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Vol. 43 No 24
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We wish our readers and advertisers a Very Merry Christmas and Joyful Holiday Season! The Miami Laker staff David, Roselind, Megan, Yvonne and Roger
Mater Lakes Thespians present High School Musical By Jaily Gomez Special to The Miami Laker The Mater Lakes Academy Thespians have begun working on their winter musical, Disney’s High School Musical. After a successful run of their last production, The Wizard of Oz, the Thespians are eager to return to the stage with a much more modern show. High School Musical is a show many of MLA’s students will be familiar with, having grown up with the film. This stage adaptation carries the same tone as the original, with a few new fun surprises to keep audiences on their toes. Long time fans will recognize their favorites scenes, while first time viewers will be delighted by the high energy songs and dances. High School Musical tells a story everyone can relate to – the tale of high school cliques, and what it means to fit
in and be yourself. The lead roles of Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez will be played by sophomore Lucas Menvielle and freshman Kaitlyn Gonzalez. Menvielle played the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz, making this his second performance with the MLA Thespians. This is Gonzalez’s first major role in a Mater Lakes dramatic production. Ryan and Sharpay Evans, the brother-and-sister antagonists of the show, will be portrayed by seniors Jorge Lopez and Andrea Burns. This will be the first show with Mater Lakes for both performers. High School Musical runs for three days, December 20 to 22, in the Lehman Theater at Miami Dade College North campus. Tickets are $10 at the door. For more information, visit the school’s website at www.materlakes.org.
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Main Street Festival of Lights kicks off holiday season in Lakes
CHILDREN, PARENTS, VISITORS and GUESTS lined the two-blocks of Main Street in Downtown Miami Lakes to welcome Santa and the lighting of Town Center on November 25, a 33-year tradition of The Graham Companies and the Main Street Merchants.
Final weekend for Iphigenia in Aulis at the Main Street Playhouse
This is the final weekend, December 15-17, to enjoy the Main Street Players production of Iphigenia in Aulis which has been well received by audiences and critics alike. At the end of each performance, the talented cast of actors have been greeted with standing ovations and words of praise by those in attendance. “In Miami, a city that grows quickly on an artistic and cultural level, and to those who still proclaim it a ‘cultural wasteland,” that gives us so many options, at the same time that is difficult deciding which one to attend, it is not very common to enjoy classical Greek theater of the highest professional quality with magnificent actors. It is a unique opportunity that lovers of good theater should not waste,” wrote José Abreu Felippe, el Nuevo Herald. The show is directed by Isaac MATER LAKES THESPIANʼS cast for the High School Polanco with Danny Nieves as Musical include (from left) Robert Merkel, Isabella Orsolini, the production manager. The Lucas Menvielle, Kaitlyn Gonzalez, Andrea Burns and Jorge cast features Agamenon played Lopez.
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Iphigenia is fooled into a sacrificial role by her father in the performance of Iphigenia in Aulis at the Main Street Playhouse. Performances end of December 17. by Alejandro Milian, Iphigenia played by Camila Rodriguez, Clitemnestra played by Tamara Melian, Anciano/Mensajero played by Steven Salgado, Menelao played by Nicolas Szantos, Aquiles played by Carlos Mena, and the women of the chorus include Noelia Villaroel, Guccyleny Martinez,
Rosalyn Tavarez and Jen Gasca. Final performances are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Main Street Playhouse, 6766 Main Street. Tickets are $30 for adults, and $25 for students, seniors and military personnel and may be purchased online at www.mainstreetplayers.com,
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By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff Developer Lowell S. Dunn II sued the town of Miami Lakes for a breach of contract over a development agreement following a comment which suggested the developer was still responsible for making roadway improvements after his family sold the property to the Lennar Corporation. For the first time since he filed the lawsuit last year, Dunn appeared before council members last week to set the record straight on why the agreement was subject to litigation. Lawmakers approved a resolution following a second and final public hearing on amending the N.W. 87th Avenue Development Agreement, and settling several lawsuits against the town brought by the original developer of the 2011 accord. The agreement, which opened up N.W. 87th Avenue between N,W. 154 and 162 streets, was part of the Lowell Dunn family’s site plans to build residential housing units and a shop-
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ping center west of the roadway, and obligated to make road improvements to mitigate any traffic concerns. The Lowell Dunn family sold the land to Lennar, which agreed to the option of paying the town a mobility fee instead of making the roadway improvements when the Town Council approved its rezoning plans last year. Dunn said he filed the lawsuit after he learned Lennar’s attorney, Juan Mayol, told council members during a zoning hearing the original developer was still responsible for some of the street upgrades to accommodate the additional traffic from the residential development. “The intent was the first permit that was pulled, whoever pulled it would do all of the improvements,” Dunn said. “That was part of the deal. When I heard about the mobility fee, the council asked Juan Mayol who will make the other improvements and he said the Dunns.” According to Town Manager
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Alex Rey, some of the proposed improvements in the original agreement were no longer necessary to the town. The town settled the Dunn’s $88,000 legal bill. Mayor Manny Cid said he would have rather settled the issue outside of court. “My only request is the next time just call us and not get the attorneys involved,” he said. Lennar’s building plans that council members approved last year remain the same under the amended development agreement. In other Council actions: • Council members gave their initial approval for an ordinance to establish a new salary for Mayor Manny Cid, which would grow annually commensurate with the Consumer Price Index for South Florida. The CPI is used to adjust lawmakers’ reimbursements on a yearly basis. The mayor currently earns $18,000 a year, which hasn’t changed since the town incorporated in 2000. According to the town, as of August 2017, the index of 2.3 percent is the closet to the town’s previous fiscal year, which ended on September 30. The salary increase for the current year will be $414.00, giving the mayor a $18,414 a year salary. The increase of $414 amounts to $1.13 per day. • Council members gave their initial approval for an ordinance to change the qualifying period for a special election in August
of 2018 for Seat 3. Former vice mayor Tony Lama resigned with two years left on his term after he accepted a new job in Seattle, Washington. Cid appointed Marilyn Murano to the chair until the county’s next scheduled election with the winning candidate serving out the remainder of Lama’s term. • Council members approved a resolution to adopt the town’s Complete Streets Program, which is among the goals in the Strategic Plan. The program was designed to enhance mobility for easier vehicular and non-vehicular transportation by requiring streets to be planned, designed, operated and maintained to enable safe, convenient and comfortable travel and access for users of all people of ages and abilities regardless of their mode of transportation. In 2016, the town received grant funding in the amount of $40,000 from Miami-Dade County’s Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) for the creation of Complete Street Program with a Town match of $10,000. Kimley Horn and Associates was contracted to develop the Program. • Council members approved a resolution authorizing the town manager to enter into a local funding agreement with FDOT for the design of N.W. 146 Street and N.W. 159 Street
underpasses for an amount not to exceed $555,000. The project is funded with the town’s mobility fee and People’s Transportation funding. • Council members approved a resolution to authorize the town manager to execute a contract with Rodriguez Trueba and Company, CPA for independent auditing services in an amount not to exceed $250,000. • Council members approved a resolution authorizing the town manager to apply for an FDOT grant for the town’s Safe Routes to School program. The program offers to remove barriers that prevent children and parents from walking or biking to and from school safely, to assist in funding the Miami Lakeway North and South Project, constructing a shared use path, tree removal and installation and signal modification. The Bob Graham Education Center, located at 15901 N.W. 79 Avenue in Miami Lakes, serves Miami Lakes students in grades K through 8. Traffic congestion occurs during drop off and dismissal peak times on N.W. 79 Avenue, a two-lane access road located adjacent to the school and numerous residential homes. This roadway provides limited access for students, teachers, and parents. The grant will focus on improv(Please see Page 3)
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By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Relaxing instrumental music, the familiar smell of lavender essential oil, and the dim lights at Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa unwind the stress from tense shoulders the second one walks in. The recently opened massage spa at 7423 Miami Lakes Drive in the newly renovated Cypress Village Shopping Center was opened by Julia and Omar Sanchez, and is led by the Regional Spa manager, daughter-in-law of the owners, Juliana Sanchez. “We opened this spa because we saw there was a need for massage options in Miami Lakes,” said Juliana. Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa offers an impressive amount of skincare products from different brands and lines in addition to their typical spa menu. The spa menu includes massage services for Swedish, deep tissues, trigger point, sports, prenatal, couples massages and of course, the famous hot stone massage.
