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The original northwest Miami-Dade community newspaper for the Town of Miami Lakes & surrounding areas Vol. 41 No 8
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MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA
APRIIL 17, 2015
Mario Vazquez named HML Sr. High’s Teacher of the Year............See Page 5
Ceremony for MLEC’s $5 million second phase By Amanda Delgado Special to The Miami Laker After seven months since the General Obligation (GO) Bond Progress town hall meeting in Miami Lakes Educational Center, Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, School Board Chair Perla Tabares Hantman, and other school board members and community leaders, visited MLEC to commemorate improvements made to the school. The ribbon cutting event on April 2 celebrated the GO bond, which is currently funding about 200 projects with $1.2 billion across Miami-Dade schools. The first phase renovations made to MLEC and Technical College amounted to $2.5 million. Changes included a new covered walkway in the bus area, new flooring in the auditorium, upgrade of fire alarms and security systems, as well as new technology. “Right here in Miami Lakes Tech, this is a $7.5 million dollar project broken up into two phases,” said Carvalho. “First phase we just completed already with $2.5 million. It’s basically cosmetic, so it’s walkway improvements and exterior painting and interior painting. The second phase is more structural, so common walkway and number of other improvements that’s valued to $5 million.” The first phase of the project
was completed both under time and under budget. “We made a promise to the voters when they approved [the renovations]. This is a promise made, a promise that has taken place very quickly,” said Hantman. “I am very proud of what we’re doing in many more schools. I represent this area. [MLEC] is very special to me so I’m very delighted we’re [doing] this.” Projects similar to MLEC’s have taken place all throughout the county – deteriorating buildings are being replaced and repaired, and students are receiving new tablets. “It’s important that students see that we care about them and that their learning environment is important to us and is it to them,” said Vivian Santiesteban-Pardo, Region superintendent at MiamiDade County Public Schools. “I don’t think any student wants to come into a building that is not inviting, that is not beautiful, and that is not apt for higher learning. So many projects are in the works and even new school buildings are going to be built.” Jamie Torrens, Chief Facilities officer, agreed and said, “The work that was done here was something that was needed for many years. We’ve always wanted to make sure the school had the appearance that it deserved for the students.”
MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLS Superintendent Alberto Carvalho and School Board Chair Perla Tabares Hantman (center) join staff and students at MLEC for a bond project ribbon-cutting event.
Spring Fling’s Petting Zoo a big hit
Classic ‘Cars for a Cure’ roll down Main Street on April 19 The Graham Companies and the Dolphins Cycling Challenge present the inaugural “Cars for a Cure,” a classic car event to raise money for cancer research at the University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in memory of former Miami Lakes vice mayor Roberto Alonso. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m., Sunday, April 19, on Main Street. Alonso, who died from cancer in 2013, created the town’s annual Classic Car Show, and expressed a
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love for classic cars. Following his death, his friends reached out to his son, Roberto Alonso Jr., to keep his memory alive by resuming the event in his name. But he had a better idea. Roberto Alonso Jr., teamed up with The Graham Companies and Dolphins Cycling Challenge for the event in memory of his father. The former vice mayor’s classic Chevy Coupe will be on display along with other classic cars and brand new Mustangs.
NEW ATTRACTION for youngsters at this year’s annual Miami Lakes Spring Fling was the smallsize Petting Zoo. Hundreds of children, parents and families turned out for the event at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West on the day before Easter.
n Miami Lakes Par 3 Committee recommends Town accept donation for passive park.........2
n God of Carnage opens Friday, April 24, at the Main Street Playhouse...................4
n Four longtime friends and Lakes residents find success as Pace High wrestlers..................8
n Miami Lakes Educational Center students join “Fight Apathy” campaign...............17
n Miami Lakes Relay for Life scheduled May 2 at Optimist Park from noon to midnight.....3
n News and Notes of Interest from the Town of Miami Lakes. See pages.......................6 and 7
n Goleman’s baseball team heads to playoffs with 19-2 season record................................14
n Community Calendar, 11, School, sports and church news, 14-21 Classified ads..........21-23
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Par 3 Committee recommends Town accept donation By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff Acting on a committee’s recommendation to take over some land that’s part of a golf course, the Miami Lakes Town Council discussed acquiring the property and converting it to a passive park, the best chance the city has to own a commodious green space area the city had been seeking since incorporation. The Miami Lakes Par 3 Committee, which was formed in 2013 to study the pros and cons of the property abutting the golf course at Don Shula’s Golf Club, concluded that the tract should only be used for a nature park. At the April 14 regular Town Council meeting, lawmakers were expected to accept the land donated by The Graham Companies, which agreed to pay for an environmental assessment, a boundary survey and a provision of grounds maintenance of the property for
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two years. Lawmakers were also expected to agree on the terms of the donation, the process of development, the conceptual plan for the park and a tentative timetable or future development. The Par 3 Committee outlined the rules and regulations for usage of the outdoor facility, which would be open to Miami Lakes residents only for passive recreational activities such as pedestrian, hiking and jogging. The park would also serve as a featured historical, cultural, or archeological attraction; there would be no organized competitive sporting activities; and the land would be maintained in its current topography. According to the Par 3 Committee, that portion of the golf course was shut down in the 1990s but the golfing area still attracts many residents to purchase their homes and apartments abutting the green space area. During a series of meetings, the group discussed a wide range of concerns and suggestions with The Graham Companies, Florida Power and Light and former Miami Lakes director of Community and Leisure Services Tony Lopez. The most significant concern was the overhead power lines covering the Par 3 land. The transmission lines were significantly lower than Florida’s limits and FPL agreed to replace all wooden poles with concrete posts by this year. The committee strongly sug-
gested the replacements be finished before the town opens the passive park. The group also suggested building different paths for walkers/joggers and bikers under the power lines, as the area is solely used for public activities. The committee also recommended building a parking lot on the northwest portion of the area; the parking lot will be adjacent to N.W. 77 Avenue, add more parking spaces along 77 Avenue; and create more parking spaces near commercial properties. The Par 3 Committee’s final recommendation urged the council not to vote on the design of the passive park until discussing blueprints with residents during a workshop, including members of the committee. In other Council news: • Council members, on first reading, were expected to pass an ordinance to update the town’s comprehensive plan for water supply plan amendments to be sent and reviewed by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and other review agencies. • Council members were expected to approve a resolution to create a special taxing district for Lake Hilda lake maintenance services done by Miami-Dade Public Works and Waste Management. • Lawmakers were expected to approve a resolution for a zoning application of a conditional use for a sleep testing facility at 16420 N.W. 59th Avenue. • Lawmakers were expected to
approve the Neighborhood Matching Grant Program application for the Loch Andrews Homeowners Association in the amount of $4,511 for a tree beautification project. • Councilmembers were expected to approve a resolution to formally establish the Veterans Affairs Committee, which was previously an ad-hoc committee
since 2008. The committee created the town’s veteran’s memorial outside Town Hall. • Councilmembers discussed Councilman Tony Lama’s plan for Miami Lakes to host a Realtor Forum, where area real estate agents would be invited to take part and provide their input to the town on what potential buyers are seeking when they visit Miami Lakes.
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State Senator Rene Garcia (right), Miami-Dade Commissioner Esteban Bovo, Jr. (left) and Miami-Dade School Board Chairwoman Perla Tabares Hantman recently organized the Easter Eggstravaganza on March 28 at Norman and Jean Reach Park in Palm Springs North. Kids participated in the Easter Egg Hunt, took pictures with the Easter Bunny, rode on carnival rides and got their faces painted. “It was good to see everyone having a great time, especially the children,” said Bovo.
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‘Painting with a Purpose’ aids Sunshine Hearts Mentoring Painting With A Twist, located at 15100 N.W. 67 Avenue, Suite 111, in Miami Lakes, is continuing its monthly “Painting With A Purpose” charity event series. For April, Painting With A Twist has partnered with Sunshine’s Heart Mentoring Program, a local nonprofit established in 2013 whose mission is to help teens build selfesteem through mentor relationships. Fifty percent of the proceeds from the painting session scheduled for April 23 at 7 p.m. will go toward Sunshine’s Heart Mentoring Program. This event is first come, first served. To reserve seats visit www.paintingwithatwist.com/mia mi-lakes/calendar/ and purchase seats for the April 23 event titled
“Painting With A Purpose: Sunshine’s Heart Inc.” The art piece for the session reads “Love Anchors The Soul.” The artists at Painting With A Twist will teach participants how to turn this message into a work of art to take home or give to a loved one. “This is the second fundraising event we’ve held since we first opened back in January,” said Painting With A Twist co-owner Yaime Riveiro. “We are very happy to be able to give back to the community.” For more information on Sunshine’s Heart Mentoring Program visit www.lesismorepro.com/sunshinesheart/index.ht ml. For more information on Painting With A Twist visit www.paintingwithatwist.com.
