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The original northwest Miami-Dade community newspaper for the Town of Miami Lakes & surrounding areas Vol. 41 No 7
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Town officials participate in ‘Firefighter for a Day’ event
Cars for a Cure scheduled for Spring Fling April 19 on Main Street in set for April 4 Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force is hosting honor of Roberto Alonso the annual Spring Fling on
By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff Former Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Roberto Alonso was known for championing the efforts to develop Royal Oaks Park into a full-fledged park and recreation facility, adding police presence that brought down the crime rate to an all-time low, and discovered the land for the county to build a new fire station to improve the emergency response time on the town’s west side. Outside the political arena, Alonso had an affinity for classic cars and created the town’s annual Classic Car Show on Main Street, where he displayed his 1964 Chevy Coupe Super Sports car. After Alonso died from cancer in 2013, 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. Alonso has teamed up with The Graham Companies and Dolphins Cycling Challenge for the inaugural Cars for a Cure in memory of his father – a classic car show that raises money for cancer research for the University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, on Main Street. The former vice mayor’s classic Chevy Coupe will be on display along with other classic cars and brand new Mustangs. “My father had that car when he dated my mother,” Alonso told The Miami Laker. The Graham Companies suggested teaming up with Dolphins Cycling Challenge, an annual bicycling riding challenge that also raises money for the Sylvester Cancer Center in memory of former Miami Dolphins tight end and color commentator Jim Mandich. Mandich, a longtime Miami Lakes resident, died of cancer in 2011 and his son, Michael Mandich, participates in the event and unveiled the “88 Mad Dog
Lane Water Stop in his father’s honor. “It’s a passion to keep our father’s memory alive,” said Roberto Alonso Jr. “We wanted to raise money for cancer research at UM where he did his treatment.” Roberto Alonso Sr., was an original council member for Miami Lakes and the town’s first vice mayor. He was second in command for four consecutive terms and ran for mayor in 2008. After Miami Lakes incorporated in 2000, Alonso made Royal Oaks Park his pet project, which was only a tot-lot before he spearheaded an initiative to convert it to a full-fledged park and recreation area and a community center. The community center was renamed in his honor following his death.
n Miami-Dade Property Appraiser Pedro Garcia speaks to M.L. Chamber in March...........2
n HML and Jose Marti MAST earn School of Distinction honors................5
n Miami Lakes native Melony Poviones excels in first season of pro soccer...........................11
n Miami Lakes Baptist Church changes name and identity to Elevate Church....18
n Breaking horizons for youth at the Main Street Playhouse is a joint venture project.................5
n News and Notes of Interest from the Town of Miami Lakes. See pages.......................6 and 7
n Pace High students win State awards at FBLA Leadership Conference...........16
n Community Calendar, 11, School, sports and church news, 14-19 Classified ads..........20-23
READY FOR TRAINING: Miami Lakes Mayor Wayne Slaton, Town Manager Alex Rey, Vice Mayor Manny Cid and Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez, receive instructions from a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue training officer prior to their “Firefighter for a Day” experience. (See story and photo on Page 6.)
Run with Danny 5K at Hialeah Park raises nearly $10,000
OVER 200 RUNNERS AND WALKERS enjoyed a recent morning at the historic Hialeah Racetrack during the Running with Danny 5K which raised nearly $10,000 that will be presented to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation during the Miami Lakes Great Strides Walk scheduled for Saturday, April 25, at Graham Park. Danny Quesada and his family are encouraging Miami Lakes residents to join the Running with Danny team for the event. Donations may be made by check to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation c/o Danny Quesada, 7003 North Waterway Drive, #218, Miami, Florida 33155.
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Saturday, April 4, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The event will include a petting zoo featuring springtime favorites like bunnies, chicks, and ducklings. The free event, sponsored by Lakes Orthodontics, will kick off at 10 a.m. with the annual Easter Egg Hunt for children 12 and under. The Hunt area will be separated in sections by age group. The YMCA will be present accepting registration forms for the Town’s Summer Camp Program. Food trucks will be on hand for kids and their families. For more information on Spring Fling or any upcoming Town event, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/events.
Team Shula places third in charity softball tournament
TEAM SHULA, comprised of Graham Companies employees, came in third out of 12 teams participating in a charity softball tournament on March 21 at Brian Piccolo Park to benefit the American Children’s Orchestras for Peace, Inc. The event raised over $11,000 for musical instruments.
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Miami-Dade Property Appraiser Pedro Garcia speaks to Chamber By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff When Florida Governor Rick Scott picked Miami-Dade property appraiser Carlos Lopez-Cantera to be his lieutenant governor last year following Jennifer Carroll’s abrupt resignation, Pedro J. Garcia mulled running for the vacant position again during a special election. At the time, he was enjoying retirement with his wife, Amalia, as they sailed to Europe on a cruise ship and returned home to find themselves going shopping together. “I was sitting at home and my wife said she was going shopping. I asked can I go and it was the biggest mistake I made,” Garcia quipped, as he was the guest speaker for the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s March membership luncheon at Don Shula’s Hotel. “We went to Dadeland Mall and she visited every store there.” But his retirement was shortlived. Garcia said he couldn’t sit around the house not being involved in real estate in some capacity. So, he decided to run for his old position as the county’s property appraiser but was concerned his wife would oppose of the idea. The couple had breakfast one morning when he told her the news. “I told her I can’t retire, I got to go back to work,” Garcia told the
Chamber members and their guests. I never thought she would be so happy for me. I retired for only 19 days.” Garcia eventually won last year’s election. “It’s really good to be back. But we have a lot of work to do to keep the property values increasing again in Miami-Dade.” During his first stint as property appraiser from 2008 to 2012, Garcia said he often had to give the mayor and county commissioners some bad news about Miami-Dade’s estimates of taxable values. This year, he said it’s looking a little brighter when he releases the preliminary countywide figures in June. The estimated taxable value for 2014 was $209.937 billion, a 6.5 percent increase from 2013. “This year I should have some good news,” he said. Garcia said from, 2009-2012, the county experienced an estimated $6.6 billion decrease in property values, stemming from a rash of foreclosures and homestead exemption fraud among other issues that hindered real estate for residential properties. “All market value in the county is low despite what the mayor and county commissioners say,” said Garcia. “But we are working hard to establish rising market value.” Garcia said his property appraisal staff of about 300 employees and eight police officers are cracking down on home-
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College honors for local students Miami Lakes resident Eduardo Crespo, a student at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, was among more than 1,000 Pratt students who made the President’s List for the Fall 2014 semester. Miami Lakes resident Ted Guio received a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Goizueta Business School of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, in December.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER Pedro Garcia addressed the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce at its luncheon meeting on March 11.