REGIONAL SPA MANAGER Juliana Sanchez, is pictured at the new Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa in the Cypress Village Shopping Center. Some enhancements are available on basic massage packages, such as elongated time, between 30 minutes to 1.5 hours, hot towel foot treatment, hot towel hand treatments, aromatherapy, scalp massage, and
Shula’s Steak 2’s Christmas dinner and N.Y. Eve party Shula’s Steak 2, located at 6842 Main Street, will be hosting holiday events for patrons to enjoy a home-cooked meal without the cooking responsibility. A turkey plated dinner will be offered on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to take the edge off the holiday stress. For prices and reservations call
ahead. Steak 2 is also hosting a $65 cover fee for New Years Eve which goes toward a buffet and the DJ. If customers choose not to partake in the buffet, the cover charge is $25. To participate in either event call ahead at 305-820-8047.
cold stone face massage. Beyond the massages, the spa also offers affordably priced body hair removal services that utilize a botanically-based waxfree system, and there is also eye and lip treatment. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. To reserve an appointment visit www.handandstone.com or call 305-846-9424. For all other information visit the website.
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Summary of actions during December 5 Council meeting (Continued from Page 2) ing and enhancing pedestrian infrastructure on N.W. 79 Avenue, including widening sidewalks, installing curb ramps, and updating crosswalks, inviting students and parents to walk and bicycle to and from this school safely. • Council members approved a resolution to adopt the proposed update to the Title VI Plan for Miami Lakes, which is required by federal law, to receive a grant for $864,000 to purchase two buses to expand the town’s transit system. • Council members approved a resolution authorizing the town manager to execute a contract with Metro Express for construction of the N.W. 82 Avenue and Oak Lane reconfiguration project which is estimated at $72,000. • Council members approved six joint resolutions to transfer the various special taxing districts from Miami-Dade to Miami Lakes. • Lawmakers approved Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez’s proposal for his colleagues and town staff to look into the possibility of expanding westbound Miami Lakes Drive underneath the Palmetto Expressway to alleviate traffic congestion until the construction on the expressway expansion project is done. Rodriguez, who organized the
first traffic summit in the town with state and county officials and offered solutions to the traffic problems, said the plan would extend the left turn lane onto southbound traffic. Rodriguez wanted to isolate his idea from the town’s Strategic Plan for traffic solutions to expedite the project but his colleagues wanted to stick with the Strategic Plan, which was praised by FDOT officials for not aggressively pushing any traffic issues. • Lawmakers approved Councilmember Luis Collazo’s proposal to direct town staff to work with the Neighborhood Improvement Committee to include the town’s bike sharing program, SPIN, in the town’s Neighborhood Matching Grant program. The matching grant program could be utilized to assist communities wanting to provide the SPIN program in additional points of distribution closer to neighborhoods. • Lawmakers approved Collazo’s proposal for town staff to look into the Older American Act Funding and Elderly Affairs Programming to help fund Miami Lakes’ Elderly Affairs Committee Lunch Bunch, which is an opportunity for senior citizens to meet and enjoy a meal and engage in activities together.
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In Memoriam:
Paul F. Chestnut Sr.
One of the longest serving electrical contractors in the Town of Miami Lakes, Paul F. Chestnut Sr., passed on November 21 at the age of 83. Chestnut and his company were part of the original development of Miami Lakes by The Graham Companies performing electrical contracts on residential and commercial properties. Chestnut was originally from Nassau, came to the United States as a teen, and joined the U.S. Marine Corps at the age of 17. He spent his retirement years working in and enjoying the Bahamas. Chestnut is survived by his wife, Sue; his son, Paul F. Chestnut Jr. and wife Debbie; and his daughters Julie Chestnut, Pauline Rorabaugh
Manny Cid announces plans to open Mayor’s Cafe in M. Lakes
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PAUL F. CHESTNUT SR. and husband Kenny, and Debbie Jadusingh. He is also survived by his stepchildren Jenise Fitzgereald and Brian Nelson, 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life to share stories will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 13, at Nob Hill Hall, 10400 Sunset Strip in Sunrise, Florida.
In a recent Facebook posting and press release, Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid announced he has sold his ownership interest in Always At Your Side Adult Day Care and indicated he would be opening a new Cafe in the town. “The past three Christmas mornings, I would travel to Pembroke Pines to eat breakfast at Mayor’s Cafe, which is owned by Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank Ortis,” explained Cid. “I then ran into childhood friends, Luis Marquez and Jeffrey Rodriguez (both Miami
Lakes residents), at the Mayor’s Cafe. That chance meeting led to a discussion of how great it would be to have a Mayor’s Cafe in Miami Lakes.” Cid explained they approached Ortis about the possibility of franchising and Ortis agreed.
Marquez, Rodriguez and Cid have partnered to bring the second Mayor’s Cafe location to Miami Lakes at the old Brothers of Brooklyn site in the Royal Oaks Shopping Plaza. The restaurant is slated to open in the first quarter of 2018.
Two students at Hialeah Gardens Middle School, Kiara Llaugert and Gabriela Faedo, are making the Christmas brighter for those who are in need. Kiara Llaugert is an 8th-grade student and president of the DFYIT Club (Peer Counselors). For the past 2 years she has rallied the school to participate in Operation Christmas Child, a project she took on as her own. She registered, bought 100 boxes and most of the supplies herself, and packed all 100 boxes making sure every child will be happy. The outpouring of help from the school student body was over-
whelming. The 100 boxes were filled in no time. Kiara with the help of her Mother Nelva, then transported the 100 boxes to a local church where she negotiated a deal for the church to pay for the shipping cost. These boxes are shipped throughout the world to the most needed children out there. Gabriela Faedo is an 8thgrade student and is vice president of the DFYIT Club (Peer Counselors). For the past two years, she presented to DFYIT a project to help the children living in The Village South whose parents are currently in recovery. Gaby recruited 20 peer counselors to adopt a child.
Each member bought the child a toy, blanket and an outfit suited to their age. In December, the peer counselors went to the daycare center bearing Christmas gifts for all of the children currently living there and were able to spend the day playing with the children. This has been one of the most powerful hands-on community service event that the group has participated in. Gabie was named Do The Right Thing Top winner for the month of January 2017 and won a trip to Washington DC which she just went on last month.
Hialeah Gardens Middle School students making Christmas brighter
Optimist Club’s 6U Chicago Cubs receive gifts marking perfect season
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By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker stuff The Miami Lakes Optimist Club’s 6-and-under baseball team, the Chicago Cubs, celebrated an undefeated season for 2017 and a surprise gift by the owner of the Chicago Cubs’ baseball team, Tom Ricketts. Team coach Abel Exclusa and his wife Zoila Simmons hail from Chicago and are fans of the Chicago Cubs. During her free time away from her work as a police officer, Simmons reached out to the Cubs and they responded with a handwritten letter noting that they are “so proud” to have the Miami Lakes kids as part of the Cubs family. “If you try your very best, play together as a team, and have fun, no matter the outcome
of the games, you all will be champions, too! We’ll be rooting for you from Chicago. Fly the W in Florida,” read the letter.” The team also sent the little players the W towels given away at the 2016 World Series game, along with stickers. Kids and parents alike were in awe for the investment and time the World Series champions spent on the gift. The stickers and towels must have energized the team for the remainder of the season as they went on to have an undefeated record. The penultimate game of the season against the Rays was a nail-biter to watch as the team narrowly earned a tie after having the lead for the first three innings before a miraculous comeback for the Rays that
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scored 12 runs on the bottom of the third inning, taking the lead 19 to 16. Following the inning the Cubs scored 9 runs updating the score to 24 to 19 before the Rays came back one more time to settle with a tie at 24 to 24 with the last out and men still on base. The 6-and-under teammates on the Optimist Club’s Chicago Cubs were Exclusa’s son Alexander, along with Joaquin Falcon, Jacob Medina, Ryan Camacho, Riley Garcia, Dante McKay, Xavier Hernandez, Anthony Robles, Vince Guttierez, Daniel Quinn, Jeremy Marin, Jonathan Fuentes, and Terry Wallace. Exclusa, Simmons and assistant coach Joaquin Medina, all congratulated the team on their efforts and achievements. Exclusa has coached various sports in other counties but when his son showed interest in baseball, Exclusa jumped at the offer to help train him by becoming team coach. “The parents play a huge part, and that was a big reason for our success, parents that were there for practices and games, so we are grateful to have them and to our sponsor Kaufman Lynn Construction,” said Exclusa.
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Ed Martinez joins RE/MAX Unique Realty in Miami Lakes as Managing Broker
Eddie Rodriguez, Broker/ Owner of RE/MAX Unique Realty, announced the addition of Ed Martinez as Managing Broker to its Miami Lakes office. “Ed Martinez as Managing Broker will provide agent support and development to our outstanding agents with his energy and combined 20 years of experience in the Real Estate and Mortgage business,” Rodriguez said.
“We are thrilled to bring growth to our agents and community by continuing to partner together and maintaining MARTINEZ one of the longest international real estate offices established since 1995.”