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Miami Lakes Relay for Life set for Saturday, May 2, at Optimist Park Relay for Life of Miami Lakes will take place from noon to midnight on Saturday, May 2, at Miami Lakes Optimist Park, Miami Lakes Drive North and N.W. 67 Avenue. Relay for Life is the signature fundraising event for the American Cancer Society and features an opportunity to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved
ones lost to the disease, and learn more about how to fight back against cancer. Relay for Life is a true community event where people of all ages and from all walks of life come together for a common cause - the fight against cancer. The theme of the Miami Lakes relay this year is “MOOVING For A Cure” in tune with the history of
Miami Lakes. Businesses and community organizations are forming teams to participate in the event and individuals are also welcome to attend. For more information, call 305779-2843, or visit www.RelayFor Life.org/MiamiLakesfl.
Local officials welcomed Easter at Miami Lakes annual Spring Fling
Pace principal Ana Garcia is honored with Educational Excellence honor from NCEA
PARTICIPATING in Miami Lakes’ annual Spring Fling Festival were (from left) Vice Mayor Manny Cid, Councilmembers Frank Mingo, Ceasar Mestre and Tim Daubert, State Sen. Rene Garcia, and Mayor Wayne Slaton.
ANA GARCIA principal of Monsignor Edward Pace High School, (second from left) poses for a photo after receiving her National Catholic Educational Association’s Secondary Schools Department Educational Excellence Award, with Christopher Cosentino, NCEA Interim Director for Secondary Schools (left), Donald Edwards, associate Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Miami (second from right), and Mary Anne Beiting, president of the NCEA Secondary Schools Department Executive Committee (right) at the 2015 NCEA Conference in Orlando on April 8.
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Is there such a thing as the art of coexistence? God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza deals with two sets of parents who meet to have a civilized discussion about a schoolyard scuttle between their sons. What begins as a cordial evening ends with the adults themselves acting like children. Directed by Robert Coppel, God of Carnage will run from April 24 to May 17 at The Main Street Playhouse, 6766 Main Street in Miami Lakes.
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God of Carnage is a tight, taut, tense and funny play that deals with a host of subjects including parenting, misogyny, racial prejudice, homophobia, and even the death of a pet hamster. The play’s catharsis occurs as the characters gradually become more honest with one another. Described as a dark comedy of manners, without the manners, God of Carnage poses the question “Are individuals born with civilized traits, or do they learn them?” The play stars Robert Anderson, Rachel Stone, Manny Catalino, and Christina LaRochelle. Performances are at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $18 for students with valid ID. For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.mainstreetplayers.com.
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Pace High Drama students honored at Florida State Thespian Festival By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker Students from Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s Academy for Visual and Performing Arts Theatre Program and drama classes once again made waves by winning multiple accolades at the 2015 Florida State Thespian Festival held in Tampa on March 25-28. All of the Pace juniors and seniors who performed at the festival were called back for scholarship auditions. Juniors Antonio Rodriguez, Victoria Jebian, and Therese Callison were accepted into Fairleigh Dickinson University’s theatre program, while senior Kenea Sejour was accepted into the New York Film Academy. Every piece showcased by Pace students was highly ranked in their categories by judges. Senior Christopher Cheng received a Superior (first place) in the category of Solo Musical, as did Victoria Jebian and Frank De La Oliva in Duet Musical and Cheng and his Company in Large Group Musical. The students who received Excellents (second place) were Lexie Suarez and Company for Large Group Musical, Leslie Castiblanco for Costume Design, Jamie Adelson for Playwriting, Kirstie Vargas for Publicity Design, and Cheng and Company for Small Group Musical. In addition, two Pace Drama students were Critics Choice win-
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Mario Vazquez named HML’s Teacher of the Year By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Mario Vazquez shares his birthday with Pablo Picasso, something he takes as a spiritual connection and influence on his work as an artist. Vazquez’s artistic talent led him to the classroom and into the halls of Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School where he was nominated and selected as Teacher of the Year for 2014-2015. Born in Cagua and raised in Cidra, Puerto Rico, Vazquez earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Art Education from Southern Connecticut State University and a Specialist degree from Barry University. The road to teaching for Vazquez first began following his service in the U.S. Army coupled with inspiration drawn from his parents. His mother was an educator and Vazquez grew up watching her read, study or correcting school work. Being raised in an educationally-rich environment along with a knack for art directed Vazquez to career options that allowed him to give back to the community whilst feeding the muse. He began teaching Spanish in New Haven, Connecticut, for a period of time until his itch for art led him to a position as an art teacher at Eli Whitney Vocational Technical High School in Hamden, Connecticut, and later to sunny Florida at HML where he juggles a long list of responsibilities and titles. Vazquez currently teaches Visual Arts at HML which includes drawing, painting, and photography. He is the Department chair for the school’s Foreign Languages and Performing and Visual Arts departments in addition to his role as the school’s webmaster and Art Gallery director. Vazquez also moonlights as an adjunct professor
at Broward College where he teaches Art Appreciation and as a doctoral graduate student for Higher Education Administration at Nova Southeastern University. “I value making a difference in the lives on the many students who walk into my classroom,” said Vazquez. “As a teacher it is very hard to turn off the switch of sharing knowledge with students. I learn as much from my students as they learn from me. I believe everyone brings something to the table that we all learn from. I see our diverse and multicultural society and world as a huge evergrowing classroom.” A special learning moment for Vazquez once came in the form of an apparent violation of school policy. A student in his class was on her cellphone and when reprimanded she simply said that it was an important call and she could not hang up. Upon closer inspection Vazquez came to see that the student was using sign language to communicate with her mother during an emergency via Skype on the cellphone. “Even though the no cell phone use policy is a school-wide one, I had to make the exception,” said Vazquez. “Those deep learning moments do not come too often. The mother needed her child’s assistance. Not a lot of people know the sign language communication format. I was the student in that exceptional learning moment.” Vazquez is also aware of the changing educational landscape with the progress of technology. With students becoming global learners Vazquez believes teachers, administrators and the education system must continue to step outside the box by delving into innovative methods of instructional delivery. “Technology is a tool we must learn to grasp in order to better
deliver options to today’s digital learners,” said Vazquez. In addition to his learning experience within the classroom, Vazquez also mentors interns and teachers during the academic school year such as working with Art Education program students from Florida International University by putting theory to practice. Outside the classroom Vazquez spends his time with his son, Mario Vazquez Jr., traveling, reading, researching and kayaking. Vazquez was previously named Rookie Teacher of the Year at HML for the 2003-2004 school year. Despite his selection as Teacher of the Year, Vazquez humbly suggested other recipients. “I did not expect to be nominated as Teacher of the Year,” said Vazquez. “Even though I feel really honored by this nomination, I personally think this award should be given to educators with over 20 years of teaching experience. Those educators are the ones who really deserve to be winners of this award.” Vazquez says he will always be a teacher at heart though he still has a list of goals to accomplish, one of which is to become a policymaker in the education field to tweak laws and regulations he feels can be improved and would further expand the support services for students at both the K-12 and college areas. “Our profession is not given much credit at times,” said Vazquez, ”yet we are the professionals who teach all other professions.”
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Our Lady of Lakes Women’s Club hosts Book Review and Luncheon on Sunday, May 3 Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church Women’s Club will present its traditional Book Review, Luncheon and Chinese Auction at Don Shula’s Hotel on Main Street at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 3. The book that will be
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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Town officials read to children Town launches Property Search Portal during National Library Week theTheTown’s Property Search Portal on “This website helps prospective by industry using an interactive website: www.miami- business owners streamline their map interface. lakes-fl.gov/properties allows users to easily access data on zoning restrictions, consumer spending trends, traffic counts, and labor force statistics, which are key indicators for businesses when looking to relocate or expand. The application is designed to encourage economic development by making it easy to find the data and information needed when making business location decisions.
property search and helps our local realtors to better market their listed properties at no cost,” said Councilmember Ceasar Mestre. Among the application features are Demographic Analysis Reports which create an overview of the areas around each property including travel distances, demographics, consumer spending, wages and labor force reports; and Business and Industry Clusters which display and filter businesses
Using interactive GIS layers directly from Miami-Dade County, users can view community assets such as schools, special zones, transportation services, land use and zoning. For more information, contact Economic Development director Nicole Singletary at singletaryn@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305512-7132.
Town’s annual Senior Games events get underway at Goleman on April 25
TOWN OFFICIALS including Vice Mayor Manny Cid, Councilmembers Tim Daubert, Tony Lama, Ceasar Mestre and Nelson Rodriguez, along with Margaret Slaton, wife of Mayor Wayne Slaton, read books to more than 20 children during National Library Week at the Miami Lakes Branch Library. Daubert, Slaton and Lama are pictured with several of the children. National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association and held every April at libraries across the country to celebrate the contributions of libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support.