Main Street Players present God of Carnage from April 24 to May 17 at Main St. Playhouse God of Carnage, written by Yamina Reza and directed by Main Street Playhouse Artistic Director Robert Coppel, is a dark comedy and winner of the Tony Award for Best Play in 2009. God of Carnage runs from April 24 through May 17, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $18 for students with valid I.D. God of Carnage, a tense and amusing play, centers on a schoolyard scuffle among classmates that gets out of hand. The parents
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U.S. Century Bank completes $65 million recapitalization; honored by Hispanic Chamber
M. Lakes Chamber welcomes Postmaster Orlando De La Osa
U.S. Century Bank, headquartered in Miami Lakes, announced it has closed on a $65 million recapitalization transaction with investments by Patriot Financial Partners, Priam Capital, current shareholders of U.S. Century Bank and other qualified investors. As a result of the transaction, the bank is in compliance with the capital requirements of a regulatory consent order. “We firmly believe that this is the best outcome for our shareholders, employees, customers and the community,” said Carlos J. Davila, president and CEO. “This capital raise will allow us to grow the institution, with the ultimate goal of becoming the strongest independent community bank in our market,” he said. In a related announcement, the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recognized Davila with a 2015 Hispanic Leadership Award for the banking category during the Chamber’s annual awards luncheon on March 20. “As a respected banker for many years, Carlos Davila has accomplished to guide U.S. Century Bank through many challenges during recent years and today, it is one of the most respected, true Hispanic community banks in South Florida,” said Chamber president Liliam Lopez. “He is also credited recently with finalizing the bank’s capital raise which now enables the bank to function as a well-capitalized bank and ultimately, grow in our market and support our local business community,” she said.
Hialeah Postmaster Orlando De La Osa is the guest speaker for the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce monthly membership luncheon, scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, at Don Shula’s Hotel. De La Osa was promoted to the postmaster position in 2011. He started his career in the postal serve as a letter carrier for the city of Hialeah. He was promoted to superintendent of Station Operations in 1991 and subsequently promoted to manager customer services in Hialeah. In 2006, he was promoted to manager customer service operation in Ft. Lauderdale where he served until being detailed to flat sorting sequence coordinator for the South Florida District at the Royal Palm Distribution Center in Opa-locka in 2009. De La Osa earned an Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees from Muscatine College
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Xmartek opens in M. Lakes Xmartek, LLC is a multimedia contact solutions company that recently opened up a new location in Miami Lakes. The company’s new location is 8100 Oak Lane housed in the Andrew Jackson Building. It provides VoIP, IP conferencing and multimedia contact center solutions in Europe and Latin America. It offers IP PBX solutions, gateways, soft switches, SIP phones, and peer to peer telephony solutions; and integrated solutions that allow customers to communicate through audio, video, whiteboard, chat, IVR, and CTI applications. Founded in 2005, the company also provides additional services such as audio conference bridges, IP phone XML applications, and VoIP headset systems; and software and hardware solutions, including ROI analysis, data pro-
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Re/Max Unique Realty team aids Safe Haven for Newborns
MEMBERS of the RE/MAX Unique Realty and RE/MAX Realty 1 family supported A Safe Haven for Newborns during a 5K walk on March 14 to eliminate infant abuse and abandonment. Pictured are Esteban Serrano, Cathy Maldonado, Gaby Serrano, Karina Fuentes, Mercy Sierra, Lina Gonzalez, Ashley and Christina Sierra, Max Maurici and Eddie Rodriguez. Other attendees were Vicky Bosch, Desiree and Marvin Lopez.
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DID YOU KNOW? Harry Wayne Casey who was the lead singer of the American band KC and the Sunshine Band was a Miami Lakes resident for more than 20 years. Born in Hialeah, Casey formed his famous band in the Miami Lakes/Hialeah area while working as a record store employee and later at TK Records. While attending Miami-Dade College in 1972, Casey was packing records for shipment in the company’s warehouse, where he met bassist and part-time recording engineer Richard Finch. The two formed a creative partnership and cut numerous demo tapes of their vocals and music at the warehouse after midnight hours. While at a wedding reception for TK Records in 1973, Casey was introduced to songwriter/producer Clarence Reid when he initially heard the junkanoo, a highly festive, rhythmic-layered, hornpunctuated musical genre that originated in the Bahamas. After assembling some studio musicians, Casey and Finch made their first professional recording as KC and the Sunshine Band and the group’s first single, “Blow Your Whistle,” went to No. 27 on the Rhythm and Blues Chart in 1973. The group’s second single, “Sound Your Funky Horn,” climbed to No. 21 on the R&B charts a year later. “That’s the Way I Like It,” went to No. 1 on the R&B and pop charts in 1975. In 1976, KC and the Sunshine
Band won five Grammys and the reissued “Queen of Club,” became a hit song in the U.S. and UK, and “Shake, Shake, Shake” was the group’s third number one hit topping the R&B charts for a month. Perhaps among the band’s best loved hits was, “Keep It Coming Love,” which peaked at No. 1 on the R&B charts and No. 2 on the pop charts. KC and the Sunshine Band was part of the then-biggest movie soundtrack from the 1970s. In 1977, the soundtrack for the movie “Saturday Night Fever” starring John Travolta, sold 11 million copies and held the top on the pop charts for 24 weeks in 1978. KC and the Sunshine Band’s song “Boogie Shoes” was included in the soundtrack and the single reached No. 1 on the pop charts the same year. As a result of the soaring popularity of New Wave and Synth-pop in the early 1980s, Casey dissolved the Sunshine Band and recorded several pop-oriented solo albums but faced a major setback. In 1982, Casey survived a near fatal car wreck that left him partially paralyzed and had to relearn how to walk, dance and play the piano. He bounced back in a big way in 1984 when his solo hit, “Give It Up,” reached No. 1 in the UK and was a top 20 hit in the United States. After he temporarily retired from the music business in 1985, Casey reformed the Sunshine Band in the 1990s and the group
HARRY WAYNE CASEY toured throughout the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, and also toured England, Italy, Australia and South America. Casey performed on the results show of American Idol in 2009 and at the 125th Tournament of Roses Parade last year, and KC and the Sunshine Band performed at halftime of the Liberty Bowl in Memphis in 2011. Some of KC and the Sunshine Band’s hits were featured in the NBC-TV miniseries “The 70’s,” which aired in 2000. Today, Casey and his band continue their performances while he produces other artists and is active in charity work in Miami and the Miami Lakes and Hialeah areas. He lives in the Miami area. Did You Know is a frequent column focusing on the history of the Miami Lakes community. Readers are welcome to submit items for the column at www.miamilaker. com.