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Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force (YATF), in partnership with title sponsor Bella Mar Real Estate Group, invites residents and their families to enjoy “Sing,� Illumination’s animated hit featuring an allstar cast including Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane, Toni Kelly and more. The free movie watching event will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 15, at
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Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Attendees will be taken on an adventure to a town with no humans, just animals, where a koala named Buster Moon realizes he will soon lose his theater if he cannot turn his luck around. He comes up with a plan to host a singing competition, where the winner will receive $100,000. Will this be enough to return his theater to glory? Find out at the free
event. Don’t forget to bring blankets and chairs and make sure to grab a bite at the Food Trucks. Be sure to mark calendars and don’t miss out on this “One in a Minion� chance to see Illumination’s animated hit “Despicable Me 3� featuring an allstar cast including Steve Carrell, Kristen Wiig, Julie Andrews and more. “Despicable Me 3� will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on January 5
at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West. For more information about
the YATF and its events, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/yatf.
Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) will present its 1st Annual Home Improvement Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 20, at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The NIC is inviting home improvement related businesses and organizations to have an exhibit, distribute literature, and provide information to the public about their services. Those interested in being a
vendor and/or sponsor need to submit a registration form by Friday, January 5. The form may be downloaded at www.miamilakes-fl.gov/nic. All for-profit participants must include a copy of state license and certificate of insurance. For more information, contact Communications and Economic Development Specialist Charisma Glassman at glassmanc@miamilakes-fl.gov.
Miami Lakes, in partnership; with the YMCA, will be offering Winter Break camps at the Royal Oaks Park’s Roberto Alonso Community Center located at 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue, and at Miami Lakes Park East’s Youth Center located at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Both Winter Camps will be held from Tuesday, December 26, to Friday, January 5, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., except for New
Year’s Day, January 1. The Winter Camp at Royal Oaks Park is for children between the ages of 5 and 12 years old. The Winter Camp at the Youth Center is for children between the ages of 12 to 15 years old. To register or for information, contact the YMCA at 305-3576622, or visit www.ymcasouthflorda.org
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Mayor Manny Cid officially cuts ribbon to welcome 1000 Degrees Neopolitan Pizza
MAYOR MANNY CID joined the owners of the new 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza location on December 5 to officially cut the ribbon opening the new store at 7425 Miami Lakes Drive in the newly renovated Cypress Village Shopping Center. Cid is pictured with Karina and Edward Ramirez (center) along with a friend and manager Mauricio Banderas. At over 1000 degrees, the store’s custom revolving Neapolitan brick oven rotates the pizzas across the flames to perfection in just about two minutes. For more information and menu choices, call the store at 305-967-8559.
Mt. Sinai cardiologist Dr. Jeffrey Lin presents a ‘Keep Exercising at Any Age’ forum for seniors on January 9
Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee, in partnership with Mount Sinai Medical Center, will present their third seniors health workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. The presenter will be Dr. Jeffrey Lin, a cardiologist board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, nuclear cardiology, echocardiography and vascular ultrasound. He is also an active member of the Sports and Exercise Cardiology section of the ACC and has published research and spoken at international meetings in the areas of cardiovascular imaging and sports cardiology. Dr. Lin’s topic is “Keep Exercising at Any Age: How to Keep Up with Those That Are 20 Years Younger.” A light lunch will be served sponsored by Mount Sinai Medical Center and the event is open and free for anyone who wishes to attend. For more information about the Elderly Affairs Committee and their events, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/eac.
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Council recognizes retiring MDFR Battalion Chief Abel Fernandez
At the December 5 Town Council meeting, Chief Abel Fernandez, Battalion Chief of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Station 64 in Miami Lakes, was recognized due to his upcoming retirement. He was commended for his commitment to serve the community for the last three years. Twenty years ago, Fernandez began his career as a firefighter in Liberty City, where he gained invaluable experience as a fire paramedic. Later, he retained the title of Fire Lieutenant under the 11th Battalion which oversaw special operations. There he learned how to deal with haz-
ardous materials and how to be an excellent ASVAB technician. Fernandez then earned the rank of Captain where he dedicated his efforts in the coordination of a world-class fire marine operations group for MiamiDade County. For the past three years, Fernandez has not only been a dedicated Miami Lakes resident, but has been instrumental in ensuring the safety and preventive care of the community. Along with council members, he began a stroke prevention campaign called “Know Your Pulse” as well as the “R.A.M.P. It Up” campaign to encourage
residents to have vital medical information written down in anticipation of an emergency for First Responders. Also, Mayor Manny Cid and councilmembers proclaimed December 5 as “Zonta says ‘No” To Violence Against Women Day.” The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes is the local chapter of Zonta International and on November 25, the organization kicked off its “16 Days of Activism,” an international campaign to raise awareness and increase actions to end violence against women and girls locally and around the world.
MIAMI-DADE Battalion Fire Chief Abel Fernandez and his wife (center) are congratulated on his upcoming retirement by the Town Council (from left) Councilmembers Tim Daubert, Ceasar Mestre and Luis Collazo, Vice Mayor Frank Mingo, Councilmember Marilyn Ruano, Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez and Mayor Manny Cid.
TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES NOTICE IS HEREWITH GIVEN that meetings of the Town Council of the Town of Miami Lakes, Florida, and its committees, have been scheduled for the following dates, times and locations:
Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Thursday, January 4, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.
Youth Activities Task Force Meeting Wednesday, January10, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. In accordance with the provisions of F. S. Section 286.0105, should any person seek to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
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Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during December: Science in the City – Enjoy hands-on lessons infused with experiments to spark interest in STEM. Each new lesson builds upon the previous lesson. For ages 8-18 years old. Space is
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limited so contact branch to register. Meets at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 16. Homeschool Science Class – Children learn how to create different science projects. Space is limited. Contact branch to register. Scheduled at noon on December 20. iLUMA (inter-generational
literacy using music and art) is an arts integration program that combines music, literature, world culture and art with reading comprehension, memory and listening skills. Program is open to children from VPK to 5th grade and seniors looking to improve their memory skills. Presented by the South Florida
Chamber Ensemble at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 20. Library Lego Club – Imagination is key as participants build and create with LEGO. All ages are welcome at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 23. For Teens: Dungeons and Dragons Club - Play this fantasy role playing game and create your own adventure. For ages 13 and up at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, December 18. P2PU Presents Learning Circles – A study group designed for people who would like to take online courses while interacting with fellow learners. Featured course: “The Rise of Superheroes and Their Impact on Pop Culture.” To register, visit https://learningcircles. p2pu.org/en/signup/miamilakes-library-411/register. Meets at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19. Chess Club – Sharpen skills by playing other fans of this classic game at 3 p.m. on Wednesdays, December 13, 20 and 27. Writing With Culture – A writing workshop led by acclaimed author Pablo Cartaya designed to inspire attendees to come up with original stories
from their culture and apply it in their creative work. Everyone has a unique voice and story to share at this workshop at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 16. For Adults: Meditation Classes – Join in for meditation derived from Raja Yoga, a discipline that helps develop inner calm, clear thinking and personal well being. Scheduled for 11 a.m. on Fridays, December 15, 22 and 29. Book Discussion Group – Call or visit the branch for this month’s title. Scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19. Mario Diaz-Balart Outreach Table – A member of Congressman Mario DiazBalart’s staff will be available to discuss federal issues and address any concerns a constituent may have with a federal agency from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 27. Miami Lakes Branch Library is located at 6699 Windmill Gate Road and is open Monday and Tuesday from noon to 8 p.m., and Wednesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The branch is closed on Sundays. For more information, call 305-822-6520.
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Many years ago, Sonia Ferrera, the owner and founder of Southeast Computer Solutions, started decorating her office for Halloween since it coincided with her birthday. The occasion called for decorations, a ghoulish lunch and costume party with the office turned into a haunted house. Seeing the impact the decor had on her employees, Ferrera decided to decorate the offices for Thanksgiving with a pumpkin patch complete with crows, scarecrows and pilgrims.
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Naturally, Ferrera extended her decoration skills to Christmas and turned the offices into a winter wonderland with more and more decorations added from year to year. Today, at their Miami Lakes location, 15165 N.W. 77 Avenue, Suite 2009, the challenge now is “running out of room.� “The office is truly spectacular, “ said Ferrera, one of the newest members of the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce. “Pictures do not do it justice as the panoramic view is key.
