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Vol. 44, No 8
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Winners of Main Street Banner contest have art unveiled on April 4
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Saris grant provides bike racks at Royal Oaks Park. (See story on Page 10}
Rep. Manny Diaz Jr. names local area citizens to newly formed Blasting Task Force
A legislative task force was recently created to assist the state’s Fire Marshall Office in its efforts to find some solutions to the blasting which is allegedly causing damages to homes in the Northwest Miami-Dade area and the City of Miramar. Miami Lakes residents Josh Dieguez, Albert Aguiar and Daissys Estrada, Country Club of Miami Community Councilman Alex Rizo, Palm Springs North Civic Association board member Mercy Sierra and Miramar resident Kate Tobon will review the findings of the state’s blasting study and help State Representative Manny MIAMI LAKES student artists whose creative works were selected as overall winners in the Diaz Jr. craft ideas, solutions, ideally for legislation, clarifying Main Street Banner Art Contest celebrated at a special exhibit and unveiling on April 4. (See story on Page 3.) certain statues and working with the Fire Marshall to reform how residential areas are impacted after the study is completed sometime in June. Diaz and State Senator Rene Garcia secured $300,000 last year for the blasting study after
residents complained about the rock miners’ explosions allegedly destroying their properties. The study would include measures to reduce the blasting intensity and frequency; move blasting zones further from residential areas; and require compensation for property owners for damages. Diaz indicated the study is not aimed at slowing down the rock mining industry’s blasting activities or hurting concrete business but making sure “we can find a middle ground between quality of life for residents near blasting zones and concrete production for the state.” “We have been fighting this for years, and it’s time to get a resolution that finally addresses all concerns,” Diaz said. “Palm Springs North, Miami Lakes, Northwest Miami-Dade, (Please see Page 2)
Flag football players attend Dolphins Spring Break Camp
A Look Inside:
MORE THAN 70 Miami Lakes youngsters attended the Miami Dolphins Spring Break Camp at Royal Oaks Park. (See story on Page 5.)
I Town Police Commander I News and Notes of interest I Anthony Artiles named new I BGEC Civic Engageurges businesses to create safety from the Town of Miami Lakes. General Manager at Shula’s ment students participate in and security plans..................2 See pages.........................6 & 7 Athletic Club..........................10 Lead2Feed program..........19
I Theatre Review: This Ran- I Mater Lakes Thespians I MLEC’s Lourdes Diaz I Community Calendar, 11, dom World now playing at Main present Peter Pan at Miami nominated for Principal of the School, sports and church news, Street Playhouse.....................3 Dade College April 26-28........8 Year honors..........................16 14-20, Classified ads...20-23
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Diaz optimistic that blasting Town Commander urges businesses study will produce relief to create safety and security plans (Coninued from Page 1) Miramar and Doral all suffer these powerful blasts up to three times a week.” Diaz said he’s optimist that the study will work in favor of both parties impacted by the blasting and the rock miners. “I’m confident that the completed study will validate what we’ve been experiencing in our homes on a regular basis, and I look forward to the opportunity
to finally address this issue and provide relief for these communities once and for all.” CFO and State Fire Marshall Jimmy Patronis has visited the areas impacted by the blasting as part of the study in finding some solutions. The Palm Springs North Civic Association, the Town of Miami Lakes and Miramar fully support Diaz’s initiative to resolve the blasting crisis.
Town’s Networking Mixer set for April 26 at Dr. Limon Ceviche Bar
Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee’s next After Hours Business Networking Mixer is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, at Dr. Limon Ceviche Bar, 7341 Miami Lakes Drive, in the Cypress Village Shopping Center. Interested attendees can stop by after work and meet between
30 to 60 professionals in just several hours. Members include business professionals and executives, business owners, investors, entrepreneurs, and startups from a diverse range of industries. Make new business connections and new friends while having fun in a professional setting.
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Local business owners should create a safe and security plan for their employees to respond to emergencies such as a burglary and armed robbery or a disgruntled person intent on harming people with gun violence. Miami Lakes Police Commander Major Javier Ruiz said drafting such a plan is crucial to react to critical incidents until the police and fire rescue arrive on the scene. As the guest speaker for the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce monthly membership meeting last week at Shula’s Hotel, Ruiz said he would recommend the Run, Hide or Fight concept, which is frequently used by most businesses in South Florida. “The first key element is to run,” he said. “If something is wrong, identify where’s the best place to exit your business.” Ruiz said employees should evacuate the building and run to a safe location and call the police. “Grab who you can and run,” he said. “Get yourself to a safe location first and then dial 911.” The Hide concept is another safe and secure procedure. Ruiz said if there’s a possible threat outside a business, employees should first lock and block before hiding in a safe place, then call the police. Ruiz said employees may not have any other alternatives than to use the Fight concept.
MIAMI LAKES POLICE COMMANDER Major Javier Ruiz receives a Certificate of Appreciation from Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce president Magaly Rubio following his luncheon appearance. “You may have to act with should get feedback from their aggression,” he said. staff members while crafting In his 22 years as a police out the plan. officer, Ruiz said he has had the “Once completed, they should opportunity of working on the practice and make sure employadministrative side of law en- ees understand their roles,” he forcement, working with busi- said. ness owners to develop crime In response to the Stoneman prevention plans. Douglas High shooting masHe said some businesses sacre, Ruiz said police resource installed security surveillance officers were placed at Miami cameras to spot suspicious peo- Lakes K-8 Center and Bob ple hanging around their com- Graham Education Center to panies. protect students and teachers But some would-be robbers from gun violence. can avoid the security systems He said the town is using its and the Run, Hide or Fight idea own police officers for the may have to be used to keep remainder of the school year employees safe from harm. until the Miami-Dade County Ruiz said the concept is like Schools police use their officers a fire drill and business owners starting the next school year.
Theatre Review:
This Random World now playing to May 6 at Main St. Playhouse By Kayleen Padron The Miami Laker staff With relatable characters and catchphrases, This Random World, written by Steven Dietz and directed by Robert Coppel, is sure to capture audience’s hearts. The play opened April 13 and runs to May 6 at the Main Street Playhouse, 6766 Main Street. Following a stern talk-to between siblings Beth and Tim Ward (played by Melissa Almaguer and Robert Fritz, they discuss their mother (Scottie Ward, played by Fern Katz) and her deteriorating health. Meanwhile, Scottie and her aid Bernadette (played by Rita Joe) watch the sunrise together and plan their next trip. Despite what Tim and Beth think, their mother has been secretly traveling all around the world with Bernadette. However, their next trip has changed, with Bernadette’s sister Rhonda (played by Brianna Hart-Cox) accompanying Scottie instead. Bernadette worries that after the death of their mother, Rhonda is starting to lose her grip on life. In the meantime, Tim’s ex
CAST of This Random World includes (standing, from left) Laura Marrero, Robert Fritz, Brianna Hart, Zack Myers and Melissa Almaguer; (seated, from left) Rita Joe and Fern Katz. Photo by Dennis Lyzniak. from high school, Claire on stage. Even though other (played by Laura Marrero) and characters may not be physicalher current boyfriend, Gary ly there, their presence is still (played by Zack Myers) are in felt in the conflict of the given the midst of breaking up. Claire situation. The lesson to be seems to find herself stuck in learned is to make, and keep, as the past, while Gary is fixated many connections as possible. on the future. Shows are Fridays and This play shows that in cur- Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays rent times, when connecting at 2 p.m. Tickets are $30 for with each other is more difficult adults and $25 for students, senthan ever, no one is ever truly iors, and military personnel. alone. The juxtaposition of this Tickets may be purchased in message echoes in how the play advance at www.mainstreetis set up; in each scene, there players.com, or at the box office are no more than two characters 60 minutes before show time.
