Registration is now open for both sessions of the Main Street Players’ Childrens Theatre Workshop located at the Playhouse at 6766 Main Street. This year, two sessions will be held both for children from 7 to 12 years of age.Session One for children from 7 to 11 years of age will begin on Monday, June 12 and runs through Friday, June 23. Session Two for children from 12 to 16 years old will begin on Monday, July 24 and runs through...

Fitch upgrades town to ‘AA+’ rating

Government Thursday, February 2, 2017

Town of Miami Lakes was recently upgraded from an “AA” rating to “AA+” rating for special obligation bonds after the biannual independent review on the Town’s fiscal and budgeting practices by Fitch Ratings.Fitch is one of three nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSRO) designated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Fitch Ratings create value beyond the rating by bringing informed...

Cuevas brothers lead eye center where they interned

Business By R.A. Romero, The Miami Laker staff Thursday, February 2, 2017

The corner eye center at 7840 Fairway Drive, Suite 105, has been a Miami Lakes staple for decades. The latest owners of the center are Dr. Jesus and Dr. Jose Cuevas, identical twin brothers that interned at this same location over a decade ago. Jesus and Jose have gone through life together. While in school, both decided to follow in their father’s footsteps and become optometrists. Both took up DJ’ing as a hobby while...
Miami Lakes Youth Center Council is inviting Miami Lakes teens to participate in the Feeding South Florida community service project on Saturday, February 25.Volunteers will meet at the Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive, at 12:30 p.m. The Town Moover will transport volunteers to Feeding South Florida until 4:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided.Feeding America is the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief organization, comprised of 200...

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Dept. plans annual Medal Day

Education Thursday, February 2, 2017

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue is honoring its brave men and women during the annual Medal Day, scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, February 4, at the MDFR Training Center, 9300 N.W. 41 Street, in Doral.MDFR is recognizing recipients of the Employee Valor and Excellence Awards.More than 100 firefighters will be recognized in seven different categories, with the highest being the Gold Medal of Valor, which is awarded to sworn personnel for...
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