Rosa Nell Hammer will turn 95 this year on October 2. To celebrate, she’d like nothing better than to sell another home.Hammer has already sold thousands of single-famliy homes and condominiums in the Miami Lakes and Hialeah neighborhoods since launching her real estate career 47 years ago. “I love getting up in the morning and going to work,” said Hammer, a broker-associate with The Keyes Company’s Miami Lakes...

M.L. Toastmasters hold Open House Feb. 18

Community Friday, February 14, 2014

  Miami Lakes Toastmasters has invited area residents to attend an Open House to meet members, learn more about Toastmasters International, and explore how Toastmasters can improve the communication skills for today’s professionals. The Open House is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, at Miami Lakes Educational Center, 5780 N.W. 158 Street. Members and guests will enjoy a special Toastmasters meeting that will...

Natural gas feasibility survey to be launched

Community Friday, February 14, 2014

  In a follow up from a Town Hall meeting called by Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez in November, Florida City Gas, the local natural gas utility provider, will be conducting a feasibility study to address the possibility of extending the natural gas lines to the west side of Miami Lakes. Surveys will be mailed to homes that currently do not have access to natural gas lines. “The goal is to save residents money,” said...

Pace's Kayvon Webster plays in Super Bowl XLVIII

Sports By David L. Snelling, The Laker staff Monday, February 10, 2014

  What a way for Kayvon Webster to cap off his NFL rookie season! The Denver Broncos cornerback played in Super Bowl XLVIII in New Jersey at Met Life Stadium. After a regular season in which he replaced injured Pro Bowl cornerback Champ Bailey in the starting line-up for 14 games, and returned to play in the playoffs following hand surgery, Webster, a former Monsignor Edward Pace High standout, helped the Broncos and record-breaking...
  Over 200 elected officials, friends and family gathered on Saturday, January 25, to formally unveil the designation of the Roberto Alonso Community Center at Royal Oaks Park in Miami Lakes. “It was great to see the community come together to celebrate the legacy of Vice Mayor Robert Alonso,” said Mayor Wayne Slaton. “I had the privilege of working alongside this great community leader and I am proud that his legacy...
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