Town council reviews budget, possible cuts

Featured By Linda Trischitta and Alexandra Herrera Wednesday, September 3, 2025

  Mayor Josh Dieguez said there are “no sacred cows” when it comes to the 2025-2026 Miami Lakes general fund budget.       “We need to cut back on certain line items,” Dieguez said during a Aug....
  Scott Garvis, owner and CEO of Dale Carnegie Training Southeast Florida, will be the guest speaker at the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s next membership luncheon on Wednesday, March 15, at Don Shula’s Hotel on Main Street. The organization’s monthly gathering opens for networking at 11:30 a.m. followed by the luncheon at noon. Deadline to reserve a table is March 9 at noon. To reserve, call Marta Diaz at...

Tropical Letter Carrier Holding Corp. opens offices in Miami Lakes

Business By Kayleen Padron, The Miami Laker staff Tuesday, February 27, 2018

  The Tropical Letter Carrier Holding Corporation has opened up temporary facilities in Miami Lakes Business Park West at 14361 Commerce Way. The corporation was first incorporated in the 1950s by labor union members of the United States Postal Service. The National Association of Letter Carriers, or NALC, represents nearly 300,000 working and retired city letter carriers nationwide. In South Florida, Branch 1071 represents 5,000 of...
  The Optimist Club of Miami Lakes is holding registration for its youth basketball program for summer league play for girls and boys on Saturdays, April 14, 21 and 28, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162 Street. The registration cost is $160 per person. Tryouts for all players are scheduled between 9 a.m. and noon, on Saturday, May 5 at Barbara Goleman High School, 14100 N.W. 89 Avenue. The players’...

Pace dedicates newly named Delgado Stadium

Sports By Raquel Edmundson, Special to The Miami Laker Tuesday, February 27, 2018

  Monsignor Edward Pace High School (Pace) recently celebrated the dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony of the newly-named baseball field. The stadium now displays the name Delgado Stadium Spartan Field, a contribution made possible by the generosity of two Pace Alumni.   Danny Delgado, a 1997 Pace graduate, was the pitcher of the Spartan varsity baseball team before joining the Seattle Mariners for 6 years. He eventually retired...

Eight area high school graduates making impact on STU team

Sports By David L. Snelling, The Miami Laker staff Tuesday, February 27, 2018

  Eight St. Thomas University baseball players who graduated from Miami Lakes area high schools, are making a big impact for the Bobcats during their 2018 season. The Bobcats (11-2) are seeking a return to the NAIA College World Series, where they fell one inning short of winning the national championship in 2016. Last year, St. Thomas lost in the NAIA Championships as the No. 2 ranked team. Former American High pitchers Danger Guevara...
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