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Breaking horizons for youth at Main St. Playhouse By Robert Coppel Artistic Dir. Main St. Playhouse Special to The Miami Laker “You are not alone” is the motto of the Miami-Dade County Foster and Adoptive Parent Association (MDCFAPA). This is a nonprofit organization sanctioned by the Department of Children and
Families and the State of Florida that serves more than nine agencies representing foster and adoptive youth. The motto is proven in the MDCFAPA’s planned activities such as attending The Main Street Player's preview performances at the Main Street Playhouse, 6766
Hialeah Miami Lakes High and Jose Marti MAST earn School of Distinction honors By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Among 134 national winners recognized by the Magnet Schools of America (MSA), Miami-Dade County had 28 schools earn the Magnet Schools of Distinction Award which will be presented at the National MSA Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina in April. Local schools, Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy and Hialeah Miami Lakes (HML) were among the 28 Miami-Dade recipients for the award. Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy was recognized for the third consecutive year as a School of Distinction for its magnet programs in math and science technology where students focus on three strands: Life science, physical science or computer science. The academy houses grades 6 through 12 and uses a conceptbased learning approach to immerse students in a 21st century curriculum. HML was also recognized as a School of Distinction for its iPrep magnet program, the brainchild of Miami-Dade County Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, whose mission is to provide students with a
technology-rich environment and opportunities for growth with a university curriculum, all within the high school’s campus. All teachers are vetted and approved by FIU for a dual enrollment partnership so students have the opportunity to graduate high school with their associate’s degree. Both schools were recognized for curriculum innovation, high academic standards, successful diversity efforts, specialized teaching staff, and parent community involvement. “I’m extremely proud of the work of our teachers and students and what this means for our school and our community,” said HML principal Eric Acosta. “It just validates the work being done and the high standards in our program.” Minimum requirements must be met for potential applicants for magnet programs. From there, a lottery is done from the pool of applicants for acceptance. For more information on Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy visit www.mast3.com. For more information on HML’s iPrep Academy visit www.hmliprep.weebly.com.
Main Street in Miami Lakes. It has become tradition for the organization to be part of the audience along with the Miami Rescue Mission. Without a doubt, they make up one of the most enthusiastic and appreciative audiences during the run of the show. It is our honor to have them as guests at the playhouse. The president of the group, Shamelle Jenkins, is a youth advocate representing and serving the youth in foster/kinship and adoptive care for more than 28 years. She believes the group's visits to The Main Street Playhouse are “an impetus to broadening the horizon of its’ youth and leads to untapped talent being discovered.” For 35 years, MDCFAPA has served youth in congregate care, a safe harbor complete with harmony, love and peace. “Life is a ship,” said Jenkins. “You have to jump in the ship, grab the oars, steer it, cheer, laugh and cry through the journey and bring someone else with you to share and care along the way. Keep it moving as you steer through life with one hand extended to help someone else to sail.” These words of wisdom speak loudly to The Main Street Players as our mission is to take audiences on an unforgettable journey by reminding them “you are not alone. We are in this together.”
CLARA LYZNIAK (left), Main Street Players president, and Shamelle Jenkins, president of the Miami-Dade County Foster and Adoptive Parent Association, work together to provide a fun outing to the youth in foster and adoptive care by previewing the plays at The Main Street Playhouse.
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Glamour Nails and Spa opens in the Lake Patricia Shopping Center By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff While growing up in Venezuela, Dali Ruiz marveled at her mother’s artistry to make people look their best as a certified nail technician and facial and body therapist. She followed in her mother’s footsteps in her homeland and later was seeking to start her own business but in another country. Her television set was her window to America and watching shows on the increasing success of nails and spa salons essentially sealed her decision to relocate to the United States. Ruiz and her husband arrived in Miami 15 years ago, when she first worked for several nails and spa companies, including her previous stint at Rhoda Salon in Miami Gardens, before she was
able to start her own business, Glamour Nails and Spa in Miami Lakes. The business, 13969 N.W. 67 Avenue in the Lake Patricia Shopping Center, had its grand opening two weeks ago, where a crowd on hand celebrated Ruiz’s new venture. “I’m excited,” said Ruiz, who has lived in the Miami Lakes area with her husband for 15 years. “I love to do nails, massages and skin treatments to make people look good. I had been working for a long time but I realized it was time for me to go into my own business.” Glamour Nails and Spa offers customers manicures, pedicures, deep tissue massages, body waxing, facial and skin treatments, dry therapy, cavitation and vaccumtherapy.
Ruiz and her staff can also remove dead cells in the face to help renew the skin and treat cellulite. Ruiz said she loves to do nails with the different designs to make them look colorful and pretty. “It’s our pleasure to please our customers,” Ruiz said. Ruiz said improving the beauty of people is her true calling in life. “I love to service people by enhancing the beauty of women,” she said. “That’s what I was born to do.” Glamour Nails and Spa is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday and closed Sunday and Monday. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are highly recommended. The business is having a special for first time customers, $25 on a manicure and pedicure. For more information, call 786587-9836.
M. Lakes resident Natalie Aguilar celebrates her 15th with Quinceañera
News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Town officials participate in ‘Firefighter for a Day’ session Town of Miami Lakes officials learned what it’s like to be one of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue’s bravest by participating in a “Firefighter for a Day” training event on March 25 at the MiamiDade Fire Rescue Department’s training facility in Doral. Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez, a 27-year veteran of the Coral Gables Fire Department, came up with the idea of having his Council colleagues, Town Manager, and Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., or a member of his staff, experience hands on firefighting exercises and drills, the way he does on a weekly basis. Basically, Rodriguez wanted them to experience the challenges of being a Firefighter and at the same time, provide them with a memorable set of lessons and trust and team work. The participants included
Mayor Wayne Slaton, Vice Mayor Manny Cid, Town Manager Alex Rey, Rodriguez, and Carlos Fleites from Bovo’s staff. All were provided official gear, fire boots and oxygen tanks so they could simulate the kind of pressures firefighters face every day. The training exercise included how to properly use and control a fire hose and how to use the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus. The participants then extinguished a car fire, and climbed an aerial ladder to suppress a kitchen fire in a mock single-family home that MDFR uses for training purposes. “With public safety being the Council’s top priority, it was a privilege to share my profession with them,” said Rodriguez. “We had the opportunity to train with Firefighters that serve our Town residents on a daily basis.”
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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. The key to proficiency in reading is to start early and begin reading to children the day their are born, according to the program. Additionally, the more words a
child hears, the larger the child’s vocabulary and the more likely he or she will be a proficient reader. 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.