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We have five Christmas trees, polar bears, penguins and much more. Every inch is filled with the Christmas spirit. We have our own version of the Rockefeller trees as it hits our ceiling. “The office is full of joy and the employees come in everyday and look for something new like a child on Christmas morning,� she added. “We have presents for employees, gifts for their children, and even their pets. The joy and love that we feel is priceless.�
For the seventh consecutive year, the Florida College System Publications Association (FSCPA) has named Miami Dade College’s student newspaper, The Reporter, the top college newspapers in the state. The publication was recognized for winning six first place awards and winning 12 among 18 individual categories during a recent FCSPA awards banquet in Orlando. The Reporter has amassed 100 awards from the FSCPA in the last seven years including 58 first-place honors. In addition to placing first in overall excellence, individuals won first place honors for InDepth Reporting by Maria Vizcanino and Riane Roldan; News Story by Diane Roldan; Humor Column by Katherine SOUTHEAST COMPUTER SOLUTIONS owner Sonia FerWallace-Fernandez; Picture rera transforms her Miami Lakes office into a Winter WonStory by Omar Negrin and Sebastian Ballestas; Editorial derland for employees to enjoy. Cartoon by Enio Acosta Jr., and Design by the Reporter’s staff. “I am so grateful for having such a supportive and hardworking staff,� said Maria Vizcaino, The Reporter’s editor-in-chief. “We were blessed to have been part of the paper. The real accomplishments are the experiences we had and the friends we made.� The Reporter features 16 pages, prints on a biweekly schedule, has a circulation of 10,250 per print cycle and is supplemented by a website with video and audio content. It is distributed at all eight MDC campuses and has newsrooms at the Kendall, North and Wolfson campuses.
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Shula’s Athletic Club hosted “Glo For The Cure” in October to raise funds for the Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative through fitness classes held under black lights. Participants were encouraged to wear white or neon colors, victims and survivors of cancers, and to share in the hashtag #GLOForTheCure. After counting the funds the Athletic Club raised $3,000 for the local organization and did its part in the search for a cure. Shula’s Athletic Club staff presented a check to Andrea Ivory, founder of WBHI.
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Two Pack 660 Cub Scouts do well in Pinewood Derby Every year the Cub Scouts of northwest Miami-Dade compete in a generations-old tradition, the Pinewood Derby. Each Cub Scout, grades 1 through 5, has the opportunity to turn blocks of wood and wheels into their own race car. The Derby was hosted this year at Hialeah High and over 100 cars were entered. Two Cub Scouts from Pack 660, chartered to Miami Lakes United Methodist Church and affiliated with Miami Lakes K-8 Center, achieved their goals. Aidan Schwinghammer’s “Cubstar,” designed to honor Scouting, won first place in the
largest racing division, the “Webelos Division” and earned him third place overall. Good friend, classmate and fellow Webelo Wilson Oliva’s car won third place in the “Best of Show” category for its unique Lego-inspired spaceship look. Pack 660 meets every Thursday at Miami Lakes United Methodist Church from 7 to 8 p.m. and all boys in grades 1 to 5 are invited to participate. For more information, contact Cub Master Sean Schwinghammer at 305-798-3724.
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WILSON OLIVA (left) and AIDAN SCHWINGHAMMER (right) received high honors during the recent Cub Scout Pinewood Derby at Hialeah High.
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Mayor discusses town’s mobility To the Editor The Miami Laker The culture in our town is no longer built around focusing on the next week, or month, or election cycle. We’re focusing on future generations. It’s a bigpicture approach, and part of that change is adjusting the way we think about our town’s mobility. How do our residents go to work, drop off kids at school, pick up groceries, and do everyday activities without getting stuck in traffic? We cannot ignore these questions anymore, nor can the answers be the status quo. We need a simple and commonsense approach. What we’ve done for the past 30 years in Miami-Dade County doesn’t work. Stand at any intersection in Miami-Dade during rushhour traffic and you will be immediately convinced that we are failing. Miami Lakes is trying to find solutions. We’ve reformed the process by which new developments impacting traffic get put into effect. Previously, developers would submit traffic studies and negotiate development agreements that never mitigated the traffic impact – hence, why we have gridlock today.
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Now, developers pay into a mobility fund that is exclusively utilized for transportation improvements throughout town. The list of mobility initiatives selected for funding were pinpointed via a transportation summit where all pertinent agencies, stakeholders, and the public attended. We’re not done. But we’re try-
ing. And we’re getting there – so you can get home faster. I applaud my colleagues for challenging the traffic congestion status quo of the past, and looking for innovative ways to combat traffic congestion in our community. Manny Cid Mayor Town of Miami Lakes
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Main Street website has been updated for users
The hub of Miami Lakes features a large oak tree inside Main Street, a sight natives and visitors alike recognize. Now visitors can see that iconic image on the home page of the updated website at www.mainstreetmiamilakes.com.
The new website is a userfriendly experience offering a dropdown toolbar for navigation leading visitors to the history of Main Street, information on directions, parking, a store directory, events and gallery of the street.
Classes and Recreation Calendar
The Town of Miami Lakes has scheduled the following classes and recreation activities through December. (Some classes end 12/21/17)
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The Town of Miami Lakes, homeowners associations, professional and volunteer groups have scheduled meetings during December and early January:
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Education Adv. Board Dec. 14 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Cultural Affairs Com. Jan. 4 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Youth Activities Task Force Jan. 10 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Homeowners Organizations Windmill Gate December 14 7:00 pm MCCC Loch Andrews December 18 7:00 pm MLOP Loch Isle December 18 7:00 pm MLOP Lake Glenn Ellen December 19 730 pm MCCC Serenity Point December 20 7:00 pm MCCC Royal Oaks December 20 7:30 pm MCCC Regatta Pointe December 21 7:00 pm MCCC Gramercy Park December 21 7:00 pm MCCC Lake Elizabeth December 25 7:00 pm MCCC Fountain Park December 25 7:30 pm MCCC Lake Martha December 26 6:30 pm MCCC Loch Lomond West December 26 7:30 pm MCCC Villa Vizcaya December 27 7:30 pm MCCC Anchorage December 28 7:00 pm MCCC Lake Sandra December 28 7:30 pm MCCC Lake Elizabeth January 1 7:00 pm MCCC Loch Lomond January 3 6:30 pm MLOP Royal Palm Estates January 4 7:00 pm MCCC Lake Carol January 4 7:30 pm MCCC Miami Lakes Clubs, Professional & Volunteer Groups M.L. Garden Club Mon. Dec, 25 7:00 pm MCCC M.L. Gar. Club bunco Wed. January 3 11:15 am MCCC M.L. Bridge Club Mondays 11:30 am MCCC MLCA Bridge Club Thursdays 11:00 am MCCC M.L. Quilting Club Tuesdays 11:15 am MCCC M.L. Kiwanis 2nd/4th Thurs 6:30 pm Pamper.Chef M.L. Toastmasters 1st/3rd Tues. ML Educ. Center M.L. Lions Club 1st/3rd Tues, 7:00 pm Bev. Hills.
MCCC: Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Ave. RACC: Robert Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Ave. MLOP is Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162 Street MLYC is Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive E. MLPW is Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue
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(55+ Senior Programs) Arts & Crafts Mon. (Ages 55+) 12 noon MCCC Computers (English) T/Th (Ages 55+) 9 & 11:15 am MCCC Computers (Spanish) M/W (Ages 55+) 9 & 11:00 am MCCC Knitting/Crocheting T/Th (Ages 55+) 1:00 pm MCCC Sewing T/Th (Ages 55+) 1:30 pm MCCC Tai Chi Mon.-Th. (Ages 55+) 9:00 am MCCC MCCC: Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Ave. RACC: Robert Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Ave. MLOP is Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162 Street MLYC is Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive E. MLPW is Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue Shula’s GC is Shula’s Golf Club, 7601 Miami Lakes Drive
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OLL’s boy’s volleyball team takes perfect season into semi-final loss
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Mater Academy wins over HML in girl’s basketball
THE GIRLʼS basketball teams for Mater Academy and Pace High are off to a good start this season. Last week, Mater Academy crushed Hialeah Miami Lakes, 75-15, in a home district game against their cross-town rival (pictured above). Guards Ambar Ramirez and Annette Alicandu led the Lady Lions, who won two consecutive games. As of last week, Mater Academy is 3-2, 3-0 with games against Ft. Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (4-3, 1-0), Westland Hialeah (0-2) and Ronald Reagan (0-3, 0-1). Pace is 5-1, 2-0, and coming off a 29-28 lost to iMater Charter. Mater Academy and Pace clash on Monday, December 18, at Pace.
Last year, Our Lady of the Lakes varsity boys volleyball team finished the season with two losses, including a defeat in the All Catholic Conference semi-final game. In 2017, there was a new focus and a new mission for the Cheetahs, making school history by playing in the Championship game. The team determination proved to be too much for their opponents during the regular season going undefeated with a record of 9-0, and they never lost a set going 18-0.