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Main Street banner contest winners displayed on April 4 A special exhibit was held on Main Street on April 4 for the winners of the 5th annual Main Street Banner Art Contest. In attendance were student artists and their families along with area school art teachers to celebrate the unveiling of the banners on all the Main Street light poles. This year’s theme was “There’s No Place Like Miami Lakes.” The artworks selected showcased the many different elements that makes Miami Lakes so unique such as parks and the opportunity to live a healthy and active lifestyle, Town Center, specifically Main Street, and the special local businesses, along with trees, lakes with sunsets, and an all around peaceful, joyful place where residents can live, work and play. Over 300 students submitted artwork from Miami Lakes area schools including Miami Lakes K-8 Center, Bob Graham Education Center, Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School, Miami Lakes Middle School and Miami Lakes Educational Center. Twenty-six artworks were selected for the banner project that will be on display through the summer while selected original artwork will be located at
6816 Main Street in the Keyes Welcome Center window boxes. Overall winners from grades K-5 were Christian Aguilar, Alana Alvarez, Gillian Baltar, Diana Bigott, Delilah Caceres, Pablo Cardon, Emily Catalano, Leyla Cobiella, Ellis Gonzalez, Jayke Lorenzo, Xinhe Lu, Jade Morejon, Maximo Rodriguez, Emelie Rojas and Nicholas Valido. Overall winners from grades 6-8 were Briana Bouza, Abriana Gangi, Estrella Guzman, Fabio Rivas, Joseph Rivera, Isabella Toledo, Jordan Wells and Mia Wolff. Overall winners in the high school category were Sophia Nunez, Caitlyn Ramirez and Angelo Valle. The evening event was made possible by the Main Street Merchants, The Graham Companies, The Miami Laker, and Artist and Craftsman Supply.
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RIBBON-CUTTING ceremony for the newly renovated Specialty Smiles included Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid, Dr. Eddy SedeĂąo, Dr. Melissa Alfonso SedeĂąo (center), Councilmembers Tim Daubert and Nelson Rodriguez (right), along with friends and family.
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Chloe Schwinghammer is Silver Knight nominee for drama at MAST Academy Lifelong Miami Lakes resident Chloe Schwinghammer has been honored by her school, MAST Academy, as its Silver Knight nominee for Drama. Her expertise and community commitment has long been in drama. At MAST, she has been the lead actress in multiple musicals. This year, when the department director was constrained and could not produce and direct a full show, Schwinghammer relinquished her role and because the producer, art and stage director, because she did not want her fellow Thespians to miss out on the opportunity to generate a performance. She became MAST’s first-ever student director. Her Silver Knight nomination was a result of years of committed service. She first attended the Main Street Players acting camp when she was in middle school. Already comfortable on stage as a dancer and cheerleading captain. She was molder by the MSP staff and later taught as a volunteer counselor for three summers. Schwinghammer served as the Main Street Players’ first intern last summer, shadowing set creators, directors, actors and marketing people to help produce MSP’s shows while working at the camp. “I love theater and geek-ing out about shows, so extending that to children by teaching them acting and seeing them gain confidence on stage has been so rewarding and fun for me.� Schwinghammer has hundreds of volunteer hours working on various school and community projects including as a
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FLORIDA gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham (center) is joined by Andrea Graham Rechichi (left) and Laura Wyllie during a recent Miami Lakes fundraiser event.
Zonta Club hosts ‘Viva Las Vegas’ gala on May 19 at Don Shula’s Hotel The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes (ZCML) still has tickets available for its annual signature fundraising gala, Viva Las Vegas 2018, on Saturday, May 19. The event will be held at Don Shula’s Hotel at 6842 Main Street. This year’s event features games of chance, luck or just plain skill. Cocktails are at 7 p.m. and games begin at 8 p.m. Priority reservations are available by mail or by payment
through www.zontamiamilakes.org. ZCML is a 501(c) 3 not for profit organization, dedicated to improving the status of all women. All proceeds benefit local women’s charities and Zonta International. The club has been active in the town since 1984. If interested in membership in ZCML, contact Ruth Schobel at ruthschobel@aol.com for further information.
A homecoming fundraiser was held recently at Shula’s Steakhouse in Miami Lakes for Florida gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham. Over 100 family, friends and supporters were in attendance and many of the ladies donned Graham for Governor dresses they wore when Bob Graham ran for the state’s top leadership position. As the daughter of the former Florida governor and U.S. Senator, Gwen Graham has adopted her father’s famous “Graham Workdays” during her state-wide campaign where she spends an entire shift working alongside Floridians, whether it be working on farms, teaching in public schools, or even training with the U.S. Air Force in a T-38 jet. In 2014, she successfully won a seat in Congress representing a conservative north Florida district and was one of just two Democrats in the entire country to defeat an incumbent Republican. She pledged to those attending the fundraiser that she would be a Governor for the voters, and not special interests.
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Dolphins Spring Break Camp draws more than 70 children to Royal Oaks Park More than 70 children participated in the Miami Dolphins’ Spring Break Camp at Royal Oaks Park, where they engaged in a series on interactive drills designed to help improve their agility, throwing and catching. Dolphins’ defensive lineman Davon Godchaux signed autographs and helped conduct the camp for kids, who play flag football for the Optimist Club of Miami Lakes. According to the Dolphins’ website, the Junior Dolphins program is designed to give kids access to learn the fundamentals
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Vets Committee’s annual Tree Dedication Ceremony honors Diego Hernandez Miami Lakes Veterans Committee memorialized veterans and Vice-Admiral Diego Hernandez at their annual Tree Dedication Ceremony on March 22 at Picnic Park West. Hernandez’s wife, Sherry, attended the ceremony and shared some memorable anecdotes about Diego “Duke” Hernandez, a longtime Miami Lakes resident and former chairman of the Veterans Committee. Hernandez was the first Hispanic American to be named Vice Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command, and commanded the Navy’s Third Fleet. After
receiving a Navy ROTC scholarship, he earned a degree in psychology at Illinois Institute of Technology in 1955. After graduation, Hernandez went into Navy flight training. His military career spanned from 1955 to 1991. He led 147 combat missions in Vietnam and, in 1966, led the first strike conducted against two surfaceto-air missile sites in North Vietnam. He was shot down twice in the span of five months, and earned the Silver Star, Purple Heart, and Distinguished Flying Cross. After a long battle with Parkinson’s disease, Hernandez passed last year at the age of 83.
