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Vol. 44, No 15
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Town receives FEMA grant for drainage improvements
AUGUST 3, 2018
Hotel Indigo hosts 2018 Canine Film Festival...Page 6
‘Welcome Home Gwen’ event attracted BGEC Civic students
Flood mitigation is a priority of the Town of Miami Lakes and is included in the Town’s Stormwater Master Plan and Strategic Plan. To mitigate localized flooding, the Town submitted a proposal to the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FEMA) under the FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant Program for the West Lakes Drainage Improvements Project. The Town was awarded full funding of over $1.462 million. The FMA program provides resources to assist government agencies in their efforts to reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage insurable under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). FEMA selected the highest ranked eligible proposals and applicants which benefited communities with high participation and favorable standing in the NFIP. The Town’s award-winning proposal required multiple lev-
els of agency coordination, including the Miami-Dade County (MDC) Office of Emergency Management, MDC Archaeologist, MDC Regulatory and Economic Resources Department, Florida Department of Transportation, US Army Corps of Engineers, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service South Florida Ecological Services Field Office. The grant award was announced by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio who helped secure the funding which would reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage in an area where 236 homes would be spared from flooding. Town officials expressed appreciation to the efforts of Town staff including Public Works director Carlos Acosta; Carmen Olazabel, chief of CIP and Special Services; Lourdes M. Rodriguez, Building and Zoning manager; and Renée N. Wilson, Grants administrator, FLORIDA GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE Gwen Graham took time out from her “Welcome who all worked diligently on the Home” event at Picnic Park West to visit with students from the Bob Graham Education proposal. (See story and photo on Page 2.) Center’s Civic Engagement Academy.
Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee is inviting residents to enjoy a musical evening at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 11, as the Symphony of the Americas presents its Summerfest 2018 Concert at Miami Lakes United Methodist Church, 14800 N.W. 67 Avenue. Summerfest is known for presenting internationally acclaimed guest artists from around the globe and during its 30th Anniversary Season, the celebration continues through August with a month of performances throughout Florida and the Americas. Refreshing cool waters and the Oscar-winning movie “Shape of Water” are all inspirations for the Symphony of the America’s concert – “The Shape of Music.”
Concert goers can nourish their artistic soul under the baton of Artistic Director, Maestro James BrooksBruzzese, in the music of Bach, Handel, Saint-Saens, Mozart, Delibes, Ginastera, and the legendary Argentinean Carlos Gardel. Included in the concert is a commissioned composition by Italian composer in residence, Lorenzo Turchi-Floris. Soloists include the Festival’s concertmaster Orlando Forte of Cuba, Symphony of the America’s principal oboe Marco KeyNavarrete, and acclaimed international organist Tim Brumfield, among others. For more information about the Cultural Affairs Committee and their initiatives, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/cac.
Summerfest 2018 concert scheduled on August 11
A Look Inside:
I Residents pack Council I News and Notes of interest I Town holds School Safety I Summer reading lists are meeting at Town Hall with from the Town of Miami Lakes. community meeting to discuss published for Miami Lakes blasting concerns....................4 See pages.........................6 & 7 plans for new school year.......11 area schools......................22
I Theatre Review: Main I Veterans Committee will I Two Miami Lakes residents I Community Calendar, 15, Street Players Five Women host a Jingle Bell Jog 5K race on compete in Youth Soccer School, sports and church news, Wearing the Same Dress.........5 December 1.............................9 Olympic trials......................20 18-27, Classified ads...28-31
BGEC students attend Gwen Graham ‘Welcome’ PAGE 2
AUGUST 3, 2018
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While most kids are on summer break from school, the students from the Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) at Bob Graham Education Center (BGEC) spend their summer reading, researching and meet-
ing with their teachers to prepare for the upcoming school year. Their most recent meeting was on July 25 at the Mary Collins Community Center. As he has done on several occa-
Future Force Personnel Services (Future Force), located in the Miami Lakes Commerce Center at 15800 N.W. 57 Avenue, recently earned the Safety Standard of Excellence Mark. The Safety Standard of Excellence program, developed by the American Staffing Association and the National Safety Council, promotes staffing industry-wide safety standards through a uniform national program. Participants access resources and tools to assist in preparing for on-site visits and assessments by program consultants, as well as best practice resources for ongoing improvement.
Since Future Force first opened its doors in 1992, the company has made a commitment to keep employee safety a priority. Future Force has worked very hard with clients, candidates and dedicated staff to provide the proper training and to ensure that the necessary safety standards are implemented and adhered to at every level. The collective of Future Force is very proud and honored to have earned this award, and will continue to build on the principles that made this recognition possible. For more information, call 305-557-4900 or visit www. futureforcepersonnel.com.
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sions in the past, Senator Bob Graham surprised the students and spoke with them about the work they are doing in the CEA. Graham enjoys meeting with the students, as he takes great joy in seeing civic education taught in an interactive manner. He provided an overview of his experience in government and congratulated the students for their efforts in understanding the government better and encouraged them to continue learning and staying engaged. “As aways, Senator Graham is so gracious with his time with these students. His insights pro-
vide them with an incredible wealth of knowledge and experience, and to hear it directly from the namesake of their school is amazing,” said Ramiro Inguanzo, a parent of three students in the CEA. After their meeting, several students walked to the nearby Picnic Park West where candidate for Florida Governor Gwen Graham, Bob Graham’s daughter, was meeting with local residents during a “Grilling with the Grahams” event where they could ask questions about issues impacting the State. Just as gracious with her time
as her father, Graham spoke with the students and shared with them her thoughts on various important issues. The CEA has won many local, state and national competitions over the past few years. Most recently, the incoming eighth grade students participated in the 2018 Project Citizen Showcase, where they came in first place, and the incoming seventh graders and the incoming sixth graders each won second place in their respective Miami-Dade County district competitions.
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Residents pack Town Hall with blasting concerns PAGE 4
AUGUST 3, 2018
By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff In 2000, the state stripped Miami-Dade County of its power to regulate the rock mining industry’s blasting near Miami Lakes, Palm Springs North, Miramar and Southwest Ranches in Broward County. As a result, city officials and residents felt helpless as the blasting allegedly caused years of damages to their homes, driveways and swimming pools, even after turning to the state’s Fire Marshall Office, which regulates and monitors blasting, for help. But while Florida is putting the finishing touches on a new study to try to resolve the problem, Miami Lakes residents learned about a county resolution which allows Miami-Dade and local cities affected by the explosions to take some action. At the July 17 Miami Lakes Town Council Meeting, residents packed Town Hall and called out council members for knowing about the resolution but instead blamed the state for allowing the rock miners to blast at higher rates with seismic consequences. “We have been lied to,” one resident said, who spent thousands of dollars for repairs to her home. According to the county’s resolution, which was sponsored by Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr. in 2016, the Miami-Dade County mayor was directed to order the study on the effects caused by the
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blasts, revising the timeframe for the requirement that a portion of the Miami-Dade County Lake Belt Mitigation Plan fees be used for the analysis. The resolution also called for the county to review mining activities and claims relating to blasting and include a review of the effects of the statewide ground vibration limit for construction material mining activities. If the explosions violate state regulations, Miami-Dade must notify state legislators and demand the rock miners be sanctioned. But the state places the cap on the strength of the rock miners’ blasts. According to the county, Bovo’s resolution was an urging in support of two proposed Legislature bills that would have provided for the study, however, both bills died and no further action was taken. For local action, State Representative Manny Diaz Jr., created a local blasting task force which includes Miami Lakes residents Josh Dieguez, Albert Aquiar and Daissys Estrada, Country Club of Miami Community Councilman Alex Rizo, Palm Springs North resident Mercy Sierra and Miramar resident Kate Tobon. The group will scrutinize the results of the state’s blasting study, which is scheduled to be finished by next month. On the other side of the spectrum, the rock miners argued they are blasting within state
regulations, and the fact the mines were there in West Miami-Dade before the nearby homes were built. The industry said some mine owners complained that the housing developments are encroaching on them, rather than vice versa. But the long-running blasting dispute that pits homeowners against the rock miners took a different turn when residents accused council members of overlooking the county’s resolution and alluded to the rock miners contributions to their political campaigns. “I ask you to take action despite taking money from the rock miners,” said Abel Fernandez, a retied firefighter. “Our homes are damaged and the blasts are affecting our kids in school who are distracted by the blasting. You have the ability and connections to take action.” Claudia Luces said council members should focus on residents’ pockets instead of the rock miners’ donations. “Taking about the quality of life, but let’s talk about something more important, and that is our four walls,” she said. “Residents’ homes are being destroyed and it costs a lot of money for repairs. Let’s be proactive about this. These are our homes.” Council members indicated they were unaware of the resolution but targeted the best source to address the problem, which is the state’s Chief Financial Officer Jim Patronis,
who paid a visit last year to survey the damages. Mayor Manny Cid, who has been affected by blasting since he was 8-years-old, said after the county’s efforts over the years and homeowners’ lawsuits failed, Miami Lakes took the fight to Tallahassee. He said it’s an uphill battle to mitigate the blasting, especially since the explosions create materials to build roads, parking lots and buildings for federal and state governments. “It was time for a change and we went to Tallahassee and talked to the governor and our state representative,” Cid said. “And look what we got done? It’s the first time in 20 years we got the first study on blasting done. We are with you. When the study comes out, we will look at the results and ask questions and keep fighting until we get something done.” Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez, a firefighter who’s also affected by the blasting, said the town can’t take the action it wants to regulate the explosions under the county’s resolution. “If there was something we can do, we would be ahead of the game,” said Rodriguez, whose pool and driveway have cracks. “It’s time to show strength in numbers and go to Tallahassee.” Vice Mayor Frank Mingo, who’s running for state representative, fought off an attack which accused him of accepting campaign contributions from rock miners’ lobbyists.