They were crowned the North Division Champions and awarded the No. 1 seed in the 4th Annual All Catholic Conference boys playoffs. In the quarterfinals, they defeated Epiphany, and for the second year in a row, they reached the semi-final game versus St. Thomas Catholic School. The Cheetahs were all business and defeated the Tornados in two straight sets and celebrated their first ever trip to the Championship game. Unfortunately, in the Cham-
pionship game, the Cheetahs faced a hot streaking team in the Wolverines of Belen Jesuit, and the Cheetahs suffered their first loss of the season. The boys made history by becoming the first OLL boys team to ever play in the championship game, and the Cheetahs were named the 2017 All Catholic Conference boys volleyball runner-ups. “It was a great season and a great ride. This team will forever have a special place in my heart,” said Coach John Garcia.
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Pace High girl’s soccer team defeats Mater Lakes Academy THE MIAMI LAKER
By Raquel Edmundson Special to The Miami Laker It was a victorious game for the Pace High School’s girl’s soccer team as they defeated local rival Mater Lakes Academy, 1-0, on November 30. Both teams played a strong match but it was the Spartans who edged out the Mater Lakes
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Bears in what was a conference game and Mater Lakes’ home opener. The Spartans lost their first two games of the season against Ransom Everglades and Miami Edison, but they are looking forward to facing off against Mast Academy, La Salle High School, Chaminade-Madonna
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College Prep, and Booker T. Washington High School in what remains of the regular season. Under new coach Jamel Johnson, the team is anticipating a strong 2017-2018 year with their hopes for a post season beginning in late January.
IN EARLY DECEMBER, Miami Lakes K-8 Center's DeafHard of Hearing students visited Dolphin Mall's 6th annual Signing Santa. The program, in its 17th year at Miami-Dade County Public Schools, provided the students time to share holidays wish lists with “Signing Santa.” This year, the DeafHard of Hearing students enjoyed breakfast, crafts, pictures with Signing Santa, a walk-through Santa’s Snow Village and games at Dave & Busters.
Miami Lakes K-8 Center hosts popular Family Night
MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER teachers, administrators and staff planned a wonderful family night for students and their parents. Staff, families, and community members had the opportunity to gather at the school for an evening of books, food and quality time. Teachers read their favorite story books to groups of students throughout the campus. More than 500 families enjoyed an evening of reading and dining at a line-up of food trucks.
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PACE HIGH SCHOOLʼS girl’s soccer team celebrates their victory over Mater Lakes Academy with their new coach Jamel Johnson (far right).
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Pace inducts new NHS members
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By Raquel Edmundson Special to The Miami Laker Pace High School celebrated some of its brightest students as 48 members were inducted into the school’s National Honor Society (NHS) chapter on December 4. The traditional NHS Induction Ceremony took place in the school’s Spartan Center where the students were joined by family members, Pace administration, faculty and staff. A meticulous selection process took place to identify current students in grades 10-12 with a 3.5 grade point average or higher, who have proven to be well-rounded students and members of their community. Eligible inductees were invitSTUDENT COUNCIL at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic ed by a committee of teachers School organized a bake sale to raise money for the victims and staff and all those considof Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria, and the earthquake that devastated Mexico. During the different school lunches, all students had the opportunity to buy delicious baked goods such as cookies, brownies, doughnuts, cupcakes and pastelitos. So far, the group has raised a total of $527.
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ered must exhibit excellence across four key pillars: Academics, leadership, service and character. The selection process included student submitted applications and written essays describing their personal accomplishments as Pace students and how they represent the qualities of the National Honor Society. Among those inducted were 15 sophomores, 20 juniors and 13 seniors. The dinner event included speeches by Pace principal Ana Garcia and NHS adviser Luis Mayo congratulating the students and their parents on their journey to this proud moment. Mayo, a Pace alumnus and former NHS member, recalled his own induction as one of the
PACE HIGH SCHOOLʼS 48 National Honor Society inductees are pictured during the December 4 dinner ceremony.
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In an initiative proposed by chairman Perla Tabares Hantman, the Miami-Dade School Board voted unanimously to promote and encourage participation in the 2018 Miami National College Fair, scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. on February 25, at the Doubletree Miami Mart Airport Hotel and Convention Center, 777 N.W. 72 Avenue. “The College Fair provides parents and students with excellent information about educational opportunities and choices,” said Hantman, who has cochaired the Fair’s local committee for 21 consecutive years. “It is a wonderful way for them to become informed and discover their options for post-secondary education.” Representatives from more than 200 colleges and universities will be at the Fair to provide information about admissions, financial aid, entrance exams and other related topics.
Spanish Lake Elementary’s Lesley Varas-Caraballo is Teacher of the Year
Lesley Varas-Caraballo has been honored as Spanish Lake Elementary’s Teacher of the Year and a selected District finalist. Teaching is embedded into her DNA, as her grandmother in Cuba, her mother, sister and brother are in education. Varas-Caraballo’s educational road began as a shy kindergarten student to immigrant parents. She was so introverted that the teacher didn’t think she understood English therefore was placed in an ESOL class. In grade two, she was placed in a Chapter 1 remedial class. She felt quite defeated until her teacher inspired her to believe in herself which led her to receive a district achievement award. From then on, she realized that one day, she could fulfill her dream of becoming a teacher. Varas-Caraballo continued her quest by graduating from the Miami-Dade Public School system completing an associates degree at Miami Dade College, and then graduating from FIU with honors on a full scholarship. Nothing would deter her from her goal. Despite working full time during college for a prominent ophthalmologist who did not agree with her field of study (elementary education), she knew she could make a difference in the lives of her students. Growing and learning for 17 years as an educator, she feels that we are not guaranteed tomorrow, and we must make the best of every situation. With great loss comes perseverance. Last year was the loss of her precious grandmother, her cherished friend who was also an educator, and a treasured student. Varas-Caraballo is a highly effective Nationally Board Certified educator. She is the recipient of numerous grants which have been instrumental in filling her classroom with items to enhance her student’s educational endeavors and her creative learning projects with them. She has earned numerous leadership positions at the school and within the community. Presently, she is dedicated to being the co-chairperson of Robotics and STEAM programs at Spanish Lake. A devoted wife, mother of three and a dedicated teacher, she has the privilege to help shape the minds of many children. She considers her students to be her own children for the little time the are in her class. Her goal is to inspire children to be kind-hearted and to think outside-of-the-box in order to change the world in a positive way.
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MIAMI LAKES UNITED SOCCER CLUBĘźS U15 boys team won the 31st Plantation Thanksgiving Classic Tournament, which was sanctioned by the FYSA and opened to all U.S. soccer affiliates. The Miami Lakes Soccer Club team competed against some of the top-tier teams in Florida and the nation enroute to winning the Gold competition and the championship.
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The First Christmas
DECEMBER 15, 2017
By Rey Cruz, Campus Pastor New Testament Baptist Church Merry Christmas! These are words most people love to hear because it means that we are in the midst of a season full of hope and joy. From the wondrous expectations held by children, to the colorful lights that decorate our homes, and the delicious food that we share with friends and family; the Christmas season is certainly filled with joy and hope. Of course, all of it is made possible by the event by which the history of the world is measured…the birth of Jesus. I have often wondered if the original players of the Christmas story would recognize the modern North American Christmas season as somehow associated with the
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event that they experienced that fist Christmas night. Would Joseph and Mary identify our celebration with REY CRUZ the birth of their firstborn baby boy? I am not too convinced they would. Christmas in our society has become so merchandized, stressful, and politically correct that there are only faint shadows of the manger in Bethlehem upon our minds during this time. So, let us remember that the first Christmas was as simple and as humble as it was glorious. The first Christmas was about a humble woman who, while yet a young virgin, bore the indignity of being pregnant out of wedlock.