SHERRY HERNANDEZ, widow of Vice-Admiral Diego Hernandez, is joined by Mayor Manny Cid, Councilmember Tim Daubert, and members of the Miami Lakes Veterans Committee during the annual Tree Dedication Ceremony on March 22 at Picnic Park West.
‘Meet Me at the Park’ campaign can earn Town a $20K grant for park improvement during Earth Month
For the fourth consecutive year, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is collaborating with the Walt Disney Company to help fund local park improvement projects across the country through the national “Meet Me at the Park” Earth Month campaign. The city that receives the most nominations will receive a $20,000 grant to improve a local park. From now to April 30, Miami Lakes residents will have an opportunity to nominate the Town to receive $20,000 in grant funding by visiting NRPA.org/Disney. At the end of April, the city with the most nominations will receive the funding. Everyone who nominates a city will be entered into a drawing for a GoPro Prize Pack. This Earth Month, Miami Lakes can show what parks mean to the local community by nominating the Town for the grant. Residents are asked to encourage their friends to make the nominations by taking selfies in a favorite park and using the hashtags #MeetMeAtThePark, #Parkies, and #CelebrateEarth.
Town’s annual financial audit paints positive picture Town of Miami Lakes completed its annual financial audit successfully for fiscal year 2017 that was presented to the Mayor and Council at the April 3 Council meeting. The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) includes an introduction, financial, statistical and a compliance section reporting the financial health of the Town, in accordance with government auditing standards. The Town is required to perform an annual independent audit by a licensed independent auditing CPA firm. This year’s audit was conducted by Rodriguez, Trueba & Co., CPA, P.A. The Government Finance Officers Association has awarded the Town a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for five
consecutive years, 2012-2016. For the second consecutive year, and withstanding different auditors for the last three years, the Town’s audit has been found without weaknesses, deficiencies or findings. Town Manager Alex Rey recognized chief financial officer Ismael Diaz, MBA, and the finance team for their work and transactional integrity. Mariano Rodriguez, CPA and managing partner for the auditing firm, also complemented Diaz and his team for the expediency, proactivity and timeliness of the audit. The Town is in excellent financial health and in 100 percent compliance with the auditing standards. The complete CAFR can be found in the “Finance Section” of the Town’s website, w w w. m i a m i l a k e s - f l . g o v / finance.
The Town of Miami Lakes is inviting residents to join in an evening of art and culture as the works of students in the Town’s adult painting class will be showcased from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. Works by talented artist Ginette Lillo, the painting class instructor, will also be displayed. Lillo studied at the Arts Applique and the Academy of Paul Collin in France. She continued her art studies at the
University of Miami and Silvermine Guild School of Art. Her paintings have been featured in National Geographic Magazine. The paintings will be on display at Town Hall through the summer months from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Town offers over 75 different recreation programs for all ages and skill levels. For more information on community programs, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/recprograms.
Mayor Manny Cid and the Town Council will host a reception at 8 a.m. on Thursday, May 3, at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street, in observance of National Day of Prayer. The annual observance invites people of all faiths to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 in a joint resolution of Congress and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. This year’s theme “Pray for
America – Unity,” based upon Ephesians 4:3, challenges citizens to mobilize unified public prayer for America, “Making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” A light breakfast will be served followed by a musical ensemble from the Elevate Church Worship Band, and prayers from members of local houses of worship.
Sponsorship registration is now open for Miami Lakes 15th annual Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks Show. The Cultural Affairs Committee and the Town will celebrate Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4.
Last year’s event offered live entertainment, food trucks, and spectacular fireworks to more than 10,000 people. To become a sponsor, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/sponsor.
Night of Art and Culture features adult painting class
Town marks National Day of Prayer on Thurs., May 3
Sponsorships open for July 4th event
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During the April 3 Town Council meeting, Economic Development Committee chairman Michael Huffaker, and Miami Lakes Food and Wine Festival coordinator Lynn Matos, presented a check in the amount of $18,913.40 to the Miami Lakes Town Foundation Board representing proceeds from the recent festival held at Miami Lakes Optimist Park. Huffaker and Matos joined the Mayor and Councilmembers in honoring event sponsors, in-kind sponsors, restaurant participants and wine vendors, including: Sponsors – Miami Lakes Auto Mall, Specialized Investigation Consultants, Smack Tactical, Palmetto Hospital, and Miami Lakes Bar Association. In-Kind Services – RE/MAX Unique Realty, Dipp Photo Booth and Dipp Photography, Karaoke Plus, Light F/X Pros, Master Investigation &
Security, Sir Speedy, Wine Sommelier Basilios Kitzi and Go2Girl Events, LLC. Restaurants – Anacapri, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizzi of Miami Lakes, Ben & Jerry’s of Miami Lakes, Boss Burger & Brew, Cafe 4 You Catering, Cancun Grill, Dr. Limon, El Novillo, Frosty’s Lab Nitrogen Ice Cream, Gauchos Gourmet Market, Gerardo’s Marketplace, Italy Today, Miller’s Ale House Miami Lakes, Mixto, NQC, Salsa Fiesta, Shula’s 2 Steak & Sports, Sports Grill Miami Lakes, Sushi Bombs, Trattoria Pampered Chef and Vicky Bakery of Miami Lakes. Wine Vendors – XXI Wine & Spirit (Juan Rochaix), Bronco Wines & Spirit (Miguel Ortiz), Casa Rovigatti (Ciro Dolce), Corte La Flora (Martin Palomino), Costal Select Beverage (Rocio Escudero), Emporium Nostrum (Danielle Liagi), Folio Wines (Michael Pla), Global Select Wines (Luis
Street Tree matching grant aids West Lakes reforestation Neat Streets Miami awarded the Town of Miami Lakes a Street Tree Matching Grant on March 2 in the amount of $18,500 to assist in funding the West Lakes Reforestation Project Phase II. The project benefits the West Lakes residential community and is consistent with the beautification Master Plan and Miami-Dade County Street Tree Master Plan Mission to enhance the county’s tree canopy to a minimum of 30 percent coverage by 2020. This year, Neat Streets Miami awarded $250,000 to 14 organizations. As part of the Miami-
Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces department, Neat Streets Miami is a multijurisdictional county board dedicated to the maintenance and beautification of transportation corridors, gateways and connections. Miami Lakes successfully completed Phase I of the West Lakes project by planting 37 trees with a previous grant from Neat Streets Miami. The new grant will assist the Town to complete Phase II with the planting of an estimated 53 trees to incorporate a uniform canopy in an area that is in great need of canopy trees.
Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee will host its inaugural Home Decor and Improvement Expo on Saturday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The event will offer an opportunity for residents to learn how to fix up their homes. Home improvement and interior decor related businesses and organizations are invited to exhibit, distribute literature, and provide information to the community about their services. Free visitor tickets are avail-
able at MLHomeExpo2018. eventbrite.com. Companies and individuals interested in being a vendor or sponsor need to submit a registration form by Monday, April 23. All for-profit participants must furnished a state license and certificate of insurance. Space is limited. Vendors can register at www.Bit.LY/ HomeExpo2018. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Community Engagement & Outreach director Clarisell De Cardenas as decardenasc@miamilakes-fl.gov or 305-512-7133.
Home Decor and Improvement Expo scheduled for Sat. May 5
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EVENT SPONSORS, in-kind service sponsors, participating restaurants and wine vendors who collectively supported the Miami Lakes Wine and Food Festival, which raised over $18,000 for the Miami Lakes Town Foundation, were saluted and honored during the April 3 Town Council meeting.
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:
Veterans Committee Meeting Thursday, April 19, 6:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Neighborhood Improvement Committee Meeting Thursday, April 19, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Public Safety Committee Meeting Tuesday, April 24, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.
Youth Activities Task Force Meeting Wednesday, May 2, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Thursday, May 3, 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.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation to participate in the proceedings should call Town Hall at (305) 364-6100, no later than (2) days prior to the proceeding for assistance. Please be advised that two or more Councilmembers may be in attendance at the above events/meetings. This Notice dated April 13, 2018 at Miami Lakes, Fl. Gina Inguanzo, Town Clerk
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Keyes realtor Lourdes Seda becomes a Sterling A Major investor in RPAC
Mater Lakes Thespians present Peter Pan at MDC on April 26-28
Lourdes Seda, a Realtors since Realtor associated 1989. with The Keyes She holds SFT By Lucas Menvielle Company Welcome and TRC certifiand Jaily Gomez Center in Miami cations and is a Special to The Miami Laker Lakes, has become a licensed Real The Mater Lakes Academy Sterling R Major Estate Broker (MLA) Thespian Society will investor in the since 1991. She be presenting its final show of National Association lives with her of Real-tors Political family in Miami Action Committee Beach and is a (RPAC). member of the The committee is a Professional LOURDES SEDA national bipatisan S t a n d a r d grasssroots-based political ad- Committee for the Miami vocacy organization that works Association of Realtors, Florida to protect the Real Estate indus- Realtors director, and voluntry and the dream of homeown- teers with Miami-Dade County ership for Miami-Dade County schools. residents and across the country. “I support RPAC because Seda has supported RPAC for doing so is important to my pro10 years and has been a member fession and it benefits homeof the National Association of buyers,” Seda said.
the school year, “Peter Pan,” on April 26-28 at the Lehman Theater at Miami-Dade College (MDC). This will be the Thespian Society’s fourth performance in partnership with
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Miami Lakes vocalist Mercedes Ferreira-Dias sings on The Voice By Kayleen Padron The Miami Laker staff Mercedes Ferreira-Dias is a 16-year-old Miami Lakes resident and junior at Mater Lakes Academy (MLA). She’s been a singer since she was six years old, a passion sparked by the movie adaptation of the popular Broadway musical, “Phantom of the Opera.” Dias was entranced by the movie, and would watch it religiously for the music. Dias was only eight when she began songwriting, and the rest was history. Dias has been performing in her school as well as locally in Miami Lakes. Her first performance outside of school was for Miami Lakes’ Fourth of July celebration when she was 11. She also attributes her teachers at MLA for motivating her and encouraging her to pursue her dreams. Dias plans on attending college, but is unsure about her major. “The future is scary!” Dias said. “Of course my dream is to be able to sing professionally, making a living while doing the thing that I love the most. But whatever my life unfolds, music is something I want to remain a constant in my life. I will never abandon that.”
FERREIRA-DIAS Just recently, Dias made her professional debut on the popular singing competition show, The Voice. Judges hold a “blind audition” to make sure the singer is judged for their talent, and not their looks. If the singer is picked, they must choose a team if there is more than one judge that turned around. There’s an entire process beforehand, but luckily Dias made it to the callbacks and was able to participate in the auditions. With her sister and parents alongside her, Dias was
able to strut onto the stage and give it her all. “They were beyond excited, and I am so grateful for that because it allowed me to feed off of the energy,” explained Dias. “My biggest fans are probably my parents. They really try to support me in any way they can!” Dias’s rendition of “All I Ask” by Adele was soulful and passionate, but unfortunately no judge turned their chair around to choose her. Although Kelly Clarkson was an inch away from turning around, she hesitated at the last second. This did not stop Dias, and she is determined to come back and earn her spot on The Voice. “I feel like I have improved a lot since then, gaining more confidence in my abilities as a singer and in myself as a person,” Dias described. “I feel like last time was not my time, and what happened was meant to happen.” With Dias’s strong voice and determined personality, there is no doubt she will make it through and make Miami Lakes proud. In fact, Dias has already been recognized by the Town which gave her her humble beginnings back in 2013.
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Anthony Artiles named new Town receives Saris Bike GM at Shula’s Athletic Club Rack grant with new racks By Kayleen Padron “We want to work with most now in Royal Oaks Park The Miami Laker staff of the commercial tenants that
Shula’s athletic club, located at 15150 Bull Run Road, is under new management. General manager Anthony Artiles has many advancements coming for regular members. Since he began back in September, Artiles has opened a new boxing room and revamped childcare center, keeping up with the theme of a family athletic club.
are part of The Graham Companies in offering corporate memberships,” Artiles explained. “We’re also offering team-building corporate events.” With 19 years of knowledge, Artiles also has experience with working at various Shula departments, including being director of Operations from 2005 to 2008. He’s also an American Senior High School alumni. In addition to the boxing room, Artiles has been implementing new exercise machines and youth programs. “The one thing we’re looking at is how to enhance and be able to let members enjoy all the services that we offer. There’s a big difference between an athletic club and a gym,” said Artiles. “We cater to so many different segments of our member base.” Shula’s has been a community staple since its opening back in 1982. Artiles emphasizes that in his new role as general manager, he doesn’t plan on making too many changes. “Some of our younger members (from past summer camps) are now coming back with their families. They came here since they were about 13 something years old, and now they’re bringing their kids for summer camp,” Artiles said.