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Attention seniors ages 50 and up - Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee announced the 9th annual Senior Games will launch with Track and Field events on Saturday, April 25, at Barbara Goleman Senior High, 14100 N.W. 89 Avenue. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the games starting at 9 a.m.
The Track and Field events will include 100 Meter Dash, Shot Put, Discus, Archery, Horseshoes, Standing Broad Jump, 400 Meter Run, Soccer Accuracy Kick, and 800 Meter Race. Basketball and domino tournament dates will be scheduled later in the year. To download the registration
Finding Nemo set for April 24 The Disney blockbuster movie “Finding Nemo” is the last featured film for this year’s popular Movies at the Park Services hosted by Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force. The movie starts at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 24, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets along with a good appetite to sample
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Cultural Affairs Committee hosts ‘Paint a Picture for Mom’ and Flower Show on May 9 at M. Lakes Picnic Park West Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee will host the annual “Paint a Picture for Mom” and Flower Show event just in time for Mother’s Day on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Children of all ages will have an opportunity to be creative and paint something special for their moms. Canvas, brushes and paint will be provided free of charge. In addition to the painting activities, attendees can enjoy a colorful display or flowers, and be able to buy orchids, bromeliads, assorted plants, and other flower-themed items. Flower and plant vendors are welcome to participate. Vendors must provide proof of applicable licenses, certificate of insurance, and a $50 vendor fee. For more information, or to become a vendor or sponsor, contact Katya Lysak at 305-6989308, or by email to lysakk@miamilakes-fl.gov.
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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Manager releases First Quarter Performance Report Miami Lakes began tracking and reporting performance measures in fiscal year 2013-2014 as part of an ongoing effort to be more accountable to the public. The First Quarter Performance Report for October-December 2014 may be viewed at www.miamilakes-fl.gov/manager. “The Town continually works to improve delivery of services and the way we measure and evaluate our performance,” said Town Manager Alex Rey. “Performance measures are effective and reliable ways to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the Town’s service delivery as well as our responsibility to be good stewards of our residents’ tax dollars.” The quarterly report highlights include: • Targeted crime rate is down
by 12 crimes compared to first quarter a year ago. • False alarms are down by 43 compared to first quarter a year ago, as a result of the implementation of the false alarm monitoring system. • An increase of 545 Miami Lakes Moover transit riders compared to first quarter a year ago due to the implementation of new routes which began in September 2014. • New contract in place for sidewalk pressure cleaning services which provides for an increased level of service. • Grants writer has already surpassed the Town’s goal of securing $168,750 in grant awards, including $1 million for a Canal Bank Stabilization project.
Local companies sign up for Vets Job Fair set for April 21 Miami Lakes Veterans Committee announced the local businesses that have agreed to participate in the Veterans Job Fair scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24, at Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The Job Fair is open to veterans and businesses in Miami-Dade County and aims to support both past and present veterans with employment opportunities. Businesses that will be participating include Andy Frain Services, Air Force Reserve, Career Source South Florida, Casavana, Caterpillar, Catholic Hospice, Creative Staffing, Florida Nation-
al University, The Graham Companies, Miami-Dade Police Department, Saxon Business Systems, Select Engineered Systems, South Florida Maintenance, and United Parcel Service. Veterans interested in attending are reminded to bring copies of a valid Driver’s License, a DD-214 that shows the type of discharge or equivalent for National Guard/ Reserve, and a resume. Other businesses who wish to participate are asked to contact Communications Specialist Jackie Calzadilla at CalzadillaJ@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305-364-6100, ext. 1143.
Town’s annual Arbor Day Event scheduled for April 24 Residents are invited to attend the Town of Miami Lakes annual Arbor Day Ceremony at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 24, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The free event will feature a tree planting ceremony, information and educational materials for residents, as well as tree care demonstrations by the Town’s arborist.
Numbering more than 17,000, the beautiful canopy trees in Miami Lakes have long been the signature of the Town. Miami Lakes has been recognized as a Tree City USA for eight straight years for its outstanding care of trees throughout the community. For more information about the Arbor Day event or the Town’s tree program, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/parks.
Senior Western Social April 18 Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is hosting a Country Western Senior Social scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, at the Roberto Alonso Community Center at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The free event will feature a
barbecue catered lunch, great raffe items, entertainment and dancing. No reservations are necessary, entry will be available on a firstcome, first-served basis. Fo more information, contact Jackie Calzadilla at 305-364-6100.
Town officials attend M-Dade Days The Miami Lakes Town Council traveled to Tallahassee for Miami-Dade Days during the 60day Florida Legislative Session last week when Governor Rick Scott and state lawmakers took the time to meet and greet them and listened to their ideas on improving the quality of life for the 6.5 square-mile town. Mayor Wayne Slaton, Vice Mayor Manny Cid and Councilmembers Tim Daubert, Nelson Rodriguez and Frank Mingo met with state lawmakers representing various districts of Miami-Dade County to request state funding for municipal projects. Last year, the town was successful in securing $1.3 million for storm water drainage improvements for the west side of town and canal stabilization. According to Mingo, the trip was a pleasant and interesting
MIAMI LAKES OFFICIALS attended Miami-Dade Days in Tallahassee. Pictured (back row, from left) Councilmember Frank Mingo, and State Representatives Manny Diaz Jr., Jose Oliva and Frank Artiles; (front row, from left) State Representative Bryan Avila, Mayor Wayne Slaton, Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez, Vice Mayor Manny Cid and Councilmember Tim Daubert. experience, and council members were in the chambers listening to
the debate on several state-wide issues.
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:
Elderly Affairs Committee Meeting Wednesday, April 15, 8:30 AM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Veterans Committee Meeting Thursday, April 16, 5:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Economic Development Committee Meeting Tuesday, April 21, 5:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Tuesday, April 21, 6:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Cultural Affairs Commitee Meeting Wednesday, April 22, 12 noon Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Public Safety Committee Meeting Tuesday, April 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 April 10, 2015 at Miami Lakes, Fl. Majorie Tejeda-Castillo, Town Clerk
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Four longtime friends successful as Pace wrestlers By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff Growing up in Miami Lakes, Monsignor Pace High wrestlers Alex Perez, Stephen Moreno, David Monrabal and Leo Ferradaz pushed each other year-round to be the best in their sport.
And what a push they got this year. Perez and Moreno each finished fourth at the state tournament in their respective weight class and Monrabal and Ferradaz made it to the regional, their best finish since they started wrestling in high
PACE WRESTLERS (from left) David Monrabal, Alex Perez, Stephen Moreno and Leo Ferradaz, are longtime friends and Miami Lakes residents.
school. “They all have been friends for a long time,” said Joe Nagy, Leo’s stepfather who often attends their wrestling matches. “They are a unique group of kids with a unique story.” Wrestling in the 138 weight division, Perez, a junior, showed just why he is among the best wrestlers in the state of Florida. He is a second generation wrestler; his dad was a prolific grappler in Cuba and often gives his son some pointers that helped him reach the state tournament. “He knows what it feels like,” said Perez. “He attends my matches and gives me some advice.” Moreno, a sophomore who wrestled in the 113 weight division, said his older brother, Christopher, convinced him to follow in his footsteps. An acute shoulder injury kept Christopher Moreno, who was a member of Team USA and a twotime state runner-up, out of this year’s wrestling tournament. Stephen Moreno is determined to return to the state tournament next year and win it all. “I want to be the best in the world,” he said.
Monrabal, a sophomore, said he needs to work harder during the offseason if he wants to make it past the regional tournament in 2016. “It means sacrificing your teenage life,” Monrabal said. Nagy said he coaxed Ferradaz, who competed in the 106 weight division, to try wrestling because he was a wrestling workhorse in high school and thought his stepson would get something out of the sport. While other students will be enjoying their summer vacation, the foursome will be making the sacrifice, practicing hard each day and enduring a strict diet to get
meticulously prepared for next season. “Lot of practice this year,” Perez said. “It takes a lot of hard work to compete in the district, regional and state tournaments.” Said Moreno: “We have fun during practice but we focus on our goals but pushing each other hard. Three to four hours a day of practice can make us better athletes.” Nagy said the four boys are like brothers. “These are just a bunch of kids who pray together, excel in the classroom and push each other to be the best,” Nagy said. “They are really focused.”
Don McNeal Golf Classic to benefit Dade Christian and FACE Foundation set May 4 Former Miami Dolphins cornerback Don McNeal, Dade Christian School and the FACE Foundation present the 21st annual Don McNeal Celebrity Golf Classic scheduled for Monday, May 4, at Don Shula’s Golf Club, 7601 Miami Lakes Drive. Proceeds from the golf classic will benefit the Fund for the Advancement of Community and Education (FACE), a sheltering umbrella for New Testament Baptist Church, Dade Christian School, and the Master’s Academy. “Being a part of the Miami Dolphins and playing in front of the fans for 10 seasons brought me great joy,” said McNeal. “Since leaving professional football, I am now an assistant in counseling at New Testament Baptist Church and have the pleasure of mentoring the young men and women at Dade Christian School.”