Senior Western Social planned April 18 Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is inviting all cowgirls and cowboys to the 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
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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Town launches mobile app; holds contest for residents to suggest a ‘catchy’ name Town of Miami Lakes will soon launch a new mobile app and staff is seeking resident input for a catchy name. Submit ideas to Jackie Calzadilla at CalzadillaJ@ miamilakes-fl.gov to win a dinner for two at Shula’s Steakhouse. The Town continues to remain dedicated to improving its use of technology to enhance transparency and open the lines of communication with residents and business owners. With 90 percent of the population toting a cell phone and more than half using a smartphone, the phone is the quickest way to connect. The new award-winning mobile app, proposed by Councilmember Tony Lama, can be used on iOS, Android, Blackberry and Windows phones. With this app, the Town looks to boost citizen interaction, improve efficiency and help increase response times for resident and business requests. The system will allow residents to submit requests and access critical government information via a
number of methods including web, native smartphone applications, SMS text messaging, and a toll free hotline. Once a request is submitted, residents will be able to view and track the request for updates as well as provide additional information and feedback. The new mobile app will also allow dynamic translations between residents and Town staff which opens up Town services to non-native English speaking residents. The entire application and all content will automatically be translated into the user’s native language settings. All submitted content will be sent to staff in English and the staff response is automatically translated back to the user’s native language. Direct communication via controlled push notifications will keep residents updated on the status of their service requests, and can also be used to alert users of road closures due to construction or accidents, emergency, weather and safety.
‘Paint a Picture for Mom’ and Flower Show set for May 9 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 flowerthemed 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 305-698-9308, or by email to lysakk@miamilakes-fl.gov.
Employers encouraged to sign up for Veteran’s Job Fair scheduled on Tuesday, April 21 Miami Lakes Veteran’s Committee will host a Veterans Job Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, at the Roberto Alonso Community Center at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The Job Fair is open to veterans and businesses in Miami-Dade County. Veterans interested in attending are required to bring copies of the following documents: • A valid Driver’s License;
• DD-214 that shows type of discharge (or equivalent for National Guard/Reserve); and • A resume. The Job Fair will include employers from a variety of industries seeking qualified candidates. Employers who are interested in participating are encouraged to contact Communications Specialist Jackie Calzadilla at CalzadillaJ@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305-364-6100, ext. 1143.
Neighborhood Matching Grants are available Town of Miami Lakes invites residents, neighborhoods, and homeowner associates (HOAs) to apply for the Neighborhood Matching Grant Program. The Town Council adopted the program to encourage neighborhoods to plan and work together in a dynamic fashion in order to accomplish neighborhood-based goals and objectives. The grant provides Miami
Lakes’ neighborhoods an opportunity to make improvements and/or enhancements to ensure their long-term viability. The Town will match, dollar for dollar up to $5,000, per application. The intent of the program is to support a comprehensive beautification strategy managed by the Town with the recommendation of the Neighborhood Improvement Committee. These projects will
improve the physical, cultural, and recreational conditions in Miami Lakes’ neighborhoods. To download the application, go to http://miamilakes-fl.gov/ns then click “Matching Grant Program.” For more information, contact Nicole Singletary at 305-5127132, or singletaryn@miamilakesfl.gov.
TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES NOTICE IS HEREWITH GIVEN that meetings of the Town Council of the Town of Miami Lakes, Florida, and its committees, have been scheduled for the following dates, times and locations:
Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Thursday, April 2, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Neighborhood Improvement Committee Tuesday, April 7, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Elderly Affairs Committee Meeting Wednesday, April 8, 8:30 AM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Youth Activities Task Force Wednesday, April 8, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Education Advisory Board Thursday, April 9, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Min Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Town Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 14, 6:30 PM 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. 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 March 27, 2015 at Miami Lakes, Fl. Majorie Tejeda-Castillo, Town Clerk
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By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff G&I Medical Research Center, newly located at 16371 N.W. 67 Avenue in the Windmill Gate Shopping Center, is a medical research facility that specializes in clinical trials and also offers inhouse medical and cosmetic procedures such as facials, botox, varicose vein removal, laser hair removal, and more. The research center opened in fall 2014. The facility, which holds clinical trials on pharmaceuticals as a final approval process before shipment to pharmacies, is owned by Maria Bou, a seasoned research specialist with 12 years of experience in the industry including previous work as a nurse practitioner. “We wanted to fill the void for
a research facility in Miami Lakes,” said Bou. “Miami Lakes is a prime spot in South Florida.” Some research trials completed at the center have been done for asthma, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, influenza, hypertension and many more conditions. The portion of the facility that offers medical and cosmetic procedures is called Med Lake Center and Spa. Spa services, esthetician services, and medical services, including lab work, medical exams, worker’s compensation issues, and physical and occupation therapy are all offered. For more information on insurance, volunteering for clinical trials, and services visit www.medlakecenter.com or call 786-3324991.
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Pace High School students mentor fifth-graders at Marine Science Day By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker Students from Pace High School became teachers themselves as they instructed nearly 100 fifth grade students from St. Lawrence School and Nativity School in a unique pair of field trips at Hollywood North Beach Park in late February. Working in conjunction with St. Thomas University, which provided a lot of the materials used on the trip, Pace science teacher Stephanie Hibbard’s Marine Science classes made eight stations at a picnic area next to the beach. Throughout the morning, fifth graders would alternate between stations on different subjects such as water chemistry, microbiology, and avian ecology. The format followed a condensed version of a typical high school student’s day, only outdoors and with trips to the beach to look for birds and observe beach erosion. According to Hibbard, the Pace students were given a chance to prove what they have learned in her classroom and use their knowledge to teach others as their third quarter project. “Our kids [were] the teachers,” said Hibbard. “They had to create lesson plans and assignments with answer keys.” The fifth graders were chaperoned by teachers from their schools and parents. St. Lawrence fifth grade home room teacher Christopher Souza chaperoned his school’s students, while Nativity fifth grade teacher Annette
PACE STUDENTS Keshara Samuels, Brian Rodriguez, and Jonathan Reyes-Diaz teach a group of Nativity School fifth graders at Hollywood North Beach Park as part of Marine Science Day. Sanchez chaperoned her school’s chance to learn about marine science, the Pace students ended up students the following day. “One of the biggest impressions learning what it was like to be a I got was that the elementary teacher. school students were excited to be “I think it’s a great experience interacting with high schools stu- and it’s great to able to teach kids dents and vice versa,” said about what I’m learning in school,” said junior Jorge Arenas. Hibbard. While the fifth graders got the
Rep. Manny Diaz Jr. visits M. Lakes UM CARD Center Representative Manny Diaz Jr. recently took a tour of the new University of Miami Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM CARD) in Miami Lakes. The new center joins six other state-funded locations that are dedicated to providing support and guidance for people with autism and other autism related disorders.
“The University of Miami CARD location in Miami Lakes will do a great deal of good for our community,” Diaz said. “It provides an invaluable service for people with autism and their families as well. The Miami Lakes UM CARD office opened on January 14 at 5801 N.W. 151 Street, Suite 203.