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Saris Cycling Group celebrated National Bike Month in May 2017 by introducing a contest featuring $800 worth of bike parking facilities. Interested participants wee encouraged to post a picture of the space where the bike racks could be installed and a brief description of the community. The Town of Miami Lakes was selected among the winners and the new bike racks were installed at Royal Oaks Park. The Saris Bike Parking
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Miami Lakes Library plans Graham employees nominated for Inn Key honors The Greater Shula’s, and Kenya Granizo • Recreation Employee of the programs for rest of April MiamiSinceand 1995, The Beaches Hotel from Hotel Indigo Miami Year – Marisol Salguero from
Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs planned forApril: For Children and Families: 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 limited so contact branch to register. Meets at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 28. Talking is Teaching. Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers en dos idiomas – Bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers. Best for ages 18 months to 3 years old. Space is limited. Scheduled at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 26. For Teens: Dungeons and Dragons and more - Play this fantasy role playing game and create your own adventure. Also play Chess, Magic: The Gathering, Risk and more. For ages 12 and up at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays, April 23 and 30. Teen Club – Play video games, watch anime, draw, play Dungeons & Dragons, or discuss books, at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, April 24. Fact or Fictions? Get the Real News! With so much information from so many different sources - TV, social media, blogs, news websites, can you tell the difference between real news and fake news? Be a part of the News Literacy Project and pick up skills needed to separate fact from fiction. Presented in partnership with the News Literacy
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Project and made possible by the Knight Foundation on Tuesday, April 24, at 4 p.m. 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 Friday, April 27. 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, April 25. Mario Diaz-Balart Outreach Table - A member of Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart’s staff will be available to discuss federal issues at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25.
Association has hosted an annual tribute to all hotels’ employees with the Inn Key Awards. Over 950 hospitality, corporate and government leaders join hoteliers and their management teams to celebrate their hourly hotel employees which are the heart of the community’s tourism industry. The annual award luncheon will take place on April 30. At Graham Hospitality a division of The Graham Companies, there have been many past nominees that have won in different categories. The most recent winner was Miguel Lobato from Shula’s Hotel who won the 2016 Valet Employee of the Year. This year, the following Graham Hospitality employees have been nominated for the awards: • Lodging Employee of the Year – Dave Gergely, Shula’s Hotel and Golf Club. • Front Office Employee of the Year – Joshua Janson from
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Meetings Calendar
The Town of Miami Lakes, homeowners associations, professional and volunteer groups have scheduled meetings during April and early May:
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Veterans Com. Meeting April 19 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Neighborhood Improvement Com. Meeting April 19 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Public Safety Committee Meeting April 24 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Youth Activities Task Force May 2 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Cultural Affairs Com. May 3 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Homeowners Organizations Royal Oaks April 18 7:30 pm MCCC Regatta Pointe April 19 7:00 pm MCCC Gramercy Park April 19 7:00 pm MCCC Fountain Park Villas April 23 7:30 pm MCCC Lake Elizabeth April 23 7:00 pm MCCC Lake Martha April 24 6:30 pm MCCC Loch Lomond West April 24 7:30 pm MCCC Royal Palm Estates April 25 7:30 pm MCCC Villa Vizcaya April 25 7:30 pm MCCC Anchorage April 26 7:00 pm MCCC Lake Sandra April 26 7:30 pm MCCC Golf Course Village April 30 7:00 pm MCCC Fountain Park April 30 7:30 pm MCCC Silvercrest South May 1 7:00 pm MCCC Loch Lomond May 2 6:30 pm MLOP Royal Palm Estates May 3 7:30 pm MCCC Miami Lakes Clubs, Professional & Volunteer Groups M.L. Garden Club Mon. Apr. 23 7:00 pm 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
Lakes. • Roomkeeper of the Year – Joe Louis Morales from Shula’s, and Andrea Walker Morant from Hotel Indigo. • Food and Beverage Employee of the Year – Rachel Rankin from Shula’s.
Shula’s. • Culinary/Kitchen Employee of the Year – Nikki Niper from Shula’s, and Ana Rodriguez from Hotel Indigo. • Administrative Employee of the Year – San Juanita Riley from Shula’s.
Classes and Recreation Calendar
The Town of Miami Lakes has scheduled the following classes and recreation activities during April.
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(Adult Programs) Boot Camp by Fit Like Me Miami [$] T/Th 18+ Boot Camp by Fit Like Me Miami [$] S 18+ Open Play Dominoes Mon. to Fri. 18+ Line Dancing 18+ Tues./Thurs. Painting 1 18+ Fridays Painting 2 18+ Fridays Painting 3 18+ Wednesdays Spanish Advanced Conversational 18+ Mon./Wed. Spanish Intermediate 18+ Tues./Thurs. Yoga 1 18+ Mon./Wed. Yoga 2 [$] 18+ Tues./Thurs. Yoga in the Park 18+ Saturdays
6:30 pm MLPW 9:00 am MLPW 6:30 pm RACC 11:00 am MCCC 9:30 am MCCC 12:30 pm MCCC 10:00 am RACC 6:00 pm MCCC 6:00 pm MCCC 7:45 am MCCC 7:45 am MCCC 9:00 am MLPW
(55+ Senior Programs) 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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The annual Miami Lakes Senior Games Track and Field events were held at Barbara Goleman High School on February 24 hosted by the Town’s Elderly Affairs Committee. In a random selection of event photos taken by town liaison Nathalie Garcia, pictured (far right is Bob Jones, a retired dentist from New Jersey, showing his Shot Put form as he won the 70’s age group with a heave of 28’04”, (left) Alberto SordoRamos edges out Dick Poczciweinski in the 200-meter dash in the 80’s age group, and (near right) Miami Lakes Sports Shop owner Jim Hamilton does his impersonation of a Boeing 747 in the Standing Broad Jump. Hamilton took 2nd place with a leap of 4’4”.
HML softball team preps for district meet
Hialeah Miami Lakes High softball team defeated district rival North Miami Beach in back-to-back games last week, crushing the Chargers 19-0 in their first meet and claimed victory in the second contest. The Trojans (9-4, 9-4 in district play), are preparing for the conference tournament champi-
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HML swept Mourning and Jackson and split two games against Carol City. The Trojans are led by seniors Thalia Caro, Elliannis Santos and Karina Londono; and juniors Lailah Baez, Sujay Garcia and Carmen Pardo. The Trojans are ranked No. 172 in the state of Florida.
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Local student athletes named to All-Dade teams
A group of local high school student-athletes were recognized for their performances, as they made The Miami Herald AllDade teams for basketball, soccer, wrestling and cheerleading. For boys’ basketball in Class 9A-7A, Mater Academy guard George Berrceril made All-Dade Second Team honors, while Hialeah Gardens guard Marlon Suarez was named Third Team honors. Honorable mentions include American High players Myquel Noel, Brian Diaz and Desean Hall; Hialeah Gardens players Lian Lopez, Lazaro Borrell, Justice Galezo, Caleb Alic and Brian Duncan; and Mater Academy players Jesus Duquesne, Cedrick Harris, Alex Simoza and Seven Ferguson. For Class 5A-2A, Mater Lakes guard Cyrus Largie earned Second Team honors, and Pace guard Marcus Frazier made AllDade Third Team. Honorable mentions included Pace players Dominic Shaw, Marc Rodriguez, James Williams and Bryner Joseph. For boys’ soccer, honorable mentions for Class 5A-4A included Mater Academy players Issac Bangs, Alvaro Zapata, Ronaldo Rossette, Sebastian DeCastro and Gianfranco Stracuzzi. For girls’ basketball, making the 5A-2A First Team was Pace forward Gianni Domonds, her teammate, guard Tamara TroupBishop earned Second Team honors, and Spartans forward Andrea Daley made the AllDade Third Team. Honorable mentions included Pace players Lyniya Whitfield, Naomi Joseph and Cheala Cumbermack. Also for girls’ basketball, honorable mentions include American players Amaya Dixon, Arianna Smith, Dasiy Aviles and Brianna Baker; Mater Academy players Kaylee Lianos, Brianna Alexander, Amber Ramirez and Elizabeth Dalmau and Annette Alicandu. For girls’ soccer, Mater Academy’s midfielder Amanda Diaz made the All-Dade 5A-4A Second Team, while her teammates, forward Natalie Woodward and defender Karla Vargas, made Third Team All-Dade. Honorable mentions included Mater Academy players Madison Delucca, Melanie Chiquillo, Daniela Ortega, Karla Celis and Emily Tercero. For wrestling, Mater Lakes’ Cole Schwartzberg earned First Team honors, as he finished 683 and state runner-up, and Mater Academy’s Jonathan Ley earned Second Team honors with a 3412 record and qualified for the state tournament.