“I have lived in Miami Lakes since 1986 and my house has cracks,” he said. “I’m committed to do something about the blasting. I will make it work, you have my word.” Councilmember Ceasar Mestre said the town accomplished a lot in Tallahassee and believes the issue will finally get resolved. “Myself and Councilmember Tim Daubert sat up here for eight years, the longest on the council, and we sat in the conference room with the CFO and told him our concerns about the blasting issue,” he said. “We sat there and held his foot to the fire. Look how far we have gotten?” In other Council actions: • Council members approved a resolution to tentatively keep the same rate for property taxes, 2.3353 mills, for the next fiscal year. The proposed rate is projected to generate at least $7.1 million in tax revenues. But the town may have lose about $350,000 if voters approve the additional $25,000 Homestead Exemption in November. However, a possible increase in property values may offset the lost of property tax revenues. Lawmakers will vote on a final tax rate and budget during two budget hearings scheduled for Tuesday, September 4 at 5:05 p.m. and Tuesday, September 18 at 6 p.m. at Miami Lakes Town Hall.
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MSP’s Five Women Wearing the Same Dress By Kayleen Padron The Miami Laker staff Main Street Players (MSP) located at 6766 Main Street, presents Five Women Wearing the Same Dress, running from now until August 12. The play is set in the bright pink childhood bedroom of Meredith, played by Lorena Estevez. It’s Meredith’s big sister’s wedding day, and she’s feeling suffocated from the festivities unfolding just outside her bedroom window. She barges in her room, frantically taking off her leather jacket that hides a hideous bridesmaid dress. Unbeknownst to her, Frances (played by Icela Marliese) is hiding under the bed, when just seconds before she was strolling around the bedroom, humming “Going to the Chapel of Love” by the Dixie Cups and daydreaming about what her big day might be like. They’re soon joined by Trisha, (played by Amanda-Lynn Williams) a seemingly put-together 30something with trust issues and a colorful past. Played by Thiana Berrick, Georgeanne stumbles through
the door, screaming obscenities at the ex-love-of-her-life, who probably didn’t hear a word she said. The groom’s sister, Mindy (played by Rei Capote) randomly walks in the room at one point, clinging to a plate-full of hors d’oeuvres, at the most inopportune moment. Tripp (played by Kevin Rubi) chimes in towards the end of the play, convincing Trisha to join him in a last-minute attempt to ditch the reception and have a “romantic” evening together. They all stay in the bedroom, mocking the seemingly perfectness of the couple getting married just a floor below them. Although each woman has their own personality, they all had the same disgust for the man Georgeanne was yelling at a moment before. Not only does this play tug on audience’s heart strings, but the laugh-out-loud dramedy gives a glimpse to what women really talk about behind closed doors. Authentic and charming, this play will make audiences feel like they’re there with the characters, donning the same gaudy dress.
Showtimes are on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for students, seniors and military per-
sonnel. Theatre League members/Industry $20 with I.D. presented at door. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.mainstreetplayers.com, or
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at the box office 60 minutes before show time. For more information, contact Patty Fernandez at (786)344-7551.
CAST of Five Women Wearing the Same Dress includes (from left) Icela Marliese, Thiana Berrick, Rei Capote, Lorena Estevez, Amanda-Lynn Williams and Kevin Rubi. (Photo by Dennis Lyzniak.)
News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Final call for two Town Pride contest entries PAGE 6
AUGUST 3, 2018
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Miami Lakes residents are encouraged to show their love of Miami Lakes by participating in the two contests to promote civic pride as part of the I Heart Miami Lakes campaign including the Capture a Moment photo contest and the Home Beautification Contest. Final deadline for entries in both contests is Friday, August 10 at midnight. For the Capture a Moment photo contest, entry rules include:
• Photos must be taken within the Town’s boundaries • Photos of landscape, buildings, parks and scenery are recommended • Photos must be in JPEG format, 300 DPI (dots per inch) and no smaller than 800 pixels wide by 600 pixels high • Submit photos to http://bit.ly/2018CaptureMLPh otoComp. The Home Beautification Contest recognizes residents who take special pride in
improving their homes and landscaping. The winner will be awarded with a $1,000 Home Depot gift card and a commemorative lawn sign. To enter personal property or a neighbor, visit http://bit.ly/ 2018BeautificationContestForm to complete the application. The winners of both contests will be announced at the September Town Council meeting.
Miami Lakes Youth Center will be hosting several fun and exciting programs for middle and high school students at “The Spot” from 6 to 8 p.m. during August at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Friday, August 10 – Smash Bros. Battle Royale. The time has come to show your skills in one of the biggest events to close out the summer. The Spot will be accepting all challengers in its first Smash Bros. Battle Royale. Who will be the first Spot Smash Bros’ champion? Wednesday, August 15 Open Hang Night. The Youth Center is equipped with a billiards table, table tennis, indoor basketball shootout game, Xbox One, and more. Bring friends and hang out for a night full of
fun and games. Friday, August 24 – Back to School Blues Party. Bring your friends to play with our billiard table, table tennis, indoor basketball shootout game, Nintendo Wii, and more. It will
be a night full of fun, games, and delicious snacks. For more information about the Youth Center programs, visit www.miamilake-fl.gov/ thespot, or call 305-819-7768.
Tickets for the Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival are now available for purchase on Eventbrite.com. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Miami Lakes Optimist Park. The event will feature fine food, wine, and specialty beer provided by local restaurants
and establishments. Guests will sample culinary delights and a selection of fine wines. Like the previous first year of the event, all proceeds will benefit the Miami Lakes Town Foundation, a 501(c)(3). For more information on tickets and event sponsorships, visit www.MLFoodWineFest.com.
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Hotel Indigo-Miami Lakes hosts Canine Film Festival Hotel Indigo-Miami Lakes hosted the 2nd Annual Canine Film Festival Weekend on July 14-15. The weekend kicked off on Saturday where dog lovers walked the red carpet and watched movies with their special four-legged friends at the Cinepolis Theater in Coconut Grove where every seat was filed with pups and people. Directed by Laly Albalate, Lory Nelson Brunner and Karen Landrum, the Film Festival awards the “Barker Awards” in such categories as Best Drama, Best Documentary Score, Rising Actor, and more. The after party was hosted by 23 Bistro at Hotel Indigo. Sales manager Chris Conte said, “As a pet friendly hotel,
we had a special hotel rate and the pet fee was waived.” On Sunday, doggy yoga was housed in the hotel lobby followed by a delicious brunch led by Yohanes Saenz. Chef Laly and Doggy Bag Cafe provided brunch for the dogs with organic dog treats. While guests wee eating, they were entertained by a fullfledged doggy fashion show and guests could purchase dog clothes for all shapes and sizes. Karen Landry said, “It was something really special and I have been fortunate to attend both years. Anytime you can have dog lovers together with a fashion show and dog yoga, and even see a movie with your puppy, that’s a good thing.”
