation. In fact, the $1.462 million grant covers 100 percent of the amount requested by the Town  representating the Federal portion for the West Lakes project. 

  In the August 3 edition of The Miami Laker, in the story “Residents Pack Town Hall with Blasting Concerns,” public comment speaker Abel Fernandez indicated his remarks were inaccurate when he addressed the Town Council. He said he did research and discovered Miami Lakes council members never took money (campaign contributions) from the rock miners’ lobbyists but politicians above them in Tallahassee have accepted...

  Nat Farber has watched Miami Lakes blossom for the past 30 years. From the very beginning, she knew this town was special, and throughout all its changes she happily says, “It still feels like one large family.” Farber is very proud of Miami Lakes, and describes living here as “A dream come true.” She emphasizes how clean and cozy the town is. In a span of 35 years, Farber taught at Miami Springs Junior High,...

  Miami Lakes Optimist Club’s Heat softball team took their game to a whole new level this summer, capping off a third straight championship season with a 13-1 record. “It was a great season,” said coach Alex Castroman, who took the team to its third consecutive title. ”It’s been a great run for the girls, some are high school seniors who have played softball at the Optimist Club since the age of 7.”...

  Florida International University’s women’s tennis team walked away with several conference awards including coach of the year honors. Head coach Katarina Petrovic was named C-USA Coach of the Year, competing her sixth season as head of the tennis program. In addition, five Panthers, seniors Andrea Lazaro, Nerma Caluik, junior Maryna Veksler, sophomore Ulyana Grib and freshmen Sandra Bozinovic, earned a total of eight...