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The golf classic allows participants to tee off alongside former Dolphins players including Bob Brudzinski, Jeff Dellenback, John Offerdahl, Mark Duper, Mercury Morris and Tony Nathan. Participants will play a full round of golf, enjoy lunch catered by Outback Steakhouse, attend an awards ceremony and banquet dinner at Shula’s Steakhouse and receive special prizes and giveaways including two hole-in-one contests. One of the lucky winners will receive a three-year lease on a new automobile courtesy of the Gus Machado car dealership. Thursday, April 30 is the deadline to register for the golf classic. For more information, call Rhonda McNeal at 305-827-8700 or email her at rmcneal@dade christian.org. The tournament application may also be completed online at www.dadechristian.org.
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Imagination Library available for all newborns Miami Lakes residents can sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a free children’s reading program that mails a new book to the home of a new born up to 5 years old. Every child can have books of their very own, at no cost to the parents, thanks to the program. To participate, fill out and send in a registration form by contacting Jackie Calzadilla at CalzadillaJ@miamilakes-fl.gov. In about eight to 10 weeks after the registration form has been approved, a new, carefully selected book will be mailed each month in the child’s name directly to the home.
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Miami Lakes Branch Library sets programs for balance of April Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during April: For Children and Families: Reading Ready Toddler Storytime - Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their care givers at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, April 16, 23 and 30. Fantasy Theater Factory presents “The Never Everglades” - Embark on a lively adventure through the Florida Everglades while learning about environmental preservation and respecting national treasures. Our hero is a bird named Dudley, a Florida Roseate Spoonbill, whose nemeses are The Three Little Pigs, bent on destroying the Everglades to build condo-pigiums! Dudley meets fairytale characters in the Everglades who have lost their homes thanks to the ruinous oinkers. Join in the fun as Dudley tries to save his Everglades friends from pollution and waste. Fun for the whole family at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 18. For Teens: Tween Book Club – A children’s book club for ages 8-12 that meets once a month to discuss the chosen book. This month’s title is “The Graveyard Book” by Neil Gaiman. Meets at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 25. Eye-Catching Design – A 2hour workshop on the fundamentals of design as it relates to building websites, graphic interfaces and interior design. Register at the branch. For teens ages 12-19. Program made possible by the Miami Lakes Education Advisory
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Board at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28. For Adults: Cake Decorating for the Holidays – Regardless of the holiday, cakes are always in order. Learn how to decorate a cake for a specific celebration. Registration required and limited to 20 participants. Made possible by the Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 18. Book Discussion Group – This month’s title is “The Street of a Thousand Blossoms” by Gail Tsukiyama. Meets at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21. Congressman Mario DiazBalart’s Outreach – A member of Rep. Diaz-Balart’s staff will visit the library to discuss federal issues or any problem a constituent may have with a federal agency from
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22. Parent’s Rights and Responsibilities - Your Child’s Education – This workshop addresses the role that parents play in their child’s education at home, and the importance of school and community involvement to help improve education for all children. Program is sponsored by the Parent Academy of Miami-Dade County Public Schools in partnership with the Miami-Dade Public Library System. Meets at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 27. Miami Lakes Branch Library is located at 6699 Windmill Gate Road and is open Monday and Tuesday from noon to 8 p.m., and Wednesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The branch is closed on Sundays. For more information, call 305-822-6520.
Shula’s Athletic Club hosts Workout for a Cause April 18 to benefit Mari Foundation Shula’s Athletic Club is hosting “Workout for a Cause” to benefit the Message from Mari Foundation from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 18. The Mari Foundation focuses on Ovarian Cancer Awareness for women and the importance of early detection of the disease. Shula’s will showcase its new cutting-edge Thrive Training Area. Thrive coaches will guide participants through a workout that was developed by worldrenowned strength coach Mike Boyle, who trained the 2013 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox and the 2014 SilverMedal winning U.S. Women’s Hockey Team, as well as hundreds
of NFL, NBA and NHL athletes. Participants will learn that they do not have to be an elite athlete to train as the program is personalized for any age, fitness level, or goal. Workout participants will also have an opportunity to win a number of raffle items while enjoying a light lunch, chair massages, musical entertainment and a special break dance performance by Raw Miami Ent. Participants do not need to be a member of the Shula’s Athletic Club and a minimum donation of $10 is suggested. To register, visit http://tinyurl. com/workout4cause. For more information, call 305-905-1997.
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Salvation Army, Farm Share host Health Fair on April 25 The Salvation Army of Hialeah in conjunction with Farm Share will be holding its annual Health Fair at 9 a.m., Saturday, April 25, at 7450 West 4 Avenue. The Miami Lakes Lions Club will be on hand giving away free hot dogs, water and sodas to people who attend the event. Three buses from different
health groups will be there to offer health screenings including blood pressure checks, diabetes testing, mammogram screening and providing nutrition tips. Farm Share will give out 400 boxes of free food. For more information, call Salvation Army Captain Kelly Durant at 305-557-0981.
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Elderly Affairs Com. April 15 8:30 am M.L. Govt. Center 5:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Veterans Committee April 16 Economic Devel. Com. April 21 5:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Planning/Zoning Board April 21 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Cultural Affairs April 22 Noon M.L. Govt. Center Public Safety Committee April 28 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center (The following classes are free for Miami Lakes residents) Tai Chi M/TW/Th 9:00 am MCCC Yoga (for adults) M/W 7:30 am MCCC Yoga (for adults - Fee) T/Th 7:30 am MCCC Arts & Crafts Mon. Noon MCCC Knitting/Crocheting Tu/Th 1:35 pm MCCC Line Dancing Tu/Th 11:30 am MCCC Ballet 1 Monday 4:30 pm MCCC Ballet 2 Monday 5:30 pm MCCC Ballet 3 Wednesday 4:30 pm MCCC Ballet 4 Wednesday 5:30 pm MCCC Jazz 1 Tuesday 4:30 pm MCCC Jazz 2 Tuesday 5:30 pm MCCC Jazz 3 Thursday 4:30 pm MCCC Jazz 4 Thursday 5:30 pm MCCC Martial Arts (tots) Monday/Wednesday 4:30 pm MCCC Martial Arts (beginners) Monday/Wednesday 5:30 pm MCCC Martial Arts (intermed.) Tuesday/Thursday 4:30 pm MCCC Martial Arts (advanced) Tuesday/Thursday 5:30 pm MCCC Painting I & II Fri. 9 am/12:30 pm MCCC Painting III Wednesday 9:00 am RACC Sewing Tu/Th 2:00 pm MCCC Computer Training M/T/W/Th 9:15/11:30 am MCCC Dominoes T/W/Th/Fri 6:00 pm RACC Table Tennis Tues./Thurs. 7:00 pm RACC Jazzercize (fee) M/Tu/W/Th 7:00 pm RACC Spanish for Adults M/T/W/T 6:00 pm MCCC
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LYNN MATOS (far left), chair of Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force, is joined by the group of high school volunteers who worked on organizing and coordinating the Town’s annual Spring Fling at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West.
April 27 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Ctr. Mondays 11:30 am MCCC Thursdays 11:00 am MCCC Tuesdays 11:15 am MCCC 2nd/4th Thurs. 6:30 pm Pampered Chef 1st/3rd Tues.7:00 pm ML Educational Center 1st/3rd Tues. 7:00 pm Denny’s Hialeah
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Goleman heads to playoffs with 19-2 season record By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff Ranked the top team in MiamiDade County baseball and No. 5 in the state, winning the Hall of Fame Classic Tournament and riding a 16 game winning streak, Barbara Goleman High players are not satisfied with the team’s regular-season success. At 19-2 and playing in the GMAC tournament this week and the subsequent division postseason, the team’s goal of winning the district playoff championship is unpretentious compared to winning the state title. Anything less would be a big disappointment for a team that has the best hitting and pitching staff in the county, and demonstrated they can win games in the clutch. The Gators’ last loss was against Archbishop McCarthy on February 26, a walk-off single, and since then, the team has never looked back. “The 8-7 loss to McCarthy showed us that we can play our best baseball,” said pitcher Michael Pelaez, who is 7-0 and recorded a 1.30 ERA. “After that, we developed great chemistry among the players and coaches. We are playing like a family.” Pelaez said the team is not content with the success until they win the state championship. “We are not satisfied with 19-2
because we want to go far,” he said. “We are trying to win it all this year.” The Gators’ first task in reaching the state championship game is winning the district playoff championship. In the first round, Goleman faces Norland High, a team the Gators beat twice during the regular season but the postseason might be a different story. “It’s hard to beat a tough team three times in one season,” said Gators head coach Jose Lopez. “We have to rely on more execution to win.” While competing in the GMAC, Lopez said his team is not overlooking their opponents because the tune-up for the playoffs is significant as well. “We are talking it one day at a time,” he said. “We are concentrating on the tournament and not overlooking every team just because we are having a great season.” The 2015 Gators team is quite impressive, according to local and state high-school sports pundits. Besides Pelaez’s perfect record and the best ERA in the county, four players are among the Top 50 players in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, including shortstop Eric Delgado, who is the No. 2 hitter in the county with a .550 batting average.