Vivian and Marcelino Gisbert join Chef Eddie and Chef Laly Albalate during the Canine Film Festival arter party at Hotel Indigo-Miami Lakes.
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Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee (EAC) will host several educational, fun and exciting events for seniors in August. The EAC, in partnership with Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., will present Serving Our Seniors Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 4, at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The participating agencies: Miami-Dade Office of Community Advocacy (Hispanic Affairs Board), MiamiDade Office of Community
(Elder Affairs), Miami-Dade Transit Department (STS), Alliance for Aging, MiamiDade Elections Department, Walgreen’s, Mosquito Control, Mount Sinai, Interamerica Medical Center, Cafe Domino, Mayra Poldo with Preferred Care Home Health, and MiamiDade Water & Sewer Department (Showerhead and Toilet Efficiency program). Special speakers will be addressing the following topics. 11 a.m. – Dr. Clifford Medina, Chief of General Medicine at Mt. Sinai, topic: Healthy Living as You Age.
11:30 a.m. – Michael Mut, Public Information Officer for Miami-Dade County Solid Waste Management Public Information & Outreach Division, topic: Mosquito 101. Medicare 101 Workshop – In partnership with the Alliance for Aging, the EAC presents Medicare 101 Workshop, appropriate for anyone who is turning 65, and wants to know how Medicare and Medicaid work, has questions about HMOs, and supplement insurance, etc. The workshop is presented by the SHINE program which is funded by Medicare to give free and unbiased information scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, August 14, at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. Lunch Bunch and Bingo – Socialize and make new friends from the abdomen. while having fun and enjoying One in every 2,000 babies Free nutritious lunches providare born with the defect every ed by Giardino Gourmet Salads. year in the U.S. and cases have risen dramatically over the past 10 years. During the presentation, Cid and council members commended the Delgado’s for contacting Governor Rick Scott requesting that Gastroschisis Awareness Day be recognized in Florida and their fundraising efforts to bring awareness about the disease.
Council proclaims July 17 for Gastroschisis Awareness
Mayor Manny Cid and Miami Lakes council members presented a proclamation for Gastroschisis Awareness Day to the Delgado family during the July 17 council meeting. The Delgado’s recently embarked on one of the hardest trials of their life. During Allison Delgado’s pregnancy, her daughter, Luna Mia Delgado, was diagnosed with Gastroschisis, a birth defect that allows intestines and sometimes, other organs, to protrude
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Two events are scheduled at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue: Wednesday, August 8, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations are required and will close on Tuesday, August 7, at 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 22, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations can be made beginning Wednesday, August 15 at 8:30 a.m. and will close on Tuesday, August 21, at 5 p.m. Seating is limited and reservations are made by contacting www.toml.eventbrite.com. Marlins Games Field Trips – Miami Lakes resident, 65 and older, receive Free transportation and tickets to Thursday Miami Marlins home games. Tickets are sponsored by Wellmax Medical Center and transportation is hosted by the EAC and The Graham Companies. The next field trip is set for the Marlins vs. the Atlanta
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Braves on Thursday, August 23 at 7:10 p.m. The bus will depart at 4:30 p.m. from Miami Lakes Optimist Clubhouse, 6411 N.W. 162 Street. Seating is limited and reservations are required by contacting www.toml.eventbrite.com. Reservations will open on Thursday, August 16 at 8:30 a.m. and close on Wednesday, August 23 at noon. Senior Games: Basketball Shoot Game – The EAC concludes the 12th annual Senior Games Series with the Basketball Shoot Game from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 25, at Shula’s Athletic Club. Senior Games participants will receive a T-shirt and medals will be awarded to winners in each age division for the male and female groups. For more information on EAC events, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/eac, or call 305364-6100.
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, August 16, 6:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Neighborhood Improvement Committee Meeting Thursday, August 16, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.
Economic Development Committee Meeting Tuesday, August 21, 5:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Budget Workshop Tuesday, August 21, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. MIAMI LAKES TOWN COUNCIL proclaimed July 17 Gastroschisis Awareness Day to recognize the efforts and trials of the Delgado family including their new daughter Luna Mia. Pictured (from left) Luis Collazo, Vice Mayor Frank Mingo, Councilmembers Tim Daubert and Nelson Rodriguez, the Delgados, and Mayor Manny Cid.
Business Tax renewal time
The renewal period for the annual Miami Lakes Business Tax Receipt (BTR) has begun. In the Town’s continuing effort to assist the growing business community, it has created a “How To” video that provides business owners with the quick and easy steps to make their annual BTR payment online.
Business that need to know how to apply or renew for BTR online, visit https://youtube./ oXkN58RmvGM. The BTR renewal period expires on September 30. For more information, visit the Town’s Building Department at btr@miamilakes-fl.gov, or call 305-827-4015.
Public Safety Committee Meeting Tuesday, August 28, 6:30 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 July 27, 2018 at Miami Lakes, Fl. Gina Inguanzo, Town Clerk
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By Kayleen Padron The Miami Laker staff It’s so recurrent. If there’s a medication for one thing, it can start a chain reaction that will cause something else that wasn’t there before. A medication that can solve a headache may cause nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and stomach problems. But, at least there’s no more headache. Remedy’s Nutrition’s solution is a holistic approach to everyday ailments. If customers experience frequent headaches, there’s a vitamin for that. Trouble sleeping? There’s an oil for that. The benefits include no side effects, and no harsh chemicals or substances. “Holistic medicine is a branch of medicine that entitles and encompasses your whole body. What we try to do is place natural substances in your body and focus in on what’s wrong to make yourself complete,” explained Tony Mendez, owner of Remedy’s Nutrition in Miami Lakes. Remedy’s first began in Key Largo. Mendez was a pharmacist at the time, and decided to stop by the store. There, he met his future business partner Gene Lentz, a nutritionist. The rest is history, and since then Lentz and Mendez have planned to open stores around South Florida. With a new store opening up in Miami Lakes, they plan on expanding to Doral, Key West and eventually
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Weston. “I’m going backwards, because as a pharmacist I’ve been doing this my whole life. We saw this company in the Keys, and I was looking at them and I said ‘wow, this stuff really works.’ We tried it and it works. I started thinking about it and the older you get, you want to start going natural,” explained Mendez. Miami Lakes was the first place that popped into Mendez’s mind when deciding on a new location. For 30 years, Mendez lived and worked in Miami Lakes, and he plans to continue serving the community that he’s been a part of for so long. After a trip to Italy, Mendez and his wife had a neardeath experience at a car wreck in Venice. Mendez recalled that it put into perspective what he does, and says it has inspired him to help the community more so. “I had a young lady that was hooked on Zanax, and she really wanted to get off it so I gave her some CBD oil, and she started with that, and she’s gotten off two of her meds,” said Mendez. “No more controlled substances. That’s the focus I
want to take, I want to help the people that have, I don’t want to say ‘addictions,’ but it’s so common place to use hard drugs to go to sleep, but you can take natural stuff and not wake up with a hangover.” That young lady was Grace Rodriguez, and besides her addiction to the sedative, she was also suffering from a pulmonary embolism that almost lead to her death back in March. With the help of Mendez, she was able to stop her suffering without the use of controlled substances. Doctors had told her it would take a year to go back to normal, but she bounced back in just a couple of months. “It really has worked for me,” Rodriguez said. “I went from zero to 60 as far as improvement.” Remedy’s Nutrition in Miami Lakes is located in the Cypress Village Shopping Center at 7331 Miami Lakes Drive. For more information, call (305)400-8920 or visit their website at www.remedysnutrition.com. “You go to Remedy’s to get your remedy,” Mendez chuckled.
At request of Miami-Dade Public School Board, a referendum for a tax hike to cover teacher raises will be on November ballot After recognizing that the Miami-Dade County Public School system is an A-rated school district for the first time and students are performing above the state’s rate, County Commissioners approved a resolution to propose a property tax increase on November’s ballot asking voters to give teachers a pay raise and increase school safety. Superintendent Alberto Carvalho and the School Board requested the proposal on the ballot, which, if approved, homeowners would pay an additional 75 cents per thousand dollars of their taxable value to pay for higher teachers’ salaries from 2019 to 2023. The special tax would also pay for additional school resource officers at each school in Miami-Dade County following the Stoneman Douglas High massacre which took the lives of 17 students and teachers. County Commissioner Barbara Jordan, who requested the ballot measure for November 6,
said taxpayers would decide teachers’ fate on increasing their pay. “This will give Miami-Dade voters the opportunity to decide whether to tax themselves more to pay for teacher salary increases and increased safety,” she said at a recent County Commission meeting. Carvalho went before county commissioners to lobby them to approve the ballot proposal, mentioning an A-rated school district with no F schools, the highest graduation rates in history and students outperforming above the state’s rate, as the reasons teachers deserve a pay hike. Adding to the School Board’s plans to increase security through the proposed tax increase, Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez’s proposed budget for 2018-2019, allocated $20 million to assign a police officer at more than 100 MiamiDade public schools, and funding new response teams and additional training for officers.