The first Christmas was about a humble man who stayed by his fiancée’s side, even though he would probably be blamed by his contemporaries for not being able to wait until the marriage was official. The first Christmas was about this young couple who reached Bethlehem a little late for the census and found no room – or were given no room – at the local inn. The first Christmas was about this young couple having to seek out shelter for the night in what was tantamount to a barn. Most of all, the first Christmas was about Jesus, who Christians believe, and the Bible teaches, is God incarnate…the Savior of the world. He came to earth to bring peace between God and man. He came to offer forgiveness and eternal life as a free gift. Yet in spite of His divine credentials He was born in a manger in a tiny town on the outskirts of the vast Roman Empire. This “King of Glory” came not garbed in royal attire. There was no crown on His head that night. Instead He came in the form of a baby who was eventually swathed by old cloths in a simple manger. It was a scant beginning to the most fantastic life that has ever been lived. This Christmas as we busy ourselves with the hustle and bustle of putting everything together for the 24th and 25th of December, let us allow our minds to be taken back to the first Christmas and the real reason why we experience love, hope, and joy, during this season. It is because in a simple and humble manner, God offered mankind the greatest gift we could ever receive. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
‘Lamb for Chrismas’
By Rev. Pedro Rivera Sunrise Presbyterian Church Our cultural traditions dictate pretty much what we will eat for Christmas each year. For those of us growing up in a Puerto Rican family, it is Arroz con Gandules (rice with pigeon peas), Lechon “asao” (roast pork), and of course, the “Piece De Resistance” pasteles puertoriquenos (a kind of tamale made of green bananas stuffed with flavorful meat). Without these three staple dishes, there is no Christmas, at least, that is the sentiment for us Puerto Ricans. Now that we are older, wiser and people of faith, we realize that there would be no Christmas if God had not sent the “Lamb.” When Jesus is called the Lamb of God in John 1:29 and John 1:36, it is referring to Him as the perfect and ultimate sacrifice for sin. In order to understand who Christ was and what He did, we must begin with the Old Testament, which contains prophecies concerning the coming of Christ as a “guilt offering” (Isaiah 53:10). In fact, the whole sacrificial system established by God in the Old Testament set the stage for the coming of Jesus Christ, who is the perfect sacrifice God would provide as atonement for the sins of His people (Romans 8:3, Hebrews 10). It is not surprising to me now that I’ve been to the Holy Land, to understand who the Lamb is. I stood at the place called the “Shepherd’s Field.” At the birthplace of Jesus in nearby Bethlehem - the Shepherds would know Jesus because he would be the only newborn and as is well known from the often told Christmas story found in the Gospel of Luke 2, Mary wrapped her newborn son “in swaddling clothes” (Luke 2:7). What on earth were swaddling clothes, and why would Luke
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have bothered to include this detail in his account of the birth of Jesus? Swaddling clothes are strips of cloth. This white linen was used to wrap the baby Jesus at the moment of His birth. The same swaddling clothes were used by the priests after they had bathed and cleaned the lambs that would be slaughtered at the temple in Jerusalem. The clothes were used to wipe dry and clean the lamb going to be sacrificed. The newborn Jesus is already clean and pure. Jesus would go to Jerusalem, 30 years later, to be slaughtered for all humankind that would accept Him as Lord and Savior. All Christendom believes that it is through His death on the cross as God’s perfect sacrifice for sin and His resurrection three days later that we can now have eternal life if we believe in Him. The fact that God himself has provided the offering that atones for our sin is part of the glorious good news of the gospel that is so clearly declared in Peter 1:18-21. “For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake. Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God.” I rejoice in saying Have a Very Merry Christmas and Praise God for the Lamb!
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By Father Jose Alvarez Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church Christmas is one of the most cherished times of the year! Throughout the world people anticipate its celebration with colorful festivities that take on varied expressions in different cultures.
It is a time in which the beautiful sounds of carols soothe our ears and hearts. It is a time in which our eyes are mesmerized by delightful decorations and the gleam of twinkling lights. It is a time in which all kinds of gifts are generously and joyfully exchanged. It is time of
By Rev. Keith R. Scott Miami Lakes Congregational Church As we approach Christmas of 2017, my heart is heavy around the recent massacre of 305 Sufi Muslims, worshipping in a mosque, and 26 members of 1st Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, worshipping in church. I can’t help but be concerned about the state of affairs in the world today. There’s slavery in Libya, terrorism all over the world, and intimidation and threats of nuclear proliferation from North Korea. But sometimes it’s hard for us to concern ourselves with issues in nations far away, as we are overwhelmed with our own issues. Homelessness, hunger, unemployment, health care, taxes, sexual harassment, and violence, are just some of the issues we currently struggle with as a nation today. Where’s the “Good News?” The “Good News” came with the birth of a baby boy, more than 2000 years ago in a city called Bethlehem. A baby boy born in a stable, lying in a manger, born to a virgin named Mary, who was engaged to a man named Joseph. And the Holy Scriptures tell us… And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the
city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a KEITH manger. And sudSCOTT denly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Luke 2:10-14 And as we celebrate Christmas this year, let us be reminded that Jesus is the “Good News.” Jesus is Immanuel “God with us.” In spite of all the darkness in the world today, Jesus is the light that gives us hope, peace, joy, and love. So, as we find ourselves in a world gone wrong, Christmas is a time of hope for the world. Christmas is a time of peace in the world. Christmas is a time of joy to the world. And during this season of gift giving, there’s no greater gift to us, than the birth of Jesus. Share the gift of Christmas this year by sharing the gift of love. There’s no greater gift that we can give than love. May you and your families have a joyous, peaceful, hopeful, and wonderful Christmas. May you and your families be filled with the gift of love.
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beauty, unity and hope. For Christmas, the spirit of this time is particularly understandable since Christmas is a celebration of FATHER the birth of ALVAREZ Jesus Christ. Christians believe that Jesus, the Word through whom all good things were made, took on flesh and came into the world to reveal the fullness of beauty, unity and hope which is always in our midst, but which our eyes are often clouded from seeing. Jesus came to shed light on the goodness of our existence. Consequently, Jesus is regarded as the light of the world! May the reality of Christmas therefore serve us well! As the light in the afternoon sky grows day by day beyond Christmas, may the lights of our vision also grow so we may all the more cherish the beauty, unity and hope we already know and allow the spirit of this time to enhance it. To people of all creeds, countries and cultures here in our local community, may this Christmas be for you, your loved ones and us all at a time of great light – a time to celebrate the blessings which are uniquely ours!
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What the Angels have to say
By Al Pino, Pastor Palm Vista Community Church Angels. Some people love them; some could care less about them, yet the Bible is filled with references to them. We find in the Bible that angels, as God’s mighty messengers, play an important role in the Christmas story. They were sent by God to announce Christ’s birth. Imagine with me for a moment what the angels must have been thinking on that Christmas day… for, from the beginning of time, they watched in wonder at God's redemptive activity. They watched God create man in His image…They watched man rebel against his Creator...They watched God promise to send a Savior to redeem mankind. They watched God graciously keep His people throughout the Old Testament as a testimony to His promise to bring forth a Savior from those people, Israel. They then watched as the Father sent His Son, Jesus, born of a virgin. A multitude of them announced Christ’s birth and declared God’s glory …They watched Christ live the perfect life that man was supposed to live in obedience to God’s moral law…They watched in horror as Christ was beaten and
PASTOR AL PINO hung on a cross to die for the sins of God’s people who failed to obey that moral law…They watched God raise Christ from the dead for the forgiveness of our sins. So, here is what the angels have to say to us this Christmas: “Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior!” May you bow your knee and life to Christ as Your Lord and Savior this Christmas! May you know the peace that He brings as the Prince of Peace. This peace is defined as peace between you and God. This peace is firm and eternal assured for you by Christ’s death and resurrection. Please join us at Palm Vista Community Church’s Christmas Eve day service at 10:30 a.m. We meet in the Miami Lakes Middle School auditorium.
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Miami Lakes Area Houses of Worship
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6250 Miami Lakes Dr. East www.GoElevateChurch.com Sunday Worship..............9, 11 & 1 PM Youth: Fridays..............................7 PM
Fulfilled Life Church Telephone 786-378-2356 Country Club Middle School 18305 N.W. 75 Place Sunday Service (Eng.)..10:30 AM
Sunrise Presbyterian Church
Telephone: 954-435-1313 www.faithisthevictoryfellowship.com Sunday Service.....................10:30 AM (Cobb Theaters – 6711 Main Street) Theatre 17
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M.L. Congregational Church
6701 Miami Lakeway South Telephone: 305-822-4313 Adult Sunday School...................9 AM Children’s Sunday School.....10:30 AM Worship.................................10:30 AM
18400 N.W. 68 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-5841 Worship.................................10:00 AM (Children’s Church) Servicio en Espanol...............11:30 AM
The Church of the Epiphany
15650 Miami Lakeway North Telephone: 305-558-3961 www.episcopalmiamilakes.com Sunday Eucharist...................10:30 AM Children’s Sunday School.....10:15 AM Adult Bible Study.......................11 AM Misa en Espanol......................9:00 AM Escuela Dominical................12:15 PM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
8201 N.W. 186 Street Telephone: 305-829-0049 Spanish service.............................9 AM English service.......................12:30 PM Tuesday (Spanish).........................7 PM Wednesday (English)....................7 PM
Palm Vista Community Church
Meeting at Miami Lakes Middle School Auditorium 6425 Miami Lakeway North Telephone: 305-822-6999 Worship Service....................10:30 AM
Temple Tifereth Jacob 5901 N.W. 151 Street Telephone: 305-557-2651 Call for Service Schedule
Iglesia Biblica Cristiana Español Servicios
Telephone: 305-557-1959 Sunday service........................4:00 PM Wednesday Youth....................7:30 PM 6250 Miami Lakes Drive East
Iglesia El Nuevo Comienzo
6701 Miami Lakeway South Services in Spanish Sunday service.......................12:30 PM Thursday service.....................8:00 PM
Faith Is The Victory Fellowship
Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church
15801 N.W. 67 Avenue Telephone: 305-558-2202 Sunday services in English 9:30, 11 AM and 5:30 PM Sunday services in Spanish 8 AM, 12:45 PM and 7 PM Saturday services 8:30 AM, 5 PM Daily services 7 and 8:30 AM Confessions: Saturdays 3:30 PM
Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic Church
8445 N.W. 186 Street Telephone: 305-829-6141 Daily services (Spanish) 8:30 AM Saturday (English) 5:30 PM Saturdays (Spanish) 7 PM Sundays (English) 8 & 10:30 AM Sundays (Spanish) 9 AM, 12:30 PM, 7 PM
North Palm Baptist Church
7801 N.W. 178 Street Telephone: 305-558-2032 www.NorthpalmBaptist.org Sunday Bible Study.................9:15 AM Sunday Worship....................10:30 AM Wednesday Service..................7:00 PM
M.L. United Methodist Church
14800 N.W. 67 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-7274 www.miamilakesumc.net Traditional Worship Service.10:00 AM Contemporary Service..........11:30 AM (Child care and children’s/youth Sunday School during both services.)