BARBARA GOLEMAN’S baseball team which is Miami-Dade County’s top team and ranked number 5 in the state. Infielder Justin Darreneche is among the top scorers and base stealers in Miami-Dade County. In the Gators’ regular-season finale against Westland Hialeah, Darreneche, the leadoff hitter, went two-for-four, scored two runs and stole three bases. “It feels good to be on a winning team,” he said. “Everyone is happy for now but our big goal is winning the state title.” Lopez said Darreneche is the heart of the team.
“He doesn’t have much power but he has pitchers on the mound worried,” Lopez said. Kevin Perez plays two positions, pitcher and catcher, but he hasn’t thrown in some games because the team wants him healthy and well rested for the postseason. Perez is 4-1 with a 1.56 ERA. “We are trying to keep him healthy for the playoffs,” Lopez said. The Gators proved they can
beat the best teams in Florida and the Midwest. Goleman recently won the Hall of Fame Classic Tournament in Pompano Beach by beating Broward’s No. 3 state ranked Stoneman Douglas and Colorado’s Fairview High School, which is the No. 6 team in the nation. The Gators won the tournament with an undefeated record. “Those were some outstanding guys we beat,” Lopez said.
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Our Lady’s Dad’s Club’ golf tourney set for May 1 Optimist’s Rockies players The Dad’s Club of Our Lady of Registration, check-in and car. the Lakes Catholic School and lunch at 10:30 a.m. with a Entry fee for individual golfers attend Barry softball matchup Parish is hosting its 19th annual shotgunbegins start at noon. The post is $150 and Corporate Foursome’s Members of the Miami Lakes Optimist 12-under girls’ softball team, The Rockies, were guests of the Barry University women’s softball team on Saturday, March 28 for a pivotal conference matchup. All of the girls and their family members were treated to free admission and dinner. Earlier in March, softball players of the Miami Lakes Optimist program, along with girls from the Miami Shores Recreation program, took part in two 3-hour clinics hosted by the Barry softball program. Youth coaches and parents were encouraged to observe, ask questions, and learn more about the fundamentals of the game. Under the supervision of head coach Danielle Penner, the entire softball team provided one-on-one instruction in the finer points of fielding, hitting, and positioning. There was also time for pitcher and catcher training. “These clinics are invaluable to our players. Anytime you have elite NCAA student athletes working with kids in an educational environment, it’s going to be a win-win situation. The coaches and players were very patient and that’s the key to getting the kids engaged and willing to learn,” said Ed Londono, head coach of the
Miami Lakes Rockies team. “My daughter really enjoyed herself at those clinics. I think our kids really connected with the Barry U softball players, and were excited about coming out and supporting them at the game,” said Lucy Valle, parent. “Those players are great role models for our girls.” The Barry Buccaneers (24-7, 82 SSC) held on to the top spot in the Sunshine State Conference softball standings with a 1-0 shutout of 14th-ranked Rollins at Buccaneer Field that Saturday. Alayna Gallagher drove in the only run of the game in the fifth inning. Megan Copeland, who had walked and stole second, scored the run. Haley Wiseman (11-4) twirled a three-hit shutout past the Tars (28-5, 9-4 SSC). She walked two and struck out eight in tossing her second shutout of the season. “Our team enjoys spending time with kids and passing along some of the knowledge we’ve acquired over the years. We understand the work and commitment it takes to participate and improve in any given sport. We also stress having fun along the way, and enjoy time being with teammates,” said coach Danielle Penner.
MIAMI LAKES ROCKIES players (from left) Ceci Valle, Sarah Gutierrez, Cecilia Rodriguez, Madison Londono, Tatiana Dunlap, Nicole Rodriguez, and Mya Morales, watch Barry University defeat Rollins College 1-0 in Miami Shores, FL.
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Two American softball stars sign with Miami Dade College American High’s ace softball players Kayleen Romero and Chastity Velez signed on the dotted line two weeks ago to study and play softball for the MiamiDade College Sharks. The two girls are the proud products of the Miami Lakes Optimist Club softball program. Romero and Velez played in the program since they were eight years old and advancing to play for the Optimist Club’s Miami Lakes Heat All-Star team, helping to bring numerous championships home, being coached by Alex
Castroman, Ulisses Vazquez, Aldo Romero and Lissette Morales. The Optimist club, their parents and the coaches couldn’t be prouder,” said Castroman. “Both Kayleen and Christy endured many early wake up calls to travel all over the state representing the Heat and Optimist Club.” Castroman said the girls’ parents, Amanda and Aldo and Alfredo and Yvette are extremely proud of all the “hard work the girls have put in to receive the honor.”
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Pace Spartans’ baseball team at 14-8 on season and No. 1 seed in District playoffs starting next week The Miami Laker staff Starting five young freshmen in last year’s postseason, Monsignor Pace’s baseball team lost a disappointing district semifinal game against Florida Christian in extra innings. Needing two more outs to win, the Spartans allowed Florida Christian to tie the game and send it into overtime and pull off the victory. This postseason might be a little tougher for Pace with a lot of young players. At 14-8, the Spartans are the No. 1 seed in the district playoffs, which start next week and head coach Tom Duffin is relying on his top three hitters and pitchers to get them through the postseason. Outfielder Lorenzo Hampton, who is bound for the University of California, is hitting over .400 and two home runs. Shortstop Jorge Arenas is hitting .400 and hit one home run with 18 RBI. “He is playing solid defense for us this year,” Duffin said. Pace’s catcher Andre Sanchez is batting .380. “They’re the top three hitters who are carrying most of the load,” Duffin said. The pitching staff will be in heavy rotation during the playoffs, as Duffin is planning to use his pitchers to the fullest to help his team win. “We will carry 7 to 8 pitchers for the playoffs,” he said. They include Rick Rodriguez, Juan Rodriguez, Matt Dardaer and Peter Diaz.
American’s Ashley Alfonso wins in first start over HML American High softball player Ashley Alfonso got her first start last month as a freshmen, showing her coach and teammates why they made the right choice when they called her up from the junior varsity team. She pitched several solid innings and led the varsity team to a victory over Hialeah Miami Lakes. Ashley is the latest player from the Miami Lakes Optimist Club softball program who is also playing well in high school. She has played in the program since she was 8, and she is the starting pitcher for the Miami Lakes Heat All-Star travel team that is coached by Alex Castroman.
ASHLEY ALFONSO “We are very proud of her here at the Optimist Club and so is her mom and dad, Lorena and Avilio, who is also an assistant coach for the Heat Team,” said Castroman.
Optimist Club’s registration for basketball closes April 25 The Miami Lakes Optimist Club will be holding registration for the 2015 basketball season, from 9:30 to noon, on consecutive Saturdays April 18 and 25, at Miami Lakes Middle School, 6425 Miami Lakeway North. Late registration and tryouts will be held on Saturday, May 2. Boys and girls players from ages 7 to 18 must bring a copy of their birth certificates and be fitted for their uniforms. The registration fee is $150 per player. The 6-week regular season starts Monday, June 8, with each team playing two games per week from Monday through Thursday.
The games will be played at Hialeah Gardens and Barbara Goleman high schools. The teams with the best records will qualify for the playoffs to crown champions in each division. Last year, 350 players participated in the basketball program. For years, the basketball program at Miami Lakes Optimist has been popular and produced NBA players such as Cleveland Cavalier and former Miami Heat guard James Jones and Portland Trail Blazers guard Steve Blake. For more information, call 305216-9615.
MD College holds forum for college admissions process All high school students and parents interested in Miami Dade College’s School for Advanced Studies (SAS) program are invited to attend the SAS College Forum where guests will discover what makes an application competitive for college admission. The forum is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to noon at Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus, room 3210. Directors and assistant directors of participating schools POOL EQUIP.