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ering them with the skills needed to excel within the financial services industry.” The Future Bankers’ Camp is a program for Miami-Dade County high school students who desire to obtain employment within the financial services industry. Each year, JetStream hosts students from this program by providing hands-on training in various departments, including lending, accounting, member care, human resources, and training. At the end of their internship, students have gained experiential knowledge within their chosen financial service specialty.
Veterans Committee will host a Jingle Bell Jog on December 1
Though Nayib Hassan has never served in the U.S. military, he said America can do more to honor soldiers and veterans for putting their lives on the line each day for their country. After running in the Boston Marathon this year, the Miami Lakes resident broached an idea which allows residents to show their appreciation for soldiers stationed abroad and bring economic development to Miami Lakes as well. Hassan, chairman of the Miami Lakes Veterans Committee, is spearheading Miami Lakes Jingle Bell Jog, an 5K event which is scheduled for Saturday, December 1. The five-hour race and walk commences at 7:30 a.m., starting at Main Street and N.W. 67 Avenue, running through the Don Shula Golf Course and ending near Victoria’s Secrets at New Barn Road and Main Street. All participants will receive a Santa costume and finishers will be treated with a Holidaythemed medal. Hassan, whose two cousins JETSTREAM FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONʼS Employee serve in the U.S Marines and Development Specialist Davena Dunn (right) hosts three Future Bankers’ Camp interns (from left) Angela Gruber, has a nephew enrolled in the U.S. Coast Guard, said the Danaisy Abascal-Yero and Onielio Duran.
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event is the signature recognition for veterans and soldiers who protect “our” country. “I can’t believe we don’t give enough thanks to the people who are giving their lives for this country,” he said. “These people fight for our liberty and freedom. I appreciate the military every single day.” Hassan, an attorney, said the Jingle Bell Jog is similar to the now defunct Jingle Down Main Street, which was hosted by the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce years ago. He said SplitSecond Timing agreed to host the event for the next three years. Hassan said the proceeds from Jingle Bell Jog will benefit Veterans causes, including treatment of PTSD, and sending out care packages to the military abroad. “Our residents will get the opportunity to draft letters to our military thanking them for their services as well as having a fun time in the 5K,” he said. “Children will have the opportunity to see Santa.” Hassan said his group agreed to split the proceeds with MPS Superkids, a foundation for children with Hunters disease. “We will split the proceeds for
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one year to help them reach their goal,” he said. The holiday event is expected to bring new revenue to Miami Lakes, as participants and spectators will shop and dine on Main Street and other restaurants and shops in the area. During the Boston Marathon, Hassan said runners honored and raised money for the military and thought it would be good to bring a similar event to Miami Lakes. “I proposed it at our meeting and the Veterans Committee members agreed to it,” he said. “We’ve reached out to companies and individuals and they are also on board.” Hassan initially proposed the event the day following the town’s Veterans Day Parade but the profits were projected to be less. “The Jingle Down Main Street saw good returns so we decided on December for our event,” he said. “We’re hoping for not only individuals, but families, young and old, to run, jog or walk.” Jingle Bell Jog participants can register at www.active.com.
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By Kayleen Padron The Miami Laker staff Located at 5960 Miami Lakes Drive, Safari LTD. has been a family-owned toy company since 1982. Beginning with Bernard and Rosemarie Rubel, Safari was founded on the principal of providing children with “toys that teach.” Inherited by their daughter and then their grandchild, Safari has grown alongside the family that operates it. Rubel’s grandchild Alexandre Pariente and his wife Christina now run the business together as CEO and president respectively. “We are a third generation family company. It wasn’t meant to be, but we’re still here. It started with my grandfather and grandmother, then my mother came in and she worked here for 28 years. She was the owner for about five years,” explained patriarch Pariente. Safari sells educational figurines of animals, both mythical and existent, world-wide. Their purpose is to have children interact with life-like models of their favorite animals from the wild. Each sculpture is hand-painted and made to last with childfriendly components. Different sets offer various worlds of imagination for children ranging from toddlers to teens. Not only does Safari offer traditional animals like lions or elephants, but also storied creatures like dragons. They also
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SAFARI CEO ALEXANDRE PARIENTE have award-winning dinosaurs that for the past six years in a row, have won the Prehistoric Times’ Dinosaur of the Year award. “We usually win teacher or parent awards too. We feel like we make award-winning products whether we get recognition or not, because we offer a product that’s really well detailed and well crafted,” Pariente said. With 50 to 100 new options created once a year, Safari has an array of wild-life figurines guaranteed to capture the eye as well as the imagination. Customers can find the toys in zoos,
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By Kayleen Padron The Miami Laker Staff Originally from Cuba, Nilo Ventura Sr. moved to New Jersey, then Palm Springs North and eventually made his way to Miami Lakes in 1977 with his wife Honorinda and two kids, Nilo Jr. and Hector Ventura. For over 40 years, Ventura Sr. has been an active member of the community. He began coaching in Optimist Park while his two sons were part of the baseball team, and he was also on the board for five years, working alongside Jack McCall. As a result, Ventura taught the youth of Miami Lakes about sportsmanship, team work and discipline. Additionally, Ventura built the batting cages which are still in use today. “That’s pretty cool, you know? Because the batting
cages are still there,” explained Ventura Jr. In the early 1990’s, Ventura had bought some land from The Graham Companies and built six homes on Cow Pen Road and four more in Royal Oaks. As a general contractor and real estate developer, he contributed to the development of Miami Lakes. Although Ventura has moved on four different occasions, he’s always stayed in the Miami Lakes area and currently lives in one of the houses he built in Royal Oaks. “He stays in the community. He plays dominoes in the community center, and he does Sunday mass at Our Lady of the Lakes,” said Ventura Jr. Now at 85-years-old, Ventura Sr. enjoys his retirement with his wife of 59 years and their six grandchildren.
THE NILO VENTURA SR. family (from left) Hector Ventura, Ventura, Honorinda Ventura and Nilo Ventura Jr.
Town holds School Safety community meeting THE MIAMI LAKER
By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff Since the shooting massacre at Stoneman Douglas High School, which took the lives of 17 students and teachers in February, Miami Lakes’ elected voices and residents have been scrambling for solutions to prevent gun violence among students at area schools. And with the start of the new school year less than two weeks away, Miami-Dade Public Schools police and Miami Lakes police departments have developed a plan in an effort to keep students and teachers safe including dealing with mental illness incidents. At a recent School Safety Town Hall meeting at the Roberto Alonso Community Center, council members, town and schools police officers as well as Regional Superintendent Jose Bueno listened to the concerns of parents whose children attend both public and private schools in the area. Since the Parkland tragedy, parents were reluctant to drop off their kids at school, especially at Bob Graham Education Center and Miami Lakes K-8 Center, the only two schools in the town without a resource officer. The town used its own
resources to pay for two police officers at the schools estimated at $35,000 for 3,000 kids from April until the end of school in June. In the wake of the Stoneman Douglas tragedy, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed into law a bill which funds $400 million to place at least one resource officer at every school in the state and programs to address mental illness among students. Miami-Dade Public Schools recently swore-in nine new police officers as part of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act, which trains and deploys new officers at the schools. The new officers is the first step to keep students and teachers safe but more needs to be done to prevent a similar tragedy. “The Stoneman Douglas incident impacted us all,” said Mayor Manny Cid. “We will make sure our kids are protected no matter what.” Miami-Dade County Public Schools Deputy Police Chief Dermot Horgan said Chief Edwin Lopez and the department have stepped up efforts to prevent unwanted visitors on school grounds. When the new school year
commences, all educational facilities will have limited access and students must wear their ID badges at all time to determine who belongs on campus. In addition, the school police officers are trained to deal with mental illness among students and have undergone tactical training to handle an active shooter on school grounds. Miami Lakes Police Commander Major Javier Ruiz and Lt. Jose Gonzalez said their officers are prepared to assist resource officers in any emergency.