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Michelle Rodriguez hosts healthy living forum at Nutrition S’mart on April 18
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MICHELLE ORCHID RODRIGUEZ, owner of Miami Lakes based massage center Lumina Massage, is hosting a community event aimed to inform the public on healthy living. Rodriguez will be giving a lecture titled “Miami Talk Foods For Spring: Eating Seasonally, Eating Fresh� at Nutrition S’mart, 16250 N.W. 57 Avenue, on April 18 at 4 p.m. The event is open to the public and those interested in attending can RSVP by calling the store at 786-6216006.
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Miami Lakes Branch Library plans free April events 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 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. Just Add Rhythm: A Drum Workshop - An accessible and engaging rhythm and music program offering an interactive drumming experience for physical, mental, emotional and social benefits. Suitable for children with and without special needs. Program made possible by the Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 4. Saturday Matinee at the Library – Miami Lakes Branch presents family friendly films. This month’s movie is “Big Hero 6” to be shown at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 4. Paws to Read – Certified therapy dogs listen to children read
aloud which can help with reading skills, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 11. For Teens: Teen Club presents Movie Night – This month’s movie is “Into The Woods,” suitable to ages 12 to 18, at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7. Teen Club - Teens meet to play video games, watch anime, draw or discuss books. For ages 12-18 at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14. 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 Board at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28.
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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.
Team Mooo surpasses Relay for Life goal with successful car wash Team Mooo, made up of 14 team members led by cancer survivor Michael Barcelo, was busy on Sunday, March 22, washing cars at the Miami Lakes McDonalds to continue their fundraising efforts to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event. The teenagers got an early start, determined to wash as many cars as possible to exceed their team fundraising goal of $1,000. The teens recruited some extra help from parents and siblings to keep the car wash line “mooving.” One Miami Lakes resident supported the group by bringing four cars to get washed. Team Mooo was kept busy the entire five hour event effectively raising over $600.
Team Mooo's efforts will support the upcoming Miami Lakes Relay For Life event scheduled for Saturday, May 2, from noon to midnight. Team Mooo has already surpassed it’s listed $1,000 goal
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er on the team single-handedly kicked her way to the championship game. She said her rookie season was an experience she will never forget. “My first year was very nerveracking at times coming in as a college player and actually being the youngest player on the team,” she said. “But all in all, the girls made me feel comfortable. It was a fun experience, enough for me to want to come back again.” Poviones said the shift from college to the pros was difficult at first but she’s adjusting to the transition of being out on her own and staying active off the playing field. “Going to the pros was such a transition, not having school and not having a set schedule that the down time was a challenge,” she said. “I prefer to keep busy. St. Thomas University definitely kept me focused, it balanced everything else out for me.” Poviones rose to fame as a Bobcat, scoring 46 goals and recording 20 assists in three seasons. As the team’s captain, she led the Bobcats to a Sun Conference Championship and to the Round 16 at the 2013 NAIA National Championships. In her senior season, Poviones ranked third in the nation with 28 goals and finished fourth with 66 points. She was named third-team AllAmerican by the National Soccer Coaches Association as a senior and a first-team All-Conference selection in 2012 and 2013.
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Miami Lakes native Melony Poviones excels in first season of pro soccer By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff For a rookie, Houston Aces forward Melony Poviones came through like a veteran player in the clutch. The Miami Lakes native scored the only two goals in the 2014 Women’s Premier Soccer League Final Four semifinal game against the Connecticut CFC Passion, propelling her team to the championship game. But her team’s victory paled compared to her nostalgic experience. “There was a time frame where I was homesick and wanted to go home,” she said. “I came in and literally scored two effortless goals. I hadn’t been scoring too much and hadn’t been on my A game.” The Aces lost the championship game, 1-0, to the Long Beach Futbol Club. Poviones is embarking on her second season and seeking another shot at the championship to avenge her team’s loss. The Aces opened up their preseason on March 27. Poviones, a St. Thomas University alumni, finished last season with 10 goals and eight assists. She helped lead the Aces to the Big Sky South Division regular season championship. The 5’3 nimble player scored eight goals against division opponents and Houston won the Big Sky South title with an 8-1-1 record. Poviones played big against Connecticut, as the youngest play-
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Meeting & Class Calendar The Town of Miami Lakes, homeowners associations, professional and volunteer groups have scheduled meetings and classes during April:
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MELONY POVIONES “Those were the most memorable moments of my career, playing at STU and being able to win as a team, score goals for the team and work as a team,” she said. During the offseason, Poviones returned to St. Thomas University for her final semester last fall and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. “I am not going to be able to rely on soccer for the rest of my life,” she said. She also coached the Miami Lakes under eight youth girls soccer team at the Miami Lakes United Soccer Club. “I am going to miss them but I will be coaching a youth team in Houston,” she said. “I love kids and love coaching and that’s what I want to continue to do down the road.”
Cultural Affairs April 2 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Neighborhood Improvement Committee April 7 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Elderly Affairs Com. April 8 Youth Activities T.F. April 8 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Education Adv. Board April 9 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Town Council Meeting April 14 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Veterans Committee April 16 5:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Economic Devel. Com. April 21 5:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Planning/Zoning Board April 21 6:00 pm 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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April 2 April 2 April 6 April 7 April 8 April 8 April 9 April 13 April 13 April 14 April 15 April 15 April 16 April 16 April 20 April 20 April 21 April 21 April 22 April 23 April 23 April 27 April 27 April 28 April 28
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M.L. Garden Club bunco April 1 11:30 am MCCC M.L. Cham. Commerce April 8 11:30 am Shula’s Hotel M.L. Garden Club April 27 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Ctr. M.L. Bridge Club Mondays 11:30 am MCCC MLCA Bridge Thursdays 11:00 am MCCC M.L. Quilting Club Tuesdays 11:15 am MCCC M.L. Kiwanis 2nd/4th Thurs. 6:30 pm Pampered Chef M.L. Toastmasters 1st/3rd Tues.7:00 pm ML Educational Center M.L. Lions Club 1st/3rd Tues. 7:00 pm Denny’s Hialeah MCCC is Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue RACC is Robert Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue
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Optimist Club thanks baseball/softball sponsors, coaches As the Miami Lakes Optimist Club kicked-off its 46th baseball and softball season in February, the organization thanked the teams’ sponsors for making it possible for the 374 players to play ball this year. The sponsors help underwrite the baseball and softball equip-
ment. Sponsors for the T-Ball League and coaches are: Marlins, Sazon Goya, coach Dario Martinez Dodgers, Domenicos Italian Deli, coach Jon Paulou Athletics, Juliao Garage Doors, Inc., coach Gabriel Acanda
Angels, Chi Alarms, Inc., coach Alex Buitrago Yankees, Miami Transfer, coach Yovany Soriano Giants, UV Fire, coach Tony Morales Pinto League: Royals, Sports Grill Miami Lakes, coach Chris Neglin
Pirates, Reyes Law Group, coach Al Taveraz Angels, Tasco, coach Frank Guillen Yankees, Gables Insurance Agency, coach Brian Hoadley Marlins, West Side Performance Racing, coach Yuniel Pino Red Sox, Full Throttle Marine, coach Eddy Aguayo Athletics, Imed Health Products, coach Jack McCall Mustang League: Braves, Fiorano Sports Cars, coach Alex Conesa Giants, Capitol Steel Structures, coach Bill Carter Yankees, Florida Medicine Store, coach Eddie Fleitas Red Sox, Shutter Depot, coach Gabe Morales Nationals, All Japanese Engines, coach Marlon Robaina Marlins, Montero’s Check Cashing, coach Axel Perez Pirates, Xinia Mata, coach Frank Landrove
Bronco League: Brewers, Durcon Constructio, coach Jesus Frias Marlins, Title of Miami, coach Ed Garcia Pirates, 305 Elite, coach Amed Cossio Orioles, Karelia Ruiz, MD, PA, coach Eduardo Montserrat Dodgers, Wingstop, coach Candy Mora Pony League: Dodgers, Aby’s Pharmacy, coach Jorge Romero Yankees, MCCI Group Holdings, coach Rigo Cabrera Phillies, Systems Furniture Services, coach Carlos Soza Colt League: Marlins, Gonzalez Painting,coach Miquel Morel Softball Lady Mustangs, Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, coach Kelly Gonzalez Rockies, Latin American Grill, coach Ed Londono.