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Pace’s Spartan Golf Classic ‘B’ Graham Memorial Golf scheduled April 27 at CCM Tournament set for April 30
Monsignor Edward Pace High School (Pace) will be hosting its annual Spartan Golf Classic on Friday, April 27. The tournament will take place at the Country Club of Miami located at 6801 N.W. 186 Street. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided by Outback Steakhouse at 11:00 a.m. with a shotgun start at noon. The tournament includes various contests along with the possibility of winning a beautiful car in the Hole-In-One Contest donated by Miami Lakes Auto Mall. Pace alumni will also have an opportunity to compete within their own division for the coveted Alumni Division Trophy.
The Spartan Golf Classic has been an on-going tradition for many years, serving as Pace’s biggest fundraiser of the year. It is a wonderful opportunity for alumni, friends and Pace family to get together for a fun-filled day of food, drinks, raffles, auctions and a friendly, yet competitive, golf outing. All the proceeds from the event will go towards the Spartans-4-Spartans program that helps students who encounter financial hardships during their time at Pace. For more information or sponsorship opportunities, contact Elvita Reigosa at ereigosa@pacehs.com or call (305) 623-7223 Ext. 212.
The South Florida Council Boy Scouts of America will host its annual William “B” Graham Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, April 30, at Shula’s Golf Club, 7601 Miami Lakes Drive. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. with a Shotgun start at 8 a.m. Sponsored by The Graham Companies, the tournament is one of the longest standing fundraisers for the Boy Scouts with a 44-year history. Participants will get to enjoy a variety of challenges on the course including Hole in One contests, Longest Drive, Beat the Broadcaster, Straightest
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Optimist Club holds sign-up for summer basketball league
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 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
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By Alexandra Reboredo and Rozany Guzman Special to The Miami Laker From the moment they set foot on Miami Lakes Educational Center’s (MLEC) campus, students and their teachers focus on the future. “High school is important, but that is not the goal. Students are here to prepare for tomorrow,” said Lourdes Diaz, principal of MLEC. Students are told that they will graduate and that they will be prepared to succeed, all with Diaz’s promise to help them every step along the way. Diaz is one of the best principals in the District. She is currently the North Region Principal of the Year, and is one of four principals competing for MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER principal Lourdes the recognition of Miami-Dade Public Schools Diaz (left) is congratulated by Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid County and teacher Neyda Borges for being nominated as Miami- Principal of the Year. MLEC is a Title I school. Dade Public Schools Principal of the Year. Eighty-eight percent of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The majority are either first-generation or immigrants themselves, originating from over 33 countries. For many of these teens, knowing that their principal not only knows them, but believes in them, can make all the difference. “Mrs. Diaz had a personal connection with many students, and she’s invested in our success,” said Michael Samper, who attended Hialeah Middle School under Diaz’s tenure and is now a junior at the University of Florida. Diaz cares about her students
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because she says she is like them. She is from South Florida, and her parents were Cuban immigrants that worked very hard to provide for their family. They instilled in her the value of hard work and dedication. It was their unwavering support that always propelled her. So after graduating from Miami High in 1989, she attended college at Brown University and majored in English, American Literature and Psychology. She was far from home, but home was never far from her thoughts. During her breaks from school, she returned to Miami and often worked at her old high school, volunteering and substituting. “I didn’t choose education, education chose me,” said Diaz. “I loved school, I loved to be around school. So (on breaks) I would help out the teachers, my old coaches.” Once she graduated, she came back home and was greeted with a new opportunity. “There was an opening when a teacher left on maternity leave, and my old principal offered me the job,” said Diaz. “I taught ninth grade all day that first year and it changed my life,” she said of her first teaching assignment. The following year, she moved to Barbara Goleman Senior High, a brand new high school, and became part of its inaugural faculty. There, she taught English and coached basketball and softball. After a few years of teaching, and after earning a degree in
Educational Leadership, Diaz became an assistant principal at Coral Park Senior High School. Over the next few years, she worked at several schools before becoming a principal. “She has always been focused and a team player. One well respected by students and colleagues, none of those qualities have changed,” said Charlesette Chavis, an English teacher at MLEC who taught with Diaz at BGSHS. Her past experiences as a teacher, coach and administrator led her to MLEC, an A school which has received numerous awards and recognitions over the last three years, including becoming a Nationally Accredited Magnet School of Excellence. She has worked to create an even greater sense of community, both in and out of school. During Hurricane Irma, MLEC served as a shelter. It was also one of the shelters that the Red Cross did not have the man power to assist, but Diaz was there. “I worked with the town to lend support and assistance, and we were happy to find that Diaz was here providing food, shelter and a sense of normalcy during the storm,” said Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid. Schools are not just buildings. They are an integral part of the community. And the people who walk the hallways, students, faculty and staff all have a hand in building the future. That responsibility and privilege is not lost on Diaz.