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Horgan said his department will investigate any social media threats and Ruiz is encouraging students to report their peers if they intend to harm someone at school or off campus. “If you see something, say something,” Ruiz said. Regional Superintendent Bueno said all threat reports are investigated thoroughly including the police obtaining a warrant to search students’ homes. Students could be charged with a serious crime if the police collect enough evidence in any case.
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Parents whose kids are enrolled in private schools are seeking similar protection. “Whether it’s public school or private school, mental illness is mental illness period,” said resident Claudia Luces. For the new school year, parents would be notified of any incident at school and police placing the schools on lockdown thorough the town’s emergency alert, which parents can register for on the town’s website, www.miamilakes-fl. gov.
MIAMI LAKES COUNCILMEMBERS, along with representatives of the Town’s police department and Miami-Dade Public Schools police department, listen to residents’ concerns about school safety during a recent Town Hall at Roberto Alonso Community Center.
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Miami Lakes residents can vote early for Miami-Dade County’s primary election on August 28 at the Miami Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. According to Miami-Dade County’s Elections Department, registered voters can cast their ballots beginning Monday, August 13 through Friday, August 17 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday, August 18 and
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Sunday, August 19, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Monday, August 20 through Friday, August 24 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday, August 25 and Sunday, August 26 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents will be voting for candidates running for the U.S. Senate, Florida Governor, state House of Representatives, Senate and positions for the Florida Cabinet. The winners in August will
represent their respective parties in November’s general election in a showdown, as the Democrats try to gain control in Congress in Washington and the governor’s mansion in Tallahassee. The most closely watch race is the U.S. Senate will pit Florida Republican Governor Rick Scott against incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson in November, as the GOP and
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committees are expected to spend the most money is history for a senate seat. But Scott must first get past Rocky De La Fuente, a businessman and ex-Reform Party candidate for president in 2016, for the Republican nomination in August’s primary. For Florida Governor, U.S. Congressman Ron DeSantis and Agricultural Commissioner Adam Putnam are seeking the Republican nod in August to challenge Democratic candidates vying for the seat including former Congresswoman Gwen Graham, former Miami Beach mayor Phillip Levine, billionaire businessman Jeff Greene, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gullum and businessman Chris King. For Florida House of Representatives, Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Frank Mingo, a Republican, is vacating his seat to run in District 103, as he ran unopposed in the primary and faces either Democrats Cindy Polo or Rick Tapaia in November. Polo was a communications manager and department head for Miami-Dade Expressway Authority, according to her webpage, and Tapia is a MiamiDade College professor. Polo has lived in the HialeahMiami Lakes area since she moved from Providence, Rhode Island. Tapia nabbed the United Teachers of Date endorsement shortly after he filed his papers to run for political office. State Representative Manny Diaz Jr., who is term limited, is running for the State Senate, as
he ran unopposed in the primary and seeks the District 36 seat when he faces either David Perez or Imtiaz Ahmad Mohammad. Perez, 48, is a Coral Gables firefighter lieutenant, and he was the spokesman for thenMiami-Dade County mayor Alex Penalas. Mohammad, who lives in Miramar, is CEO and publisher of the Asian Times USA. The winner in November replaces outgoing State Senator Rene Garcia, who’s also term limited. State Representative Jose Olivia of Miami Lakes, a Republican, drew no challengers and retains his seat for another term in Tallahassee, where he’s expected to become the next House speaker following the elections in November. For Agricultural Commissioner, seeking the Republican nomination to replace Putnam are State Representative Matt Caldwell, State Senator Denise Grimsley, Mike McCalister, a retired United States Army Colonel, and former State Representative Baxter Troutman. For the Democratic nomination, candidates include Homestead Mayor Jeff Porter, R. David Walker, president of the South Florida Audubon Society and attorney Nikki Fried. For Attorney General, candidates seeking the Republican nomination to replace term-limited Pam Bondi are former Circuit Court judge Ashley Moody and State Representative Frank White. For the Democratic Party, State Representative Sean Shaw and attorney Ryan Torrens will face off in the primary. Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, who Scott appointed to the position after Jeff Atwater resigned to become chief financial officer for Florida Atlantic University, is seeking his first full term when he faces Democrat Jeremy Ring, a former state senator.
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‘It takes a village’ like M. Lakes By Sabine Joseph Special to The Miami Laker My Miami is not the metropolitan paradise lined with beaches that immediately comes to everyone’s mind when they think of “The 305.” My Miami is a little suburb where everything I need is no more than a short walk or a 15 minute drive away. I may want to live in the city later in life, but for now I love living in my little Town of Miami Lakes. “It takes a village to raise a child,” is a phrase that often comes to my mind when thinking of Miami Lakes. We really are like a village. Here, you know your neighbors and you’re bound to run into everyone you know at Main Street or Publix. We’d be happy to lend a helping hand or a cup of sugar. It’s just the way we are. And while I’ve always felt this way, I was reminded of it in a beautiful way on Sunday. Everything about Miami Lakes can be summed up in four words: Free ice cream social. It is just like the Miami Lakes community to think “It’s summer, it’s hot, it’s national ice cream day–let’s hand out ice cream!” It was a sight to see. The sun was shining, music was blasting
MIAMI LAKES RESIDENTS having fun in the free Photo Booth at the Ice Cream Social. and kids were zig zagging thing else they can. We are everywhere trying to get in on always finding an excuse to all the fun. It truly was a family gather because even if we’ve affair, one I feel blessed to have never met, we’re family. attended. I’ve hopped around Anyone who’s been around Miami-Dade and Broward in me for even just five minutes my 17 years and though I’ve knows how much I love Miami only lived in Miami Lakes for Lakes. I am proud to be part of two, it’ll always be home. How such a great community that could it not be when it has so truly is “Growing Beautifully.” readily welcomed me in? (Sabine Joseph is the managMiami Lakes defines com- ing editor of The Harbinger, munity. Its residents are the type Miami Lakes Educational who support schools, churches, Center’s school paper.) Boys and Girl Scouts and every-
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M-Dade Schools, Siemens launch unique Hi-Tech Building Automation lab Miami Lakes Educational Center and Techincal College (MLEC) hosted a recent ribboncutting event launching the first lab in Florida that teaches building automation systems technology to both high school and adult students. MLEC partnered with The Siemens Building Technologies Division (SBTD), which is the North American market leader for safe and secure, energy-efficient and environment-friendly buildings and infrastructures. As a technology partner, service provider, system integrator and product vendor, SBTD has offerings for fire protection, life safety and security as well as building automation, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and energy management. Building automation is the computer-based, centralized control system installed in buildings that monitors and controls mechanical and electrical equipment such as heating, ven-
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Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during August: For Children and Families: Edible Book Contest – Participants are asked to create an edible display inspired by their favorite book, author, cover art or character, including comics and manga. Registration was required by Saturday, July 28. Entries should be brought to the Branch Library by 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 4. Judging begins at 3 p.m. and winners will be announced at 4 p.m. (Note: Interested participants who have not registered by the deadline should contact the Branch at 305-822-6520 to see if their entry will be accepted.) Libraries Rock! Just Dance – Dance to celebrate the finale of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. Space is limited. Best for ages 4 years and up at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 4. Libraries Rock! Movies and Stories for Kids – Watch favorite movies with family and friends. Events made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes
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Education Advisory Board at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays, August 8, 15 and 29. Baby and Me Group – A free 10-week series giving parents and caregivers an opportunity to develop close relationships with their infants, ages birth to 6 months. Space is limited and registration is required until the group is full. Participants must attend a minimum of 8 classes in a program sponsored by The Children’s Trust. Series runs at 10 a.m. weekly from Thursday, August 16, to Thursday October 18. Call 305-243-8425 or email familiesfirst@mami.edu for more information and to register. Library Lego Club – Let imaginations run wild as participants build and create with LEGO blocks. All ages welcome at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 18. For Teens: Libraries Rock! Hour of Code – Broaden knowledge in computer science. Hour of Code aims to demystify coding and prove that anyone can learn the basics of this useful skill. Best for ages 8-18 years at 5 p.m. on Monday, August 6. D & D and More - Create your own adventure with this classic role-playing game or play chess, Shadow Hunters, Go and more. Best for ages 12 years and up at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays, August 13, 20 and 27.