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Cassidy Zeigler, who has played for the Miami Lakes Optimist Club since she was 8 years-old and currently plays for coach Alex Castroman on the Miami Lakes Heat Travel team, got a pivotal win recently for her Monsignor Pace softball team. Zeigler has been pitching for the past four years and recorded the win to secure the Spartans the No. 2 spot in their district with the win against St. Brendan. “She’s an all around player,” said Castroman. “She does whatever is asked without complaining and plays with heart.” Cassidy is just one of many girls who have played in the Optimist program and has achieved great heights in this sport. Her father, James Zeigler, has been coaching at Miami Lakes Optimist for the past seven years and has been an assistant coach at Pace for several years as well. “I am extremely proud of her, as are the members of the Optimist Club,” Ziegler said.
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Shula’s Golf Club hosts Barry University’s Golf Invitational By Kenny Fill Dir. of Golf at Shula’s Shula’s Golf Club hosted the 2015 Barry University Women’s Golf Invitational on March 16 and 17. The event included 15 schools: Arkansas Tech, Barry, Concordia-St. Paul, Flagler, Florida Southern, Florida Tech, Johnson & Wales, Lee, Lynn, Nova Southeastern, Palm Beach Atlantic, Rollins, St. Edwards, St. Leo, and West Florida. The event was a 54-hole stroke play event played over two days. Nova Southeastern took the lead after 36 holes with a +6 over par total of 582. Barry University came in fourth at 592. Sarah Thomas from Florida Tech recorded an ace on the 13th hole. Rollins College won the event with score of 874 (+10 over par). Francesca Perini, from Barry, finished second with scores of 72, 71, & 73 (even par) total of 216. Other Barry players included: Nancy Vergara (72, 75, 77 - 224 total), Martina Bertoccioli (76, 77, 75 – 228 total), Maria Paola Fiorio (76, 77, 76 – 229 total) and Houria Elabbadi 76, 77, 77 – 230 total). The Lady Buccaneers travel to Sonoma on April 5 to play in the Sonoma State Spring Preview.
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‘Workout for a Cause’ hosted by Shula’s Athletic Club 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.
Miami Lakes Optimist basketball registration gets underway on April 11 The Miami Lakes Optimist Club will be holding registration for the 2015 basketball season on consecutive Saturdays, April 11, 18, 25 and May 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon at Miami Lakes Middle School. Boys and girls players from ages 9 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
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DCS students participate in UM’s Girl’s Engineering Day In late February, 15 young Dade Christian School ladies from grades 9-11 were selected to participate in the University of Miami's Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day. The girls, who were nominated by their teachers, have excelled in the subjects of math and science and demonstrated an interest in pursuing a degree in engineering. Accompanied by secondary teacher, Samantha Carrillo, the day began at the UM Student Activities Center where the attendees received an introduction to engineering and an overview of UM’s program. “Visiting colleges as a high school student motivates you to do better in school,” said 9thgrader Emily Gonzalez. While most students her age are still adjusting to the academic demands of high school, Emily already knows where and what she wants to study. “During the summer before my freshmen year, I interned at the University of Miami and learned to program in Java C++, a coding language,” said Gonzalez. “There, I got acquainted with a girl who attends Stanford [University]. That’s where I want to go to study computer engineering.” The students, who were divided into groups based on their engineering interests, met with UM professors and participated in labs. In the civil engineering lab, the girls were assigned the same project incoming freshmen
at UM complete – they had 30 minutes to create a bridge that can sustain 5 lbs. of weight using only K’NEX pieces. Other stations included circuit board creations, environmental water filters, as well as various experiments demonstrating the different sciences utilized by engineers. Fellow 9th-grader Gianna Rodriguez enjoyed learning about the biomedical engineering field and networking with girls from other schools who share her passion for science. “It was a nice experience, it really broadened my perspective on what engineering actually is,” said Rodriguez. “During winter break I interned at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center under renowned doctors. I got to participate in research, look at cancer cells under a microscope and classify them. I’m definitely thinking about [a degree in] biomedical engineering.” From beginning to end, the entire day was filled with positive messages of encouragement and female empowerment. As stated in a recent University of Miami news release, “Engineering is still a male-dominated field,” said UM biomedical engineering major Stacie Arechavala, who, as the high school outreach coordinator for the UM chapter of the Society of Women Engineers, organized Thursday’s event. “We’re helping these girls learn about a fascinating field that can positively affect lives and change the world.”
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Beatriz Ambas-Viada honored as MLEC’s Teacher of the Year By Stephanie Brito Special to The Miami Laker Miami Lakes Educational Center’s (MLEC) 2014-15 Teacher of the Year is Beatriz Ambas-Viada. As the school’s Test Chair and the Teacher Advisor for Key Club, one of MLEC’s largest clubs, Ambas-Viada does more for the school than just teach mathematics. As Test Chair, Ambas-Viada tends to scheduling and testing accommodations to ensure that every student can have the best testing experience possible. This role encompasses all spheres of testing: FCAT, PSAT, AP, PERT, EOC and other exams. Her role as Test Chair is crucial to student graduation and future success. “Mrs. Ambas is inspiring because she always tries to do her best in all the things that come her way and she always tries to find solutions for all the rocks that stumble across her path,” said Susana Shih, Key Club president. “I can honestly say that I am blessed that she is our Key Club advisor because without all of her knowledge, passion, and dedication, I wouldn’t be as interested in Key Club and service as I am today.” Ambas-Viada leads the school’s Key Club, a club for community service with over 100 members.