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Miami Lakes Educational Center students join ‘Fight Apathy’ campaign By Stephanie Brito Special to The Miami Laker On March 18, students in the Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) Junior State of America (JSA) chapter participated in the national #FightApathy campaign. “It was a wonderful experience to see people our age interested in real world issues that affect us,” said student Marissa Echeverria, the vice president-elect for MLEC’s JSA chapter. Fight Apathy is a national campaign which ran from March 16 to 28. Schools across the country launched Fight Apathy campaigns using stickers and posters that said, “I believe in…” Students then filled in the sentence with a range of political issues they are passionate about. At Winter Congress, JSA’s annual mock congress event held
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beliefs written on them. The purpose of Fight Apathy is to start a dialogue between students about politics. The organization considers this especially important during a time where political involvement is at an all time low for young people. MLEC’s JSA chapter set up a Fight Apathy table where students filled out “I believe in…” flyers and took photos in front of posters. Students also wore “I believe in…” stickers during the school day. Throughout the event, participants posted on social media using the hashtag #FightApathy. “Fight Apathy not only highlights how the youth sees politics and social issues, but also allows for a growing supportive community,” said student Sabrina Cerquera, a junior at MLEC. Cerquera is a dedicated member to her JSA chapter and also the Lieutenant Governor-elect for Key Club Zone K Division 25. She currently serves as the Lieutenant for Miami-Dade Police Department Northwest District Explorer Post 526. Students like her who are politically involved and engaged in the community fight apathy everyday. For more information on Fight Apathy, visit www.states.jsa.org/ fightapathy.
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HML Sr. High creates Digital Media Technology Academy By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff The Digital Media Technology and Entrepreneurship classes at Hialeah Miami Lakes (HML) Senior High School are joining forces to create an all new academy for the 2015-2016 school year aptly titled the Digital Media Technology and Entrepreneurship Academy. The new academy was made possible by a grant that paved the way for planning and construction of a “Google-style” room which will combine two classrooms. Within the new academy’s classroom, students will receive quality education relating to the academy’s learning strands along with state of the art technology and rigorous curriculum, similar to the school’s Magnet School of Distinction program, iPrep Academy. The Digital Media Technology and Entrepreneurship Academy aims to assist students interested in business, finance, marketing, and digital media make a smooth transition into those industries following their time in high school and college. Students will have access and instruction on utilizing
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programs such as Dreamweaver, Premier Plus, and coding. “Our world is changing,” said HML principal Eric Acosta. “It’s becoming more digital and we want to give students the opportunity and the skill set needed to do things like run their own business. We give the students in our community choices for quality education in their field of interests all within one school.” Likened to a university experience, the new academy’s flexible seating classroom and skill-heavy program will offer students who wish to delve into fields of entrepreneurship the opportunity for education that builds both within and outside of school walls. The school’s plans for this new academy include potentially designating it as a magnet program in the years to come and opening a student-run store to offer items like website building for teachers and school tshirts created by academy students. For more information on HML’s academies and magnet programs visit www.schoolsites. schoolworld.com/schools/Hialeah or call 305-823-1330.
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M-D Schools honor BGEC volunteer Daylin Garcia
DAYLIN GARCIA a volunteer and member of the Bob Graham Education Center PTSA, was recently honored during a special luncheon at Jungle Island by Miami-Dade Public Schools for being an outstanding volunteer. She received the award from Superintendent Alberto Carvalho. “Daylin goes way beyond the call of duty to ascertain that school volunteers are lined up for events, helps out in the office and even maintains the Facebook account for our school,” said BGEC principal Yecenia MartinezLopez. “These are just a few of the wonderful things that Daylin does at BGEC and always with a smile.”
BGEC celebrates Autism Awareness Day on April 2 Students, faculty and staff at Bob Graham Education Center (BGEC) celebrated Autism Awareness Day on April 2. Along with principal Yecenia MartinezLopez and parents, the participants all went the extra mile to help the community and kids who
suffer from Autism by raising $1,885 for Autism Speaks Miami 2015 Walk on Sunday, April 19, at Doral Central Park, 3000 N.W. 87 Avenue. BGEC’s PTSA hosted a breakfast for students with Autism in their honor.
HML’s band program celebrates accolades; Spring concert set April 28 By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff The Hialeah Miami Lakes High School’s band program has a lot to celebrate. Various students within the school’s band program have received accolades and opportunities to showcase their abilities. Trojan band caption, Jesus Perez was selected for the University of Miami Frost School of Music Honor Band Festival. In mid February he received one-onone mentorship from the world class musicians of the university faculty and performed alongside other elite high school students from all over Florida. Perez also auditioned and was selected with classmate Jorge Acin for the Superintendent’s Honor Band Festival, a band made up of only the best musicians in the county for the concert held on Thursday, April 9 at Miami Coral Park Senior High. Perez plays the euphonium and Acin plays the tuba. Seniors Kevin Baluja and Christopher White performed a marimba duet and received a Superior rating at the District Solo and Ensemble Festival. The duet performed “Minuet” by Johann Sebastian Bach. Christopher White was also selected along with classmates, Michael White, Yonal Cordero, Daniel Valentin, and Sarai Monzon for the Youth Pride Band of South Florida, an honor band celebrating diversity and uniting against bullying. The students rehearsed and performed
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under the direction of worldrenowned composer Frank Ticheli. They performed in February at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Christopher White was also awarded a $1,000 scholarship for college for his exemplary character, work ethic and musicianship from the Youth Pride Band of South Florida. Recipients for the scholarship are chosen of the members in the honor band ensemble and are evaluated throughout the month that they are rehearsing together. The mentors discuss possible candidates based on musical experience and past achievements. Additionally, the school’s Winter Guard competed in the South Florida Winter Guard Association regional competitions and placed in the top 5 consistently over 3 weeks of competitions amongst participants from MiamiDade and Broward county schools. While the school celebrates the many accomplishments of its musical students, preparations are being made for the school’s Annual Spring Concert on April 28 at 7 p.m. in the school’s auditorium. The event is $5. The concert
CHRISTOPHER WHITE, band student at Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship by the Youth Pride Band of South Florida. will feature the color guard and all 5 of the school’s bands: Beginning, Symphonic, Wind Ensemble, Latin Band and Marching Band. The Annual Spring Concert always finishes with a bang with students performing the year’s marching band show inside the auditorium by marching through the aisles. For more information, contact the school at 305-823-1330.
Spanish Lake Elementary celebrates Chinese New Year Kindergarten students from Spanish Lake Elementary celebrated the Chinese New Year to mark the Year of the Sheep. The students learned about respect and cultural diversity as they were exposed to the traditions of others. Students learned that those born under the Year of the Sheep, which comes every 12 years, are said to be kind-hearted, creative, friendly, and just. It is also foretold to be a very calm year. Pictured are students Matthew Martinez and Kayla Phillips.
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PSN teacher honored with Univision’s Un Maestro award By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Dr. Rossanna Chiarella, prekindergarten teacher at Palm Springs North Elementary School and Space Foundation Teacher Liaison Officer, was selected as one of the recipients of Univision’s “Un Maestro Especial” (A Special Teacher) award. Univision has partnered with Papa John’s Pizza to reward teachers making a distinct positive impact in children’s lives. Chiarella, along with other recipients, will be honored at the
11th Annual Un Maestro Especial Awards luncheon in May at Miami Lakes Education Center (MLEC) for a commemoration that will highlight her accomplishments amongst colleagues and a group of her students. “Teachers are one of the most primary and influential people in our children’s lives. They are the backbone of our society’s future and the most inspirational, skillful and talented should be recognized,” said Angela G. Ramos, director of Community Empowerment for Univision.
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Pace High hosts inaugural STEM Boot Camp for 5th to 8th graders By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker About 70 students in grades five through eight from over 25 elementary and middle schools had hands-on experiences with science, technology, and engineering at Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s inaugural Spartan STEM Boot Camp on February 28. Campers attended 1-hour workshops for engineering, coding, biology, and chemistry taught by different STEM Academy teachers from Pace. For the Engineering workshop in Pace’s Innovation Center, the STEM Academy Engineering Program’s lead teacher Laura Lima and substitute teacher Vanessa Delgado had students build a race car with as few K’NEX parts as possible. At the end, all of the cars were raced down a slope and measured on their distance, speed, and their number of parts. For the Coding workshop, the Emerging Computer Technologies Program’s lead teacher Hedda Falcon led campers through the Hour of Code program where students created an Angry Birdsthemed game and learned programming logic and language.
PACE JUNIOR Cristina Castillo (second from left) and campers watch as Mother of Our Redeemer eighth grader Albert Rivera (third from left) experiments with elements as part of the chemistry workshop at Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s Spartan STEM Boot Camp. Guided by the Advanced Biomedical Sciences Program’s lead teacher, Luis Mayo, and science teacher Stephanie Hibbard, campers in the Biology workshop mashed strawberries up within a homemade solution before mixing in isopropyl alcohol which let them see and extract white strands at the top, which were actually the strawberries’ DNA.
Led by Pace science teachers Scott Giberson and Dr. Enrique Dominguez, the Chemistry workshop had campers conducting experiments on six types of metallic elements. They tested if the element could conduct electricity and react to acids, measured its mass, volume, and density, and observed its color, luster, and magnetic properties.