Teen Club presents Batman Ninja PG-13 – Batman Ninja takes a journey across the ages as Gorilla Grodd’s time displacement machine transports many of Batman’s worst enemies to Feudal Japan, along with the Dark Knight and a few of his allies. Batman must rely on his intellect and his allies, including Catwoman and the extended Bat-family, to restore order to the land and return to present-day Gotham City. Made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 7. Teen Club Presents: Cupcake Battle – Celebrate backto-school with a cupcake battle, See if you have the cupcake decorating skills to most accurately portray the pre-chosen themes. Event scheduled at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 14. Teen Club Presents: Retro Gaming – Best for ages 12-18 years at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 28. For Adults: Book Discussion Group – This month’s selection is “The Nightingale” by Kristen Hannah at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 21. Introduction to Sahaja Meditation – Sahaja Meditation is a simple, time-honored technique that helps reduce stress and increase wellness. It brings focus and helps people become more centered and bet-
Classes and Recreation Calendar
The Town of Miami Lakes has scheduled the following classes and recreation activities during August:
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(All classes are free unless noted by [$]) Open Hang Nights (Themed Nights) Ages 11-17 Select Wed./Fri. 6:00 pm MLYC Bricks 4 Kidz Summer Camp [$] Ages 5-12 Monday to Friday 9:00 to 1:00 pm MLOP YMCA Summer Camp [$] Ages 5-15 Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm RACC/MLYC
Important Notice Reference Fall Classes: Online Registration @ www.miamilakes-fl.gov/parkres August 13 @ 10:00 am: Adult Classes including Yoga, Line Dancing, Painting, Dominoes and Spanish classes August 13 @ 2:00 pm: AllYouth Programs. Beginning on August 27: 55 and older classes will register for first day of classes: Tai Chi, Computer classes in English and Spanish, Sewing, Knitting and Crocheting.
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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ter balanced. Ages 10 years and up at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 18. 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, at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 22. Beginners Yoga – Library staff will lead a beginners’ Yoga class. Follow along to learn the Yoga poses at 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 25. 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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MIAMI LAKES BRANCH LIBRARY patrons learned how to create art in the style of renowned Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi in an event presented by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board.
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The Town of Miami Lakes, homeowners associations, professional and volunteer groups have scheduled meetings during August:
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MDC head basketball coach Susan FIU’s Kaylee O’Hara attends Summons inducted in Hall of Fame Canadian U18 national camp Blazing the trail for women to play college basketball, Miami Dade College (MDC) head coach Susan Summons was honored, once again, as she was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tennessee. The recognition marks the sixth time Summons, who’s also a college professor and commu-
nity relations advocate, has been inducted into a Hall of Fame. Summons was selected as one of the Trailblazers and Pioneers of the Game in the Women’s Basketball League (WBL). According to MDC, more than 500 student athletes, who played for Summons during a
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32-year tenure at the college, graduated and received her help in transferring to other universities. According to her bio, Summons is a former Women’s Pro with the WBL New Jersey Gems and New England Gulls. She is also an acclaimed motivational speaker and founder of the Best of the Rest Stars, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides a basketball training academy for girls and boys. She also worked with the USA Olympic basketball team on three different occasions, and has been recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America by the Institute for International Sports. In addition, the Institute named Miami Dade College as an All-American Sportsmanship School.
Kaylee O'Hara, an incoming freshman for the FIU women's basketball team, has been selected as one of 20 athletes invited to the Canadian U18 women's national team tryouts and training camp, the organization announced last week. The training camp was held from July 14-28 at York University in Toronto. Following the end of the invitational tryouts and training period, the team departed for Mexico City, Mexico to begin their quest for a gold medal in
the FIBA U18 Women’s Americas Championship 2018. O'Hara, who signed with FIU late last spring, has already earned two Canadian Basketball player assessment camps in recent years. The forward was named to the Hooptown GTA Best in Prep Fab 48 in both 2016 and 2017, and was tabbed a 2018 Rose Classic Senior All-Star, while also earning the Mecca Game Most Valuable Player distinction.
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Sam Skelton was named head women's volleyball coach at St. Thomas University, director of Athletics Laura CourtleyTodd announced. Skelton, a veteran of the South Florida volleyball scene, most recently served as the head volleyball coach at Jupiter Christian School after spending over 15 years as the head coach at Palm Beach State College. “I am excited to join the St. Thomas University Athletics family,” said Skelton. “I think that St. Thomas is poised for further greatness in volleyball and I CHANDLER RAIDEN have been very impressed with In his two years at FIU, the character of the Bobcat stuRaiden made 49 appearances dent-athletes.” and was 2-3 with three saves. The new coach takes over a Bobcat team that won the regular-season Sun Conference championship in 2017 and finished runner up at the Sun Conference Championship Tournament. Active in giving back to the community, Skelton has held leadership positions with organizations such as A.W.A.N.A. Youth Ministry, FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) and C.I.A. (Christians in Action) while also volunteering for the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program. EDDIE SILVA
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Two FIU baseball players take part in summer leagues The college baseball season has been over for a month but several players from Florida International University, including two local student-athletes, are sharpening their skills during summer league play. Miami Lakes resident and outfielder Lorenzo Hampton Jr., is playing for the Keene Swamp Bats of the New England Collegiate Baseball League, while former American High
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Two M. Lakes residents compete at Youth Soccer Olympic program
Miami Lakes residents Arianna Vazquez and Jodi Smith recently competed at the Florida Youth Soccer Association’s Olympic Development Program (ODP) for a chance to make the girls’ youth national teams. The two girls, who represent the Miami Lakes United Soccer Club, will take part in the selection process by competing in state, regional and national events, as the organization determines the best players from their age groups, as they train, play and compete against each other in a series of matches. Vazquez and Smith tested their skills before coaches, administrators and volunteers who were selected by the ODP and scored good points to be considered for the youth national teams.
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Gator quarterback Manny Reyes prepares for season As Barbara Goleman High’s football team prepares for practice this month, quarterback Manny Reyes III is entering the season with a strong athletic background and making a case to be among the top field generals in Miami-Dade. Reyes has been training with players from the University of Miami and Florida International University at their youth camps during the offseason, and working out with NFL quarterbacks Blakes Bortles of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Teddy Bridgewater of the New York Jets. His father, Manny Reyes II, who played semi pro football and in the UFL, trained his son since he was 7 years-old and played quarterback for the Optimist Club of Miami Lakes.
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MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER academy leaders Marlon Vernon (left) and Glenda Algzaze presented tips and best educational practices at the NAF Annual Conference.