BEATRIZ AMBAS-VIADA She inspires students to give back sense of team work, confidence, to the community through events critical thinking, and great work she coordinates which aid an array ethic.” Ambas-Viada has also earned of issues. “Under her guidance, Key Club the Chamber of Commerce award, members have achieved great Beyond the Bell, for her work in things, designing projects to feed and outside the classroom. “MLEC’s staff elected Mrs. the homeless, comfort disadvantaged children and help save the Viada our Teacher of the Year environment,” said MLEC princi- because she is an amazing teacher; pal James Parker. “Each year she but also because she is an outfinds the time to take her group to standing human being and profesDistrict and State conventions sional who puts an Herculean where they continue to give back effort into everything that she and to be recognized for their does, from teaching, to sponsoring efforts. In short, Mrs. Viada does clubs, to planning testing schedso much more than teach. She ules, training teachers, to offering inspires and motivates, fostering a a helping hand,” said Parker.
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Pace High students win awards at FBLA State Leadership Conference
PACE HIGH SCHOOL’S chapter of FBLA competed in the Florida FBLA State Leadership Conference on March 19-22. Participants included (front row, from left) Daniel Gonzalez, Savion Constable, Andrew Sanchez, (middle row, from left) Lexie Perez, Steven Yildirim, Brian Gonzalez, Armando Barbosa, Katlyn Toro, Allison Oddman, Matthew Arrojas, (back row, from left) Cesar Jimenez, Eduardo Kuffo, Anthony Hernandez, Anthony Rodriguez, Priscilla Velez, Michael Barcelo. (Not pictured: Bradley Chapman, Marlon Garcia, Naja Murphy, Francisco Pinagel, Melissa Rey.)
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Goleman students participate in Million Orchid Challenge By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Barbara Goleman Senior High students participated in The Million Orchid Challenge, a component of the Fairchild Challenge, an annual competition for elementary, middle and high schools. The purpose of the Orchid Challenge is to reestablish one million orchid plants in South Florida, particularly in publicly accessible urban landscapes, within five years. Orchid seedlings are planted within bottles, moved to trays, and then when large enough, onto trees. Frederick Matter, Environmental Science and Biology teacher at Goleman attended a workshop to receive training and supplies to conduct the project with the students. Orchid seedlings, which are tended to in the classroom on trays, are on a light cycle and fertilized until they grow large enough for deflasking and are moved into larger growth chambers by Fairchild Gardens. Currently there are 235 surviving seedlings in Matter’s classroom.
“Participation for the students in the project is important because it teaches them responsibility and exposes them to real life scientific research. Many of the labs done at school are not as open ended. We know what the results should be going into the lab but in this case it is real science and no one knows the answers,” said Matter. Matter’s Advanced Placement Environmental Science class is assuming most of the responsibility for the seedlings and are preparing the presentation for the competition. To date the following students have received special recognition from the Fairchild Challenge: Derlis Leyva, second place for Mayoral Speech; Nicholas Rose, Special Merit for Eloquent Presentation Environmental Debates on Biodiversity; Mariela Place, Special Merit for Strong Composition Plants and Their Pollinators; and Kaitlyn Kukurudza, Special Merit for Detail Plants and Their Pollinators. For more information on The Fairchild Challenge visit www.fairchildchallenge.org.
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Spring is a great time of year! By Father Jose Alvarez Pastor, Our Lady of the Lakes Spring is a great time of year! Although here in South Florida this season is not as highly anticipated as in places where the climate is colder, it nonetheless fills us with great hope and enthusiasm. This is because spring reminds us of new life and perhaps a little more. Spring seems to remind us of eternity. As we watch flowers blossom, hear birds sing, and see daylight extend, we get a sense of paradise. All of us are in search of paradise. Regardless of our race, culture or creed we yearn to be in the presence of glorious beauty which will never end and always seem new. Those of us who are Christians celebrate this promised inheritance at Easter. After journeying in solidarity with Jesus through the cruel and bitter reality of his passion and
death on Good Friday, we rejoice and celebrate the eternal glory of his resurrection at Easter. It is a passing over from winter into spring not ALVAREZ only for him, but for all of us willing to embrace love as he did. At Easter, through the merits and accomplishments of Jesus, we are reminded that love conquers all – even death! May the glory of the risen Christ fill our hearts with much joy, peace and hope! May his blessings be upon us, our loved ones and all peoples. May the reality of Easter confidently remind us that all who live in love will always live in spring! Happy Easter!
Palm Vista Community Church By Al Pino, Pastor, Palm Vista Community Church Easter is about Christ Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. Christ lived the perfect life we could not live. Christ died the death we deserved paying the penalty for our sins. Christ rose from the dead for the forgiveness of sins for all those who repent and believe in him as their Lord
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Religious leaders offer Easter messages
‘Easter is for Children’ By Rev. Richard Sparrow Interim Minister Miami Lakes Congregational Church “Easter is for children.” I have heard that expression throughout the years. It has been said by persons of faith and non-faith – wellmeaning people who love to see the delight in children’s eyes on seeing the Easter Bunny or colored eggs scattered over a lawn. To me, however, the expression isn’t wrong – it just doesn’t begin to touch the true meaning of Easter. Easter truth is for every person, every living being who has ever struggled to find meaning and hope when money cannot purchase that which is most deeply needed. Easter is a word of grace in anxiety, a word of peace in conflict, a word of hope in despair, a word of comfort in sorrow. Easter is assurance that the last word in this world is not ours but God’s. In The Apostle’s Creed, the line that has long touched my soul is here contained: “Suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, dead and buried: He descended into hell.” I take great comfort in that line – for at those times in life when we find ourselves ‘in hell’, Jesus knows where to find us and we are not alone. If that sounds harsh, my sense is that few, if any of us, do not find ourselves in that place at one time or another. The death of a child or loved one, the loss of a job or home, an
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one of us when obstacles and pain block our path or suck the air from our lungs. We don’t understand precisely what happened on that first Easter but we know that something happened, something that turned Jesus’ followers from despair to hope, from doubt to faith, from defeat to courage. Jesus got up, he rose and in that action God lifts us all up. The New England author Henry David Thoreau once wrote, ‘All people live lives of quiet desperation.’ Over the years of my life, I’ve seen how true that is, even though most of us give no evidence of that reality. Easter truth assures that ‘quiet desperation’ is not the end but a stop along the way. The end is God, with the Easter truth, ‘He has risen’ and in his rising is our life and hope.