Richard C. Geisland Sr. Richard C. Geisland Sr., longtime Miami Lakes resident and successful local real estate broker, passed away at home in Ft. Lauderdale on March 25, surrounded by family. Geisland was born on May 1, 1933 in Toledo, Ohio. He began his sales career with Proctor & Gamble in Illinois, moving from Ohio to Indiana and finally to Florida, where he transitioned to real estate. Geisland was a local real estate broker for 21 years before retiring to Ft. Lauderdale. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy and his four children, Richard Jr. and wife, Kim; Gary; Catherine and husband, Ian Riley; and Debi and husband, Scott Leary; six grandchildren and dog, Honey. Celebration
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Miami Lakes Area Houses of Worship Miami Lakes Baptist Church 6250 Miami Lakes Dr. East Telephone: 305-823-3888 Sunday Worship.........9:30, 11 & 12:30 Midweek Service Wed.................7 PM
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 Special Need Service...............4:00 PM (Every fourth Sunday)
Sunrise Presbyterian Church 18400 N.W. 68 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-5841 Sunday School (all ages)........9:00 AM Worship.................................10:00 AM Spanish Worship...................11:30 AM
The Church of the Epiphany 15650 Miami Lakeway North Telephone: 305-558-3961 www.episcopalmiamilakes.com Sunday Eucharist........................10 AM Children’s Sunday School..........10 AM Adult Bible Study.......................11 AM Misa en Espanol...................12:15 PM 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 6425 Miami Lakeway North Telephone: 305-822-6999 Worship Service.........................10 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
St. Andrews Lutheran Church 575 W. 68 Street Telephone: 305-821-3622 Sunday service (English)........9:00 AM Sunday service (Spanish).....10:30 AM Bible School...............................11 AM
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Telephone: 954-435-1313 www.faithisthevictoryfellowship.com Sunday Service.....................10:30 AM (Cobb Theaters – 6711 Main Street) Theatre 17
Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church 15801 N.W. 67 Avenue Telephone: 305-558-2202 Sunday services in English 9:30, 11 AM and 5:30 PM Sunday services in Spanish 8 AM, 12:45 PM and 7 PM Saturday services 8:30 AM, 5 PM Daily services 7 and 8:30 AM Confessions: Saturdays 3:30 PM
Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic Church 8445 N.W. 186 Street Telephone: 305-829-6141 Daily services (Spanish) 8:30 AM Saturday (English) 5:30 PM Saturdays (Spanish) 7 PM Sundays (English) 8 & 10:30 AM Sundays (Spanish) 9 AM, 12:30 PM, 7 PM
North Palm Baptist Church 7801 N.W. 178 Street Telephone: 305-558-2032 www.NorthpalmBaptist.org Sunday Bible Study.................9:15 AM Sunday Worship....................10:30 AM Wednesday Service..................7:00 PM
M.L. United Methodist Church 14800 N.W. 67 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-7274 www.miamilakesumc.net Praise Band & Music.............9:40 AM Traditional Worship Service.10:00 AM Alive-Contemporary Service11:30 AM (Child care and children’s/youth Sunday School during both services.)
by the FFI in May at Miami Dade North Campus. Five other schools also took part in the CINEMA program this school year. The Florida Film Institute was established in 1992 to provide a hands-on environment in the field of media arts. During each CINEMA series, instructors provide 17
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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The Redeemed Christian Church of God Victory Parrish Worship Center 16261 N.W. 57 Avenue Telephone: 786-428-0078 Sunday service....................10:00 AM Tuesday & Thursday..............7:00 PM Friday service.......................11:00 PM
Voice for Jesus Cobb Miami Lakes Theatre #11 6711 Main Street 305-818-0565 Sunday service......................10:00 AM Youth service.........................10:00 AM Children services...................10:45 AM (Nursery provided)
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STUDENTS in Hialeah Miami Lakes High School’s TV Production class created a short film on campus as part of their session with the Florida Film Institute’s CINEMA program.
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
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Telephone 305-558-1060 (Temporary meeting location) Shula’s Hotel (Davis Cup Room) 6842 Main Street, Miami Lakes Sunday Bible Study.................9:30 AM Sunday Worship Service.......10:30 AM Sunday Evening Service..........6:00 PM Wednesday Bible Study...........7:30 PM
A TV Production class at Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High (HML) wrapped up a session with the Florida Film Institute’s (FFI) CINEMA program. About thirty students took part in the program that culminated in the shooting of their short film “Curiosity at Best” on March 14. The students were guided by professionals from the film industry throughout the production of this film from the development of the script to the final cut. TV Production students took on the roles of screen writers, directors, producers, actors and film editors.The film was shot on one long day that involved the set up and breakdown of camera, audio and lighting equipment for each of the film’s 9 scenes. The film was shot using a high definition digital film camera provided by the FFI but the editing and special effects are being completed in the school’s digital video editing facility, which will be part of HML’s new Digital Media Technology and Entrepreneurship Academy. The completed film will debut at an awards ceremony held
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AMERICAN SENIOR HIGH’S Student Government Association students work with Students Supporting Project Up-Start.
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American Senior High’s Student Government Association (SGA) participated in the districtwide effort of Students Supporting Project Up-Start. This is a homelessness awareness campaign to raise the awareness of the definition of homeless under the McKinney Vento Law so that more eligible students in Miami-Dade are receiving the services they need. Miami-Dade County Public Schools is the fourth largest school district in the nation and has over 7,000 identified homeless students. American’s SGA organized a school wide Kitchenware Drive to obtain items for Project UpStart. Kitchenware included paper plates, paper bowls, plastic utensils, napkins, disposable cups, cooking utensils, and small pots or pans. Once word got out, the simple drive soon became a competition between homerooms to collect the most items. The compassion for the cause from the student body and the staff was evident by the generosity of items that came pouring in. The over 500 items donated will be going to the "Up-Start Store," which is housed in the School Board Building in downtown Miami. The items will then be distributed to a homeless MDCPS student and his or her family; their names and what they take is classified. “I am proud of the students at American for their generosity in contributing to such a great program, said SGA sponsor Candace Rodriguez.
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Barbara Goleman names 2015 Top Scholar Athletes By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Goleman seniors Gabriella Sallai and Danny Xie have been named the school’s Top Scholar Athletes by Athletic director Jay Flinchum for their outstanding academic achievements and athletic talent. Both Xie and Sallai are bowlers and badminton players and have played together in teams since their sophomore year. Both are also tied for the top GPA of the school at an estimated 6.13. Sallai has gone to states for bowling all 4 years of her participation in the team and was the top individual district champion with an average of 130. Xie averages 115 in bowling and both Xie and Sallai placed in 4th for the county in badminton doubles for sophomore and junior year. Each are named in their respective boys and girls doubles teams for first place in the county. “I’m really amazed at their growth and how they stayed with the sports and how they improved. They practice hard and I’m amazed at their academic achievements even more,” said Flinchum. Sallai was also a named a Posse Scholar and will be attending Franklin and Marshall College in the fall. Xie plans to attend University of Florida and recently completed a STEM program at the university. Debbie Perez, the boys and girls coach for bowling and badminton at Goleman said “They work very hard and they both are very humble. They do well in school and out of school. They get to go to class and get frustrated with their projects, then they come out and beat the birdie in badminton and so that’s a good stress relief.”
Town’s YMCA Summer Camp is filling up fast Spots are filling up fast for the Town’s YMCA Summer Camp Program which will run from June 8 through August 14, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The camp is open to children ages 5 to 12 years old, as well as 13 to 15 year olds who can participate in the Leaders in Training program. Young campers will enjoy a wide spectrum of events including drama, singing, art, outdoor activities, project-based learning, book club, weekly field trips and more. There is a $40 one time registration fee and weekly fees are $120. For more information and/or to register, call the YMCA at 305-357-6622, or visit www.ymcaofsouthflorida.org.
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305-817-4015
R E A L E S TAT E C L A S S I F I E D FOR RENT 3/2.5 Brand new townhome with 2car garage, gated community, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, wood laminate floors, hurricane impact windows, fitness studio, 24 hr. maintenance. From $2410 monthly. Call 305-821-1138.
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3/2.5 bath @ the Anchorage in Miami Lakes. 2,000 sq.ft. w/ garage, Calif. closets. Gated, 24-hr security. W/D, wood/tile floors, huge patio, 3car parking. $2,100. 305-778-4140.
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Tile/Marble Installation. Remodel bathrooms and repairs. Free Estimates. Call 305-803-6901.
Miami Lakes A+ Daycare is looking for a VPK teacher, experience with requirements to work a VPK class. Contact at 305-562-2236 or via email at oredo3@hotmail.com.
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30 YEARS IN MIAMI LAKES JOHN E. BUZZELLA
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VW Beetle 2010. 59,800 miles, great condition. $10,500. Open to offer. Call Gardenia 305-308-9621.