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Mater students compete in FBLA National Conference Mater Academy High’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) team recently competed in the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, where the Lions finished among the top chapters in America. From June 28 through July 1, the Mater Academy team demonstrated excellence performance, which earned them a first place finish in business financial, sixth place in business plan and eighth place for banking and finance. The students competed in
leadership events, shared their successes and learned new ideas about sharping the future of their careers through workshops and exhibits. The four-day conference is considered the pinnacle of the FBLA experience, especially for students who are considering running for public office someday. The conference has forged partnerships with industry leaders to underwrite competitive events and scholarships for students achieving national ranking.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) will resume classes later this month on August 20. Students are expected to complete their summer reading assignments for their first day back to school. With school beginning in just three weeks, below is a list of local school’s required reading assignments. Miami Lakes Educational Center requires all grades to complete a PDF file of books assigned to each class. The book assigned to the freshmen class is “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. Sophomores are assigned “Tuesdays With Morrie” by Mitch Albom. Juniors will read “Ella Minnow Pea” (A Novel in Letters) by Mark Dunn and seniors are required to read “How to Read Literature Like a Professor” by Thomas C. Foster. For more information on MLEC’s required summer reading, visit www.mlecshs.com. Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy (MAST) provides all summer reading materials on their website at www.mast3. com under the student tab. In the tab, students can find not only their required summer reading, but their math assignments as well. For more information on the first day back to school, MAST will be hosting a new student orientation on Saturday, August 18 at 9 a.m. in the school’s auditorium. There, students will be able to identify their homeroom class and review basic school rules to assure a smooth start to
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the first day back. Monsignor Edward Pace High School (Pace) has assigned both English and Social Studies reading materials to students for the summer break. For freshmen, English materials include “A Dog’s Purpose” by Bruce Cameron and “The Alchemist” by Paul Coelho. Freshmen Social Studies materials include “Night” by Eli Weisel, “Maus I” by Art Spiegelman and “Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini. For sophomores, English materials include “Speak” by Laurie Halse Anderson and “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night” by Mark Haddon with “Hiroshima” by John Hersey being their material for Social Studies. Juniors are required to read “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins, “The Good Thief” by Hannah Tinti, “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald, “Streetcar Named Desire” by Tennessee Williams and “The Awakening” by Kate Chopin. Social Studies required for juniors include “With Every Drop of Blood” by James Lincoln Collier, “Bootleg: Murder, Moonshine, and the Lawless Years of Prohibition” by Karen Blumenthal, “Imperfect Presidents: Tales of Misadventure and Triumph” by Jim Cullen and “Don’t Know Much About History” (American) by Kenneth C. Davis. Finally, seniors required readings for English are “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley, “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Bronte, “How to Read Literature like a Professor” by Thomas Foster and “Pygmalion” by George Bernard Shaw. Social Studies readings are “Animal Farm” by George Orwell, “Hardball: How Politics is Played, Told by One Who
Knows the Game” by Christopher Matthews, “The Constitution of the United States, The Thirteen American Arguments” by Howard Fineman and “Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America” by Barbara Ehrenreich. American Senior High requires a summer reading project with details that can be found on their Virtual Bookbag section on their website at www.americanshs.org. In summary, freshmen are required to read “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho, sophomores are assigned to “I am Malala” by Malala Yousafzai, juniors must read “Speeches that Changed the World” by Simon Sebag Montefiore and seniors are assigned to “Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes” by Edith Hamilton. Mater Lakes Academy Middle and High School requires sixth grade students to read “Hoot” by Carl Hiaasen, seventh graders will read “Lion (a Long Way Home)” by Saroo Brierley and “The Giver” by Lois Lowry will be the reading assignment for eight graders. As for high school, freshmen will be reading “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee and sophomores will be assigned to “Things Fall Apart” by Chinua Achebe. Juniors will read “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald, while AP Language students will read “Thank You for Arguing” by Jay Heinrichs and “1984” by George Orwell. Seniors will read “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood while AP language students will read “Tess of the D’Urbervilles” by Thomas Hardy and “How to Read Literature Like a Professor” by Thomas C. Foster.
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A student’s advice on back-to-school preparations THE MIAMI LAKER
By Chika Ojukwu Special to The Miami Laker With school fast approaching, here are eight things students need to know before getting ready for the first day back. 1. Time Management. You just spent a whole summer mainly watching Netflix, eating and sleeping for 12 hours. Your time management might be a little warped by now, but school is not the time to test how long you can go playing Fortnite without stopping. School actually requires you to go to school for eight hours a day, and that comes with the ability to manage your time well. So go and spend your time wisely, because it can pay off in being able to do more for yourself in the long run.
2. Be prepared for ANYTHING, and I mean anything. In the first week of school, there could be a hurricane, a traveling circus, a surprise alien attack and goats magically raining from the sky. So, it is best to not procrastinate and wait until the last minute when your dog ate your homework. 3. Get your school supplies. No one wants to be that person on the first day of school who asks for a pencil. By the end of the year, you’ll be lucky if you find anyone remembering to wear their left sock, let alone be stocked with school supplies. But in the beginning of it all it is beneficial to actually have something to write with and supplies to show teachers you are prepared to work.
Miami-Dade County Public School Division of Academics held its annual Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Scholars Banquet in late May. Bob Graham Education Center students Alejandro Fernandez, Roberto Martinez and Valentin Velazco-Pryce were recognized for representing the district, state and country for their abilities in VEX IQ robotics. During the robotic season,
they won the Excellence Award, Skills Challenge Award, Teamwork Challenge Award and competed at the World’s VEX IQ Competition. The administration and community are extremely proud of all that they’ve accomplished in the two years they’ve participated in the Robocats Academy. Special recognition goes to their teacher and coach, Marilyn Dieppa.
BGEC students recognized at STEAM Scholars banquet
4. Work smarter, not harder. It’s no longer cool to stay up until 3 a.m. in the morning. Getting your required 7 to 8 hours of rest is the new cool. Burning yourself out studying for a test the next day has no benefit whatsoever, and is only detrimental to your health. Being an effective student is about studying every day at an easy-to-follow pace that doesn’t overload your body. 5. Know your true friends. There are so many different people at school, and it’s very important to open your doors to see what is out there. But make sure to keep your true friends close. School is a place to be happy and express yourself, but when there is a friend that prevents you from doing that, they are not a true friend. True friends have got your back and you have theirs. 6. Ask questions. It’s better to be informed than ignorant. When you are lost, have questions about homework or just need a helping hand, don’t be afraid to ask questions. Questions that can enlighten your views and educate those around you. No matter how young or old, ask teachers and other students whatever you need to improve on yourself. 7. Have a perfect soundtrack. Music is food for the
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Miami Lakes K-8 Center recognized as an Everglades Champion School for 2018
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By Raquel Edmundson Special to The Miami Laker Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s (Pace) senior David Barbier has returned home after a 12-day trip to West Africa’s Republic of Ghana with the Nyah Project Fellowship. The Nyah Project organization, whose core belief is that “Travel Awakens Leaders,” offered Barbier and 11 other diverse high school students from the South Florida area the opportunity to travel to Ghana in an effort to cultivate stronger leaders in the community, and to prepare them for their future endeavors beyond high school and college. Selection process for this fellowship began in August 2017 and consisted of an online application followed by a 16hour intensive seminar and an interview before a 12-member panel. In May, Barbier was excited to learn he had been selected as the first student from Pace to have been chosen for this expe-
rience. He then attended several training sessions where he and the other fellows learned about what to expect in their international journey to Ghana and once they arrived to their host town of Akatsi. During their trip, the fellows explored the land, learned about the culture and enjoyed meeting the people of Ghana. They witnessed how they could make an impact during their short stay while visiting local elementary, middle and high schools. They supplied the students with basic school supplies, assisted in teaching the younger children lessons in math and reading and enjoyed soccer games with them in the courtyard. An especially memorable moment for Barbier was when they had a chance to speak to a group of Ghanaian high school students. In addressing their questions, he was surprised to hear how aware the youth of Ghana was about the issues faced by today’s American teenagers such as gun violence,
education and the experience of living as black youth in America. During another emotional moment, the group met a mother who had lost her husband several years prior. Since then, she had not had the financial means to send her children back to school. The Nyah fellows worked together to gather a pool of their own personal spending money, making it possible for the chil-
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dren to receive tutoring, return to school and continue their education. “This experience with the Nyah Project has inspired a new attitude within me to pay it forward,” expressed Barbier. “The flame within me to make a difference is burning stronger than ever, and I cannot ignore what’s happening in the world around us.” Barbier is an active member of Pace High School. He is
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involved in various clubs and was elected by his peers as Student Government president for this upcoming school year. This life altering experience will be one that he will never forget, and the lessons learned will translate into his ability to be a stronger leader among Pace’s student body and across many other aspects of his daily life.
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include skis, swim fins, roller blades and skates. Backpacks, including articles such as wallets, handbags, fanny packs or PACE HIGH SCHOOL senior David Barbier with a group of students during his trip to Ghana diaper bags. briefcases, suitcas- this summer with the Nyah Project Fellowship. es and other garment bags are not tax exempt. School supplies include calculators, crayons, pencils, glue, tape notebooks, scissors and more. For more information, visit floridarevenue.com/backtoschool/Pages/default.asp.
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By Raquel Edmundson Special to the Miami Laker Five rising seniors from Pace High School (Pace) were selected to participate in St. Thomas University’s STU IMPACT summer immersion program.
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PACE STUDENTS visiting the Coalition of Immokalee Workers Community Center as part of the St. Thomas University’s STU IMPACT experience (from left) Lauren Aponte, Juselie Derice, Fabia St. Juste, Arianna Martinez and Nathan Bonet.
ence. During the week, the students resided on STU’s campus and explored college life through theological education, prayer, worship and hands-on service activities. The group participated in an ecological beach cleanup at Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park in Dania Beach where they learned about the park’s history and environmental issues. They also traveled north to Immokalee to engage with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, an internationally recognized organization that promotes the rights of immigrant farm workers. STU Impact was established in 2015 through a grant to the university, and it seeks to encourage young people to explore theological traditions, ask questions about contemporary moral issues and inspires them to examine how their faith calls them to lives of service.