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Pace’s Tajmara Antoine Pace High School Drama presents awarded prestigious Bring It On: The Musical in May AnBryce Scholarship THE MIAMI LAKER
By Raquel Edmundson Special to The Miami Laker Monsignor Edward Pace High School (Pace) senior Tajmara Antoine has been named the recipient of New York University’s (NYU) prestigious AnBryce Scholarship and will begin attending the university this fall. In a story of triumph after overcoming obstacles, the now 17-year-old was born in Brooklyn, New York. Shortly after her birth, her parents made the decision to move back to their homeland of Haiti. It is there where she attended Catholic school. She was raised speaking both Creole and French until she was 9. While always excelling in both academics and fine arts, Antoine's fate changed on Tuesday, January 12, 2010, when the family was impacted by the notable earthquake that devastated the island nation. A portion of the family’s home was completely destroyed, and for a week they lived in a makeshift tent made by her father in a nearby field. Antoine, along with her mother, her older brother and 3 month old baby sister, took the journey to the United States aboard military planes and landed in Miami where they lived with her godmother. Some time later, the family was offered a helping hand by the priests and nuns at Saint Mary's Cathedral in Miami and were given uniforms, books and tuition assistance to attend Saint Mary's Cathedral School in Miami. During this time, Antoine’s parents would alternate their time between Miami and Haiti in 6 month increments in order to care for the children as they did not yet have their official U.S. residency. It was not until Antoine was in the eighth grade that her parents were finally granted residency and were able to proudly see their daughter graduate as the valedictorian of her class. Tajmara went on to Curley Notre Dame High School for
TAJMARA ANTOINE three years and was continuing to excel academically before transferring to Pace at the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year following Curley’s closure. As a Pace Spartan, Antoine has been an active member in volleyball, track and soccer teams. She has also participated in drama and choir. Antoine and her brother Eudens will be the first in their family to attend college. When the time came to submit college applications, Antoine applied to numerous universities throughout the country including seven out of the eight Ivy League schools. In March, she received a letter stating that she was among the top 30 of 20,000 applicants who had applied to NYU who were being considered for the AnBryce Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to academically-motivated students who demonstrate financial need and, who like Antoine, are the first generation in their family to attend college. After a series of three interviews she was awarded with a full academic scholarship for her four years of undergraduate study at NYU. She has decided to pursue a double major in English and Business Management and she is excited to explore the vast opportunities that await her as she begins her college experience in New York’s “Big Apple” this Fall.
By Raquel Edmundson Special to the Miami Laker Pace High School’s (Pace) Drama program will present the latest spring production of Bring It On: the Musical this month under the guidance of Marianne Martinez, first year lead teacher for Pace’s Academy of Visual and Performing Arts Theatre Program. The musical is loosely based on the 2000 film “Bring It On” and focuses on the competitive world of cheerleading and overthe-top team rivalries. Music and lyrics for the show are written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the mastermind behind the smash hit and record breaking Broadway musical, “Hamilton.” The cast for the show will be the largest in Pace’s theatre history and with the help of the Spartan Cheerleading team in the show, it will surely be a spirited production that should not be missed. Bring It On: The Musical will run May 25 to 27 at Pace’s Spartan Center located at 15600 N.W. 32 Avenue. Pre-sale general admission tickets are on sale for $12 with VIP tickets for $20. They will be sold by all mem-
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BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER congratulated a group of teachers that were identified and highlighted by the State of Florida for being the highest impact teachers at the school. A recent analysis of student performance on statewide standardized assessments found that these teachers had an impact on student learning growth that is among the most positive in the entire state. The group includes (from left) Laura Lisowski, Laura Jui, Katrina Herrero, Melissa Hernandez, Joanne Hunt, Maria Nagy-Cabarcas, Lourdes Tandlich, Mercedes Delgado, Jacqueline Arrojo-Hernandez, Menia Rodriguez, Tameika Caudle-Rao, Jackeline Hernandez and Aileen Angulo.
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Spanish Lake Elementary students create sustainable food growing system Spanish Lake Elementary (SLE) and Julie Barreto-Tejero, SLE on-site teacher sponsor, are excited to be among the 51 schools in Miami-Dade County to have become a part of The Education Fund's Food Forest For Schools. SLE introduced a newly planted sustainable food growing system that is home to "gourmet crops found yearround nestled among winding paths.” Students, families and community members will now be able to work in the garden and attend gardening and healthy cooking workshops.
The goal of the garden is to produce enough harvest that students will be given bags filled with goodies to take home. Additionally, the fresh vegetables will also be used in the school cafeteria. A variety of some of the fresh organic goodies includes pale collard greens, fresh herbs, June plum, red bananas and rare treats such as cranberry hibiscus and Okinawa spinach. This sustainable learning lab will introduce students to nutritional knowledge that will last a lifetime.
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Each year, students that take part in Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) at Bob Graham Education Center participate in various competitions including Lead2Feed, a leadership program that nurtures a new generation of leaders working to meet a need through project management, decision-making and teamwork to alleviate hunger needs within the community. Project Citizen is a curricular program promoting competent and responsible participation in local and state government while learning how to monitor and influence public policy. Students also participate in mock trials, a simulated trial process highlighting the role of juries in the administration of justice and examining case materials aligned with the middle school civics benchmarks. Additionally, BGEC students also participate in programs like We the People, an instructional program that enhances students understanding of the institutions of American constitutional democracy. Students discover the contemporary relevance of the Constitution and Bill of Rights. The culminating activity is a simulated congressional hearing in which students “testify” before a panel of judges.
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BGEC Civic Engagement Academy students participate in Lead2Feed leadership program. Students demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of constitutional principles and have opportunities to evaluate, take and defend positions on relevant historical and contemporary issues. This year, sixth grade students participated in Lead2Feed project by making “morning bags” for the homeless that visit Camillus House. Camillus House provides a day program for anyone that needs to freshen up and start their day in a positive way. The students wanted to enhance this program by providing “Sunny-Side Up Morning Bags” for anyone in the day center. They organized and conducted a collection of certain items to include in a re-usable bag. These bags included water, toothbrushes, toothpaste, wipes,
fresh socks, clean shirt with morning breakfast bars, cereal and snacks. The students also added personalized, hand-written notes to encourage and provide a positive message to someone that may be going through a challenging time. Sunny Side Up bags were delivered to Camillus House on March 21 and were given to anyone in need. Not only did the students help others in their community, they also learned how to work together to accomplish a goal. advertising
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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
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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
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
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
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.
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Alfredo Dominguez is a 5th grade student at Bob Graham Education Center (BGEC) in Joanne Hunt’s homeroom. He lives with his grandparents and two siblings in Miami Lakes. Dominguez recently competed in a Junior Olympics competition held at Coral Springs in March. He competed in the aged 10 and under group and swam in the 50-meter butterfly stroke, 100-meter butterfly stroke, the 100-meter freestyle and the 200meter backstroke. He earned four gold medals and one bronze. Dominguez swims with the Blue Marlins Swim Team of Hialeah Gardens. He practices every day at 5 a.m. and then again in the afternoons except for Sundays. In his spare time, he reads books about swimming and watches videos about his favorite hobby. Dominguez began swimming at the age of three and hopes that swimming will gain him a scholarship to a great school like University of Miami. His greatest accomplishment thus far is being named 2017 Swimmer of the Year by the Blue Marlins Swim Team.
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.)
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
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Mater Academy High’s student Stephanie Consuegra recently organized a letter writing and sock collection campaign, as part of her role with the National Honor Society chapter, to deliver to the Forgotten Soldiers Outreach. The non-profit organization will take the letters and socks to the people serving in the U.S. military abroad. Her project is a requirement as a member of the NHS’s community services and leadership that contribute towards a college scholarship.
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Hot Listing. Corner townhouse, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room and separate dining room. updated kitchen and appliances. Tiled floors except master has carpet. Plenty of guest parking and 2 assigned parking spaces in front. 1,545 sq. ft., built in 1982. Close to I-75 and 826. Security features 24-hour patrol, gated community. Olympic size pool, Nautilis equipment, basketball, racquetball, tennis and kiddie playground and pool. Call Debbie 305-788-5008. FOR SALE!