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WE SELL MIAMI LAKES
Arturo Rodriguez, P.A.
SERVING MIAMI LAKES FOR OVER 25 YEARS
Broker-Associate
RANKED MIAMI LAKES TOP PRODUCER FOR 2001-2014. RANKED 1% NATIONWIDE.
305-205-9785 Maria Victoria Zarate-Rodriguez
305-308-9482 Realtor-Associate
Magaly Rubio Featured Properties 5701 Collins Avenue Miami Beach Millionaire's Row. 1 bedroom, 2 baths, lowest priced in oceanfront building. Totally remodeled & furnished. $320,000 FOR SALE PALM SPRINGS NORTH 4/2, totally remodeled
6945 Gleneagle Drive - Miami Lakes Loch Lomond Lakefront home, 5 bed., 5 baths, plus office, over 5,500 sq.ft., undergoing total renovation. New roof, impact windows, doors. Ski lake. $1,350,000.
14601 Lake Candlewood Court - Miami Lakes 5 bed., 2 1/2 bath home on double lot, outdoor kitchen with commercial oven, hurricane shutters, impact windows. whole house generator with 1K Gal. propane tank, 2 Tiki Huts, 2 new A/C systems. $649,500.
PENDING SALE 16260 West Troon Circle Miami Lakes Loch Lomond 3 bedroom home on corner lot. Recently painted. Impact windows/doors. Tile floors, wood cabinets, screened pool, large covered patio for entertaining. $595,000.
8344 N.W. 156 Terrace Miami Lakes Royal Palm Estates 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home on large corner lot in private guard-gate community. Totally remodeled, impact windows/doors, 24x24” tile, S/S appliances, 2 home theaters, large covered patio. $599,000.
15495 Miami Lakeway North #106-4 Miami Lakes Celebration Point 2/2 first floor unit. Tiled floors, screened patio, open parking, community pool & clubhouse, roaming security, BBQ arrea next to lake. This condo is in Excellent Condition. $155,000.
8883 N.W. 181 Street - Century Prestige 4/3 home completely remodeled with marble floors, wood and Quartz cabinets and vanities, S/S KitchenAid appliances, crown molding, accordian shutters, pool with marble deck, Tiki Hut with built-in BBQ, TV and stereo. Front load W/D and more. $498,000.
FOR SALE 3 bedroom, 2 bath, with 1-car garage. Lowest price within walking distance to MLK-8.
FOR RENT: Miami Lakes 4/3, pool, $2,700 month. • Founding Member of The Institute of Luxury Home Marketing. • 2015 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce president. • Miami Lakes resident over 41 years.
305-821-0203 Magaly Rubio, CIPS, CRS, GRI mrubiore@bellsouth.net Broker/Associate/e-PRO
“Professional Service, Educational Guidance and a Proven Track Record.” Residential Real Estate “Owned and operated by NRT, LLC”
artrodriguezrealestate.com
$399,900
Custom Home located in the EXCLUSIVE Royal Oaks community of Miami Lakes
Great 4 bedroom, 3/5 bath one-story home on large lot. Split floor plan offers lots of flexibility. Gourmet-style kitchen with large eat-in area, oversized family room opens up to covered patio. Heated pool and spa plus outdoor kitchen makes this home wonderful for entertaining! 4,265 sq. ft. per tax records. Don’t delay and call me today for your showing. Asking $695,000.
Serving the Miami Lakes community for over 35 years as a full service Realtor! Spectacular oversize lot! Drastically reduced!
New Listing - 6915 Holly Road. Great opportunity to purchase! Centrally located townhouse in the heart of Miami Lakes. 2/2, loaded with storage space, laminate flooring, updated bath. Call for your private viewing! Asking $267,000.
15525 Miami Lakeway North #206 - Celebration Point Miami Lakes. Updated 3/2, 2-story unit with pool view. Asking $199,500. 7534 N.W. 112 Path - Doral. 4/3, 2-car garage. Asking $379,900. 340 Rosedale Drive - Miami Springs. 4/4, pool. Asking $449,000. 2645 W. 52 Place, #101 - Hialeah. 2/1.5, lake view. Asking $109,900. 13900 Lake Placid Court #A19 - Miami Lakes. 1/2. Asking $77,900. 4999 West 8 Avenue - Hialeah. Office lease. $1,200 month.
Call today for your confidential evaluation if you are thinking of Selling!
Liza E. Mendez, CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, CDPE, e-Pro
Broker/Owner – Experience Counts!
305-558-7676 www.lizamendez.com www.pedrorealty.com
7935 N.W. 162 Street - Miami Lakes Spectacular two story in heart of Miami Lakes. 4 bedrooms, 4 baths. Home features wide tropical view of lake and pool with jacuzzi, wood deck, tile floors, marble bathroom, wood and granite kitchen, Tiki hut w/refrigerator, beer keg, BBQ, summer misters. SOLD.
14601 Balgowan Rd. #104-2 – Miami Lakes Gorgeous and spacious townhouse totally remodeled. This spectacular 3 bedroom, 2 bath one story with panoramic lake view is one-of-a-kind. Top of the line appliances, granite in kitchen and bathrooms, tiled, washer/dryer, Roman tub, 1-car garage, covered terrace and back yard to lake. SOLD.
Vera Cox
305-542-1944
Closing Agent/Attorney
vera.cox@coldwellbanker.com
305-817-2170
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MIAMI LAKES
LAKES ON THE GREEN
MIAMI LAKES
8324 Rednock Lane REDUCED $399,000
Niurka Mejias, Realtor Short Sale Specialist/REO Certified Genesis Realty Services 7759 N.W. 146 Street, Suite G2 Miami Lakes, FL 33016
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15145 N.W. 90 Court REDUCED $355,000
8830 N.W. 191 Street
Immaculate property well maintained by its original owner. 3 bedroom, 2 bath one-story gem with a one-car garage. Roof is only 5 years old and recently pressure washed and sealed. Freshly painted exterior. Brand new driveway (2014). Gas stove and water heater. Motivated seller.
Builder’shome with a lot of extras. Oversized lot with north/south exposure, back covered porch, light concrete on the second floor. Amazing view of the lake. Property has 15 SEER energy efficient A/C, approx. 6 years old. One bedroom used as laundry room, however water hookup available in garage. Gas stove, dryer and water heater.
3/2 home will leave you speechless. Every square inch has been redone. New terrazo floors. New 4 ton A/C & ductwork. Elegant wood staircase with glass railing. Top of the line appliances, designer ready closets. Elegance meets tranquility. Stunning view of Lake Carol to compliment the interior finishes. Come see it for yourself.
MIAMI LAKES
HALLANDALE
PALM SPRINGS NORTH
15958 N.W. 82 Place $699,000 Stunning property totally redone. High impact windows and doors. Non slippery marble driveway. Energy efficient lights, surround sound, crown molding, extensive custom wood work throughout. Top of the line appliances including Titan water heater. 2 new A/C units. Built in exterior BBQ area and CBS enlosed walls for privacy.
2600 Diana Drive #202 $265,000 Completely remodeled condo professionally decorated. Nice open kitchen with granite counter tops. Crown molding, new A/C & water heater. Amazing views of the intercoastal. Bathrooms tastefully redone, large walk-in closet with organizers. Amenities include boat slips $3 per foot), meeting room, storage room, heated community pool. NO pets. Unit can be rented 6 months of the year. CO-OP.
17300 N.W. 82 Avenue $260,000
Vi v i a n M a c i a s Realtor, CRS, GRI, SFR
Cel: 305-300-4425 Off: 305-883-7555
vivian@principalproperties.com
Reduced and Ready to Sell!
26 years of experience SELLING Residential and Investment properties
$425,000
Great starter home in Palm Springs North. Well maintained property with lots of room for expansion and room for a pool. Roof was replaced in 2005. Remodeled kitchen with upgraded plumbing and new cabinets. Refrigerator is less than D 1-year INGold.
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Miami Lakes Realty & Welcome Center • In The Lobby of Don Shula’s Hotel
6850 Main Street Miami Lakes, FL 33014 • (305) 822-9800
Brand New Luxury Rentals in Miami Lakes Generous space corner lot in Miami Lakes area with 2,333 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, tile floor throughout the downstairs, and laminated flooring upstairs. New central A/C inside unit, freshly painted inside, and just recently lowered the price. Ready to move in conditions. “Selling or Buying put My Experience to work for you Today!”
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The Residences at Lakehouse Eddie Rodriguez, Broker/Owner RE/MAX Unique Realty Lake Katherine Shopping Center 6167 Miami Lakes Dr. East, Miami Lakes, FL 33014
305.822.7444
RE/MAX Realty 1 Design District 4100 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 310 Miami, FL 33137
305.822.8216
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Visit our website at www.grahamresidential.com 8340 Commerce Way, Miami Lakes, Florida
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