Pace LIFE leaders attend Living in Faith youth camp By Melissa Sanchez Special to The Miami Laker One of the main focuses within the Monsignor Edward Pace High School (Pace) community is to offer students a high school faith experience. To fulfill that purpose, Pace runs the Living in Faith Experience youth group (LIFE). The LIFE program provides students all over the world with opportunities to grow in their faith throughout student-led weekly meetings. This summer, six of the Pace LIFE leaders, Daniella Conde, Sade Rogers, Nathan Bonet, Teresa Macias, Joshua Dubon and Amayah Novela had the opportunity to attend the LIFE summer retreat program at Camp Tecaboca located in Mountain Home, Texas. Overall, the program consisted of a week-long experience where the LIFE leaders got to enjoy all kinds of activities including icebreakers, meditation sessions, ministry workshops, small group and large group discussions, sacraments and prayer.
They learned all about strengthening their faith-based communities through various team-building exercises, and were also able to participate in various self-reflection activities where they truly learned how to embrace both their strengths and weaknesses in carrying out their roles as leaders. “It’s one of those experiences that you will remember and use for the rest of your life,” said Rogers. In addition, Pace’s campus ministry director Andres Novela held workshops for all the students at Camp Tecaboca with topics including the call to action in carrying out commitment to faith, and social justice issues that relate to the world today. All week long, the Pace LIFE leaders were asked to create a mission statement. They committed to raise more awareness about the LIFE program, and to be innovative within their leadership positions. They hope to use this experience as a way to maintain Christ at the center of the Pace family.
PICTURED at the Camp Tecaboca LIFE summer retreat program (from left) moderator Melissa Sanchez, LIFE leaders Sade Rogers, Daniella Conde, Teresa Macias, Nathan Bonet, Joshua Dubon, Amayah Novela, and moderator Andres Novela.
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Elevate Church schedules backto-school drive on Saturday, August 18
It’s almost time for kids to go back to school! This is such an exciting time of year for lots of kids and their parents as they gear up with new clothes, the latest sneakers and brand new school supplies. But lots of families dread this time of year, because not every family has the means to provide their children with important, and sometimes basic, school supplies. Elevate Church wants to help lessen the burden on those families by hosting a back-to-school supply drive on Saturday, August 18, from 9 a.m. until noon at 6250 Miami Lakes Drive East. Book bags and school supplies will be handed out to families in need on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
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Miami Lakes Area Houses of Worship Elevate Church
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M.L. Congregational Church
6701 Miami Lakeway South Telephone 305-822-4313 Adult Sunday School........... 9 AM Children’s Sun. School..10:30 AM Worship.........................10:30 AM
Sunrise Presbyterian Church
18400 N.W. 68 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-5841 Worship...........................10:00 AM Servicio en Español,,,,,,,,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 Sun. School...10:15 AM Adult Bible Study.............11:00 AM Misa en Español...............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.................9:00 AM English service................12:30 PM Tuesday Spanish).............7:00 PM Wednesday (English).......7:00 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 Servcios
6250 Miami Lakes Drive East Telephone: 305-557-1959 Sunday Service.................4:00 PM Wednesday Youth.............7:30 PM
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Amazon Smile is a charity that allows Amazon shoppers to donate 5 percent of the listed price from select items to charities of the buyer’s choosing without any additional cost. Charities can range from larger nonprofits to local schools or places of worship. With over one million organizations to choose from, all customers have to do is sign into their Amazon account, visit www.smile.amazon.com and select the organization of their choosing. Local charities and organizations from Miami Lakes include: • Schools: Miami Lakes Educational Center PTSA,
Miami Lakes K-8 Center PTSA, Our Lady of the Lakes school and more. • Organizations: Miami Lakes Town Foundation Inc.; ZONTA Club of Miami Lakes; Catholic Hospice Inc.; Boy Scouts of America; Giving Gators Inc.; and more. • Churches: Miami Lakes Baptist Church, Methodist Church Inc. Miami Lakes, Miami Lakes United Methodist Church and more. For more information, and more local organizations to donate to, visit smile.amazon. com and search for charities in the Miami Lakes area.
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2/2 apartment, 1,020 sq. ft. Close to bank and restaurants. New stove and microwave. Elevator building. Association approval needed. $1,600 monthly. Call 305-829-7741.
3/2.5 luxury townhome with 2-car garage, gated community, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, wood laminate floors, hurricane impact windows, fitness studio, 24 hr. maintenance. From $2570 monthly. Call 305-821-1138.
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PSN Lakeview For Rent. 1 bedroom, 1 full bathroom and kitchen efficiency. All tilied, central A/C new 2 years. New appliances and countertop. $900 month, first, last and 1 month security. No smokers. Rent includes electric, water and U/Verse AT&T. No internet. Must have background check, financial income and credit report. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
For Sale Mint Condition starter townhouse, top of the line new appliances, latest style washer/dryer, 2 bedrooms, 2 updated baths, tile floors, porceline wood tile in master bedroom, roof 2 years new, patio with storage room. Full clubhouse amenities, Olympic size pool, exercise equipment, basketball, tennis, racquetball, 24-hour roving security. No HOA approval. HOA fee only $241 month incl. clubhouse facilities, cable, taxes, and lawn service.
Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
Palm Springs North. This home is an original in a family community. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, garage can be converted to a third bedroom and enough room for a 2nd bathroom. Roof is 5 years old. Does have an attic and can install central A/C. Home is solid, just needs some TLC. Great family community. Miami-Dade County patrolled night and day. Lot size is 11,623 sq. ft. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
Highly sought after 3 bedroom, 2 updated full bathrooms. 1-car garage converted to media room, can be converted back to garage. Roof replaced after Wilma. 6-year old Hurricane shutters on all doors, windows. Updated kitchen w/S/S appliances. Tiled throughout. Spacious fenced-in patio. No HOA approval. Located in desirable and secure The Moors. 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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Featured Properties
16731 N.W. 82 Court, Royal Oaks, Miami Lakes
Gorgeous 6 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath, 4-car garage pool home in gated community of Royal Oaks in Miami Lakes, with attached guest home, “two homes under one roof.” Main house features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2-car garage, formal dining room, living room, 22-ft. ceilings, family room with stunning pool and backyard view, beautiful kitchen with granite counter and S/S appliances, impact doors and larger windows. Generator, large terrace with BBQ area. Guest house has 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, attached 2-car garage w/private entrance. Floor plans allow multi-generational families to live together and have private space. $1,080,000. A10484003.
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, one-story single family corner lot home located in desirable Lakes on the Green gated community. Some of the features include over 2,000 sq.ft. open floor plan, tile throughout, 2-car garage, circular driveway, updated kitchen, spacious terrace and more. $390,000. A10498711.
LOCATION!! LOCATION!! LOCATION!! Possible Owner Financing with large down payment. Big house!! In-law quarters plus additional bedroom. New A/C unit. New roof. Close to schoolds and shopping centers. Room for a pool. Mango tree. 8-car driveway. Great for a Big Family! $400,000. A10491734.
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8000 N.W. 166 Street, Royal Oaks, Miami Lakes
Custom-built Versace inspired Italian residence in the private gated community of Royal Oaks. A naturally scenic, peaceful, family-friendly neighborhood centrally located with immediate freeway access but with a hometown feel. Home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathroms with high ceilings, open concept kitchen, family area, Library/office + den which can be turned into additional bedrooms. Perfect for entertaining on very large Travertine saltwater pool deck and direct lake views with riparian rights to build a deck if desired. Estate has too many detailed features to mention. $995,000. A10464207.
Excellent opportunity to own in a desirable Hialeah area. This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home has beautiful lake views and a large backyard for family entertaining. Spacious open floor plan. Easy to show. Property will not last. $399,000. A10479247.
Beautifully maintained 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home in the great community of Bahia-Somerset at Vizcaya. Unit has 1/2 bath downstairs and 2 full baths upstairs. Unit comes equipped with accordion hurricane shutters on windows and doors. Complex has plenty of guest parking and no gated entrance. $245,000. A10505282.
Keyes Miami Lakes • 6850 Main Street • Miami Lakes, FL 33014 • 305-822-9800
Exclusive, unique, beautiful Country Club of Miami townhome with breathtaking golf and water views. Spacious corner unit has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,084 total sq.ft. w/2-car garage. Impact resistant French doors, Travertine and hardwood floors. Remodeled baths, spacious kitchen, new appliances, accordion hurricane shutters. Low maintenance. $365,000. A10459544.
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