Beautiful Lakes on the Green updated single family home. All 4 bedrooms are large, 2.5 updated bathrooms. 2,728 sq. ft. Amazing pool 15X30 feet, 6 foot deep, In a Key Weststyle setting. Wood floors and stairs throughout. Updated kitchen w/wood cabinets and granite counter top. Spacious master w/ nice sitting area and super large bathroom. A loft can be an office. Large family and living room. Truly a family entertaining home. Call Debbie 305-788-5008. FOR SALE!
Gorgeous Lakefront Home For Rent! Home features new Central A/C, beautiful tiled floors, new wood floors in master bedroom. 2-car garage. Unlimited use of clubhouse facilities, Olympic pool, basketball court, tennis and racquet ball courts, aerobic classes. Family community w/24-hr. security, roving security patrol. $2,200 month, 1st, last and 1 month security deposit. Application requires 2 months pay stubs, background check, financial statement. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
Extremely well kept lakefront home. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, with 1-car garage in highly sought after Miami Lakes on Sable Drive. 1,873 sq. ft. living area built in 1969. New A/C, all appliances 1-year new. All tiled floors. Roof 14 years well kept. Great schools, low taxes. Spacious enclosed Florida room overlooking tranquil lake. Relax on a floating raft. No association fee. Great neighborhood. Call Debbie 305-788-5008. SOLD
FOR RENT. ELEGANT! Single family 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2-story, built 1991, 2-car garage, Central A/C 8 months old, roof 8 years old. Tile and wood floors. Very nice patio, patio furniture stays. 1,939 sq. ft. $2,400 month, 1st, last and 1 month security. Community has olympic-size pool, clubhouse, tennis, racquet ball, baseketball. No HOA approval. Will need 2 months pay stubs, background and credit check.
Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
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7793 N.W. 169 Terrace - Reduced $645,000
Amazing 5/4 plus loft home in Royal Oaks w/salt water pool. Borders on canal w/lots of privacy. Tiki hut, brick pavers, 3-car garage. Full bedroom & bath on first floor. Two masters upstairs. Lots of storage. Custom front door. Two A/C units.
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FOR SALE. 8919 Byron Avenue - Surfside 3 bedroom, 2 bath, garage, newer construction.
Miami Beach oceanfront 1/2 unit for rent.
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PENDING
14523 N.W. 87 Place - $425,000
305-821-0203
Gorgeous home, originally a 4/2, now used as a 3/2 with an open den. Can be converted back to bedroom. 24-inch travertine floors in living areas, laminate flooring in bedrooms. Remodeled kitchen and bathroom. Heated pool w/new pump, cascading waterfall, high efficiency washer/dryer. New A/C. Natural stone driveway.
Magaly Rubio, CIPS, CRS, GRI mrubiore@bellsouth.net Broker/Associate/e-PRO
WE SELL MIAMI LAKES NEW LISTING
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NEW PRICE
Beautiful 3 bed/2 bath home has new gourmet kitchen w/all S/S appliances, cozy breakfast area. Plenty of living rooms, accordion shutters and walk-in closets in all bedrooms. Recently paved driveway. 2 master suites w/master baths. Generous covered terrace. Fenced back yard. Home is currently undergoing modern renovation. $450,000.
SOLD
7210 Gleneagle Drive - Loch Lomond
This one of a kind Miami Lakes home features unparalled lakefront views and is now the most recent sale in the Arated community of Loch Lomond. Home offers 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and sports almost 3,500 sq. ft. of living area and sits on an oversized 15,000 sq. ft. lot. $860,000.
MIRAMAR
PENDING
FOR RENT – 3915 S.W. 155 Ave., #313 – $1,900
Great townhouse in a great location in The Enclave, right off I-75 and Dykes Road. Lakefront 2-story townhouse with 3 bedrooms, 2 and 1/2 baths, 1,560 sq.ft. living area. 24-hour security, community pool and kids play area.
6850 Main Street Miami Lakes, FL 33014 • (305) 822-9800
Own the most move-in ready home currently available in all of Miami Lakes. Meticulous detail, 3 bed/2 bath home w/ new kitchen, custom renovated bathrooms, all marble floors, generous living areas. New PVC fencing, spacious covered terrace and easily maintained backyard. $539,000.
8836 N.W. 151 Terr. - West Lake Gardens
8421 Dundee Terrace - Reduced $545,000
Spanish-style waterfront property with panoramic view of Lake Glenn Ellen, great backyard with 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. Hurricane proof front door.
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16865 N.W. 78 Avenue - Royal Oaks
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ALLAN PELAEZ Broker/Associate
NEW LISTING
15625 N.W. 82 Court - Royal Palm Estates
Stunning home in private and guarded community. Originally 4 bed/2.5 bath home redesigned with 3 large bedrooms and 3,000+ sq. ft. living area on oversize lot. All impact doors/windows, high vaulted ceilings. New gourmet kitchen. Enclosed patio/game room & pool/spa area. $677,000.
NEW PRICE
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. $375,000.
SOLD
7960 NW 167 Terrace - Royal Oaks
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. $600,000.
“The Art Rodriguez Team” Real Estate Consultants
305.827.4251 305.308.9482 786.348.7780
NEW LISTING
15243 S.W. 39 Street - Riverstone
Enjoy the tranquility of living in a Tropical Oasis. This lakefront 5 bed/4 bath home features all 5Star amenities in over 4,100 sq.ft. Large lot. All marble & wood floors, new modern master bath and oversize master closet. Covered terrace overlooking generous pool area. $939,500.
6820 N. Augusta Drive - Country Club of Miami
Luxurious 7 bedroom/4.5 bath home with endless panoramic golf course views. Home sits on a double lot and features keystone accents & soaring volume ceilings. Remodeled kitchen, oversize dining room, fireplace, breakfast area. Generous pool area. Totally fenced in, full size tennis court. $998,000.
SOLD
8818 N.W. 169 Terrace - Sevilla Estates
This modernly detailed and turn-key 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is officially the highest sale EVER in the community of Sevilla Estates. It’s always nice to sell above asking price, esecially when it’s 25K ABOVE asking and in under 30 days! $485,000. (Originally asking $460,000.)
NEW PRICE
16752 NW 77 Place - Royal Oaks
Rise and shine in this elegantly-built and gated smart home. Sitting on an oversize lot, this 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom powerhouse features top-ofthe-line finishes incl. grand master suite with his & hers closets, a 3-car garage and 4,000 sq. ft. NOW 100K OFF ORIGINAL PRICE. $987,500.
PENDING SALE
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. $719,000.
SOLD
14402 N.W. 87 Court - Serenity Point
Gorgeous 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home features an open floor plan with generous living areas, and almost 1,700 sq. ft. This starter home offers an expansive backyard and has officialy been sold by us ABOVE apraised value.$385,000.
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