New Testament Baptist Church The Gathering Place
6601 N.W. 167 Street Telephone: 305-558-4930 Sunday Service..........................11 AM Bible Study ............................9:45 AM Wednesday Bible Study...........7:00 PM Wednesday Youth Group.........7:00 PM
Orthodox Cathedral of Christ The Saviour
575 W. 68 Street Telephone: 305-821-3622 Sunday service (English)........9:00 AM Sunday service (Spanish).....10:30 AM Bible School...............................11 AM
16601 N.W. 77 Court Telephone: 305-822-0437 Home of The Orthodox Book Center Sat. Vespers.................................6 PM Sun. Matins............................8:40 AM Sun. Liturgy...............................10 AM Sunday School & Inquirer Classes
5941 N.W. 176 St., Bldg. #5 Telephone: 305-244-9425 www.icrvidanueve.com
5700 W. 12 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-3232 Worship Service...................10:45 AM
St. Andrews Lutheran Church
Iglesia Cristiana Reformada Vida Nueve
Hialeah Church of Christ
Palm Springs United Methodist Church Voice for Jesus
Cobb Miami Lakes Theatre #11 Telephone 305-558-1060 6711 Main Street (Temporary meeting location) 305-818-0565 Shula’s Hotel (Davis Cup Room) Sunday service......................10:00 AM 6842 Main Street, Miami Lakes Sunday Bible Study.................9:30 AM Youth service.........................10:00 AM Sunday Worship Service.......10:30 AM Children services...................10:45 AM (Nursery provided) Sunday Evening Service..........6:00 PM Wednesday Bible Study...........7:30 PM (Editor’s Note: All information provided by individual houses of worship. Confirm service times by telephone.
The Person of Christmas
By Pastor Matt Sanders North Palm Baptist Church The Person of Christmas, Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 2:1-20: But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from Holy Spirit. She will bear a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save his people from their sins. All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken to the prophet: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and they shall call His name
PASTOR MATT SANDERS Immanuel (which means, God with us)” Matthew 1:20-23. 1) Jesus (God who saves”) She will bear a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins. (Matthew 1:21). Yeshua/Joshua: “God is Salvation.”
Miami Lakes Congregational Church has scheduled a concert and a special remembrance service to honor the holidays this month. “Angels we have heard on Christmas” will be presented at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 17. This is a family concert featuring the vocal and piano students from the studio of Dr. Raquel Rubi. The students, ranging in age from 3 to 16 years old, will perform selections from the classical repertoire and sing-along some favorite Christmas carols. The concert is free and everyone is welcome to support the community’s young generations of artists as they celebrate Christmas. A “Blue Christmas”, a service
of remembrance, comfort and hope, has been scheduled at 7 p.m. on Monday, December 18. Miami Lakes Congregational Church is located at 6701 Miami Lakeway South across from Miami Lakes K-8 Center. For more information, call the church office at 305-822-4313. Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, 15801 N.W. 67 Avenue, is holding special holiday services at new times for the end of the 2017 year and holiday season. The mass schedule for Christmas and New Year at Our Lady of the Lakes includes: Christmas Eve, December 24 - 4:30 p.m. Festival of Carols, 5 p.m. in English and 11:30 p.m Festival of Carols. Christmas Day, December 25
2) Immanuel (“God with Us”) Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). (Matthew 1:23). 3) Savior… Christ…. Lord (“God who frees Us”) For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:11). Many well-meaning people love the Idea of Christmas because they can keep Christ in the cradle – but he claims to be, King of Kings and Lord of Lords! The question is…Is Jesus your Savior! Is Jesus your Christ? Is Jesus your Lord?
Houses of worship have special services
- Midnight: Bilingual service, 10:30 a.m. in English and 12:30 p.m. in Spanish. New Year’s Day, Sunday, January 1 - 9:30 a.m. in Spanish and 10:30 p.m. in English. January 1 is not a holy day of obligation this year, according to the church. For more information on times and services, contact the church at 305-3625315. On December 24, Christmas Eve, Sunrise Presbyterian Church, located at 18400 N.W. 68 Avenue, will present the Chancel Choir in a Christmas Cantata performance at the 10 a.m. service, and later, a Candlelight Service will be held at 7 p.m. For more information call 305-821-5841.
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MAIL TO THE MIAMI LAKER 15450 NEW BARN ROAD, SUITE 103 MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA 33014
Eddie Rodriguez, Broker/Owner RE/MAX Unique Realty Lake Katharine Shopping Center 6167 Miami Lakes Dr. East, Miami Lakes, FL 33014
305.822.7444
Website: www.wesellfloridanow.com
RE/MAX Realty 1 5631 Biscayne Boulevard Miami, FL 33137 Broker-Owner Eddie Rodriguez
305.822.8216
eddiebroker@gmail.com
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THE MIAMI LAKER
Live in Miami Lakes Luxury
If You Are Thinking About Selling Your Home, Let’s Talk. Call me today!
Lynn Ancel Matos 305-790-7952
lynnancelmatos@gmail.com
“I am all about results and resolutions.”
Unique Realty
6167 Miami Lakes Drive, Miami Lakes
• Large 1, 2 and 3 bedroom rentals • 2 and 3 bedroom Townhomes* • Stainless steel appliances with • Resort style pool with granite countertops* large sunning area • Washer & Dryer in every unit • Controlled access entry • 24-hour emergency maintenance • Shula’s Athletic Club Benefit * Select units
During the holiday season, my thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made this year a very successful one. Wishing you peace, joy, health and prosperity throughout the coming year. I look forward to working with you in the years to come. Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Letʼs make 2018 the best year ever!!
Magaly Rubio,
CIPS, CRS, ePro, GRI, TRC Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Broker Associate, Commercial Investment Certified
305-821-0203 • Fax: 954-384-7912
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Palm Springs North. This home is an a o riginal in in a family family community. community. 2 bedrooms, bedrooms,, 1 original bath, garage can be converted to a third rd bedroom and enough room for a 2nd nd b athroom. Roof Roof is is 5 years years old. old. Does Does have have an an bathroom. attic and can install central A/C. Home is solid, just needs some TLC. Great family fam ily community. Miami-Dade County patrolled ed night n ight and and day. day. Lot Lot size size is is 11,623 11,623 sq. sq. ft. ft. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
Step iinto Step nto a n nice ice s surprise. urprise. This This very very spacious spacious 3 bedrooms, 2 updated upd ated bathrooms home features a fully upd dated kitchen w/extra updated ca binet space, space, 2,637 2,637 adjusted adjusted sq. sq. ft. ft. Beautiful Beautiful cabinet wood floors. Master is spacious w/a sitting area for office or TV V room, Roman bathtub, and his & hers closet close et spaces. Washer and dryer located in laundry lau undry rom. rom True 2-car 2 car garage. Roof is 5 years ye ears new. Large fenced b ack yard yard with with plenty plenty room room for for a pool. pool. Home Home is is back p riced right. right. priced
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Beautiful Lakes on the Green updated single si ngle family family home. home. All All 4 bedrooms bedrooms are are large, larg g e, 2.5 updated Amazing 2 .5 u pdated bathrooms. bathrooms. 2,728 2,728 sq. sq. ft. ft. Am azing pool 15X30 p oo l 1 5X30 feet, feet, 6 ffoot oot deep, deep, IIn n a Key Key WestWeststyle setting. Wood Wo ood floors and stairs tthroughout. hroughout. Updated Updated kitchen kitchen w/wood w/w wood cabinets cabinets and a nd granite granite counter counter top. top. Spacious Spacious master master w/ w/ nice area n ice sitting sitting a rea and and super super large large bathroom. bathroom. A can be an Large lloft oft ca n b e a n office. office e. L arge ffamily amily and and living living Truly entertaining rroom. oom. T ruly a ffamily amily e nterttaining home. home. Call Debbie 305-788-5008. SALE! C all D ebbie 3 05-788-5008. FOR FOR SA LE!
Extremely well kept lakefront home. e. 3 bedrooms, b edrooms, 2 baths, baths, w with ith 1-car 1-car garage garage in highly ghly sought after Miami Lakes on Sable Drive. ive. 1,873 1 ,873 sq sq.. ft. ft. lliving iving a area rea built built in in 1969. 1969. New New A/C, A C, A/ allll a a appliances ppliances 1-year 1-year new. new. All All tiled tiled floors. floors. Roof R oo f 14 1 4 ye years ars well well kept. kept. Great Great sch schools, ools, low low taxes. taxe x s. Spacious enclosed Florida room overlooking king tranquil lake. Relax on a floating raft. No association a ssociation fee. fee. Great Great neighborhood. neighborhood. Call Debbie 305-788-5008. C all D ebbie 3 05-788-5008. SOLD SOLD
Lakeview For Rentt in Palm Springs North. One O ne bedroom, bedroom, private private home, home, full full bathroom bathroom and a nd kitchen efficiency. All All tiled. Central A/C new 1 year. New appliances ces and countertop. $900 and month, 1st, last a nd one month security. Includes electric, water and Comcast, no internet. No smokers. rs. Must have background check and ch heckk a nd credit credit report. report. Call Debbie 305-788-5008. 8-5008.
FOR RENT. ELEGANT! Single familyy 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 939 adj. sq. ft., 2-story, ory, built 2-car b uilt 1991, 19 9 1 , 2 -car garage, garage, Central Central A/C A//C 8 months months old, roof 8 years old. Tile and wood floors. ors. Very nice patio. patio furniture stays. $2,400 400 month, 1st, last and 1 month security. ity. Community Com munity has olympic-size olympic-size pool, clubhouse, clubhous use, e tennis, racquet ball, baseketball. No HOA H OA approval. Will need 2 months pay stubs, bs, background b ackground and and credit credit check. check.
Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
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DECEMBER 15, 2017
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R E A L E S TAT E C L A S S I F I E D Wishing our customers, friends and neighbors a Happy Holiday Season and a Prosperous New Year! Serving Miami Lakes And The
Surrounding Areas For Over 50 Years!
ROSA NELL HAMMER
Broker/Associate
(305) 898-9315
PALM SPRINGS NORTH
ALLAN PELAEZ Broker/Associate
(786) 301-9520
MIAMI LAKES
PENDING
17121 N.W. 82 Avenue - $330,000
8421 Dundee Terrace - Reduced - $549,000
Great starter home in sought-after PSN area. Metal roof, freshly painted inside and out. Updated kitchen with lots of extras; under mount LED lights, automatic cabinet doors, granite countertops. Covered carport, enclosed patio. Huge backyard with fruit trees. Terrazo floors in bedrooms, waterproof laminate floors in living area. No HOA.
Great one-story Spanish-style waterfront property located on west side of Miami Lakes. Panoramic view of Lake Glenn Ellen, very relaxing backyard with lots of shade and colorful trees. Plenty of room for a pool. Split floor plan, S/S appliances incl. gas stove. New compressor, gas water heater. Jack/Jill bathroom, cabana bath. Custom built hurricane proof front door.
MIAMI LAKES
MIAMI SPRINGS
PENDING
570 Raven Drive - $399,000
FOR RENT – 16200 Aberdeen Way – $4,000
Great 3/2 home in a quiet neighborhood. No neighbors across the street. Minutes away fom MIA and highways. This cozy house is in Move-In Condition. New roof (2015), A/C (2016) and Washer/Dryer (2015). Remodeled kitchen & bathroom, impact windows and doors, new tankless water heater, large backyard with privacy fence.
Great house in one of Miami Lakes’ most sought after neighborhoods (Loch Lomond). One-story home with two-car garage and swimming pool. Recessed lighting, large kitchen with granite countertop and S/S appliances. Lots of closet space. Tree-lined community with guard gate and 24-hr. security within walking distance to downtown Miami Lakes.
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
6850 Main Street Miami Lakes, FL 33014 • (305) 822-9800
NEW LISTING
Miami Lakes #1 top producing agents 2001-2016
8340 NW 154 Terrace - Royal Palm Estates
5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home located in highly desired & guarded community. Oversized corner lot. Double volumn ceilngs at entry, vaulted ceilings throughout. 3,604 s.f. home with all custom finishes. Large covered terrace overlooks generous backyard & pool. $690,000.
7960 NW 167 Terrace - Royal Oaks
7210 Gleneagle Drive - Loch Lomond
Breathtaking long lake views in a unique home in gated golf course community. Courtyard-style home has 5 bed/ 3 baths. Oversize 15,000 s.f. lot. Top-of-line renovations. Home has all impact doors/windows, and soaring high volume ceilings throughout. Oversize lot. $895,000.
6820 N. Augusta Dr.-Country Club of Miami
Lakefront 4 bedroom/3 bathroom (plus den) home with modern remodeling throughout. Top-of-the-line kitchen with all S/S appliances. Great natural lighting. Private covered terrace in master overlooking unique courtyard pool area, covered patio and lakefront views. $675,000.
Luxurious 7 bed/4.5 bath home with panoramic golf course views. Sitting on a double lot, home has keystone accents, high volume ceilings, remodeled kitchen, oversize dining room, fireplace, breakfast area. Generous pool area and full size tennis court. $998,000.
0 N.W. 168 Terrace - Royal Oaks Empty Waterfront Vacant Home Site For Sale! Extremely rare to find - this perfectly located lot is one of the last remaining lakefront lots available. Site is located in private, guard-gated community in the heart of Miami Lakes. $395,000.
15634 N.W. 81 Court - Silver Crest South
PENDING SALE
Top of the line home sitting on oversized 14,000+ sq.ft. lot. Totally remodeled featuring all impact doors/windows, wood & granite cabinets, built-in entertainment center, new pool tile line finishes & 1-year old pool heater. Old Chicago brick pavers, freshly painted inside & out. $779,000.
Arturo Rodriguez, P.A.
Maria Victoria Zarate-Rodriguez
Broker-Associate
Realtor-Associate
305-827-4521 305-308-9482
16960 NW 86 Court - Royal Oaks
786-348-7780
Fully remodeled 5/4 custom-built home with over 4,838 s.f. Open kitchen with modern finishes, quartz counters, gas range stove, all new S/S appliances. Soaring high volume ceilings. Generous master with sitting area. Expansive pool and cabana bar. $799,000.
16752 NW 77 Place - Royal Oaks
Private, elegant 5/5 custom-built, gated home. All renovated kitchen & baths. Marble floors, high volume ceilings, plantation shutters. Smart Home capacities incl. iPhone controlled surround sound and more. Oversize driveway, 3-car garage, patio & terrace overlook generous pool area and gazebo. $1,087,500.
SOLD
16222 NW 79 Avenue - Royal Oaks
Lakefront custom-built 4/4.5 Smart home. Soaring vaulted ceilings, impact doors/windows, marble flooring, elevator. Gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, granite counters. Spacious master w//his/her master baths and balcony. Large covered terrace overlooking pool area w/builtin BBQ, long lake views. $783,000.
NEW PRICE
15941 Dornoch Round - Loch Lomond 4 bed/3 1/2 bath home with panoramic lakefront views. Sitting on nearly 18,000 sf lot, home situated on a 3 home cul-de-sac offering a very private setting. Home has circular driveway & 2-car garage. Stunning pool area with great lakefront views. New Price $790,000.
15840 W. Prestwick Place - Loch Lomond
Luxurious lake/golf course home on 1/2 acre in exclusive Loch Lomond golf course community. Ideal layout blends all living/dining areas with gourmet kitchen. Plantation shutter window treatments, upgraded top-of-the line bathrooms, marble/hardwood flooring throughout. Expansive travertine pool deck in pool/spa area. $1,279,000.
SOLD
7905 NW 164 Terrace - Royal Oaks
Luxurious 7/7 lakefront “mansion-like” home. One-of-a-kind wrap around lot, one of largest in area, enhances pool with direct long lake views. Every bedroom has own bathroom, master has large sitting area and private terrace. Covered terrace overlooking backyard and recently finished pool/patio area. $840,000.
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