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Miami Lakes Baptist Church changes name and identity to Elevate Church By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Miami Lakes Baptist Church took a page from Apple’s marketing handbook for the announcement of their name change to Elevate Church. Church staff simply promoted the sequential date “12.13.14” along with the words “Wish we could tell you more” for weeks which baffled and enticed the congregation. At last, when the day came the name “Elevate” was presented for the church located at 6250 Miami Lakes Dr.
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For a church that has endured change in various aspects of leadership over the last 10 years, a name change to represent the renewal of an identity seemed only fitting. “Although this is in a sense a brand new identity, it really is a reflection of the heart behind what the church has been doing over the last 5 years which is to keep Christ elevated,” said Worship Director Gerry Sosa. “With the name Miami Lakes Baptist Church, it emphasized two things: the com-
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Local houses of worship schedule special Easter events Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, located at 6600 Miami Lakeway North, is celebrating Easter and Holy Week. On Thursday, April 2, a bilingual mass of the Last Supper is scheduled at 8 p.m. Good Friday, April 3, will have Traditional Stations of the Cross in English at 10 a.m. and again at 11 a.m. in Spanish. A Devotional Service to the Divine Mercy in Spanish with Recitation of the Chaplet at noon in Spanish and again at 2:30 p.m. in English. A Bilingual Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion is scheduled for 7 p.m. that night as well. Holy Saturday, April 4, a Bilingual Liturgy of the Easter Vigil will take place at 8 p.m. On Easter Sunday, April 5, Spanish mass will commence at 8 a.m., 12:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. The same service only in English will commence at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. For more information contact the church 305-362-5315. Miami Lakes Congregational Church, located at 6701 Miami Lakeway South, is holding special services for Easter weekend. Beginning on Maundy Thursday, April 2, an evening service is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Fellowship Hall. Attendees will be treated to a potluck supper followed by a Tenebrae Service with communion. On Good Friday, April 3, an evening worship service will be held at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. A service of hymns, prayers and scripture focused on Jesus’ cruxificion and death, the holiest day of the Christian year, will follow. On Easter Sunday, April 5, the church welcomes the community to a 10:30 a.m. service to celebrate Christs’ ressurection with worship and a sermon led by Rev. Richard Sparrow entitled “Expect the Unexpected.” Following the sermon at 11:45 a.m. the Easter
Bunny will be available for photos. Face painting, balloon art, finger food, mimosas and an Easter Egg Hunt will also be available. For more information contact the church at 305-822-4769. The Church of the Epiphany, located at 15650 Miami Lakeway North, with celebrate the Holy Week with a Maundy Thursday, April 2 service at 7 p.m. with a commemoration of Jesus’ Last Supper. Following on Good Friday, April 3, is a Stations of the Cross Good Friday Liturgy at noon and 7 p.m. and again at 5:30 p.m. in Spanish. On Saturday, April 4, the Great Vigil of Easter, the Lighting of the Paschal Candle and the First Holy Eucharist of Easter will take place at 8 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 5, Spanish mass will be held at 9 a.m. and again in English at 10:30 a.m. followed by an Easter Egg Hunt. For more information, visit www.episcopalmiamilakes.com or call 305-558-3961. Palm Vista Community Church, located at 6425 Miami Lakeway North within Miami Lakes Middle School’s auditorium, is holding a special Good Friday evening service on Friday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m. and an Easter morning service on Sunday, April 5 at 10 a.m. For more information visit www.palmvista.org. Elevate Church, formerly Miami Lakes Baptist Church, located at 6250 Miami Lakes Drive, is hosting the largest Easter Egg Hunt in Miami Lakes along with Easter services on Saturday, April 4 at 6 p.m. and Easter Sunday at 9 and 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. A total of 20,000 eggs will be divided amongst the 4 Easter services. Additionally, the church is welcoming the community to a Good Friday service at 8 p.m. For more information visit www.goelevatechurch.com or call 305-823-3888.
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Charles Sonny Metzcus Charles Sonny Metzcus, a longtime Miami Lakes resident who was a teacher and athletic trainer at Hialeah Miami Lakes High School for many years, died on March 14 following an illness. He was 82. Metzcus’ daughter, Monique Quenneville, said her father knew he was ill before he died. Metzcus and his wife of 47 years, Mary Rose, have been Miami Lakes residents since 1974. As a teacher and athletic trainer, his hard work and dedication affected the lives of many people, especially at HML. He retired in 1995 but continued to substitute teach at HML and volunteered for the school’s athletic events. “I will always remember with pride working with so many great student athletes and coaches during my years at HML,” he said during his retirement. Metzcus was honored with the Florida Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Lifetime Achievement Social Service Award in 2013 for outstanding service in the state of Florida. He was a proud veteran having served in the U.S. Army and achieved the rank of Captain. Metzcus is survived by his wife, daughters Monique Quenneville, Michelle Reavis, Miriam
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Ochoa, grandson Austin, his brothers Michael Greg and his sister, Gail Metzcus. His family hosted a celebration of his life on March 17 at Memorial Plan Funeral Home in Hialeah, and a mass the following day at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Miami Lakes. In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations in his memory go to the Trojan Booster Club Inc., at HML’s athletic department.
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Seed, time and harvest at Montessori Children’s House of Miami Lakes By Paul Thibodeau Special to The Miami Laker Can prosperity be obtained through knowledge? The Bible says in Isaiah 33:6 “And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times and strength of salvation, the fear of the Lord is his treasure.” The philosophies of Maria Montessori and Jean Piaget regarding education are similar in that they both value motor and verbal skills, and the children manipulate a variety of hands-on lessons and activities with the united idea that children develop in sequence. However, Montessori and Piaget are not in agreement on timing. Piaget believed that children have periods of cognitive or intellectual development not reaching
MLK-8 schedules graduate reunion on April 30 All graduating high school seniors, class of 2015, who attended Miami Lakes K-8 Center, are invited to an alumni reunion on Thursday, April 30 from 2:45 to 5:30 p.m. in Miami Lakes K-8 Center’s cafeteria. There will be food, refreshments and entertainment in celebration of the alumni. To RSVP, email Sharon Zajac at sharon.zajac@hotmail.com or Bianca Larsh at bmlarsh@bellsouth.net by April 3.
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Pay at the Pump! Complete auto services and repairs. Mechanic always on duty! Convenience Store • Open Daily 6 AM - 10 PM
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305-823-2522 (since 1972) 305-823-5632
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**NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS** Montessori Christian Center of Miami Lakes, Inc. admits students of any race, color, national and ethenic origin in administration of its admission policies, education policies, and other school administrative priograms, to all the rights, privilages, programs generally accorded or made available to the studens at the school.
( just north of Palmetto Expressway ) MV-35595 • MVR-98104611
“Lest the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it.” (PS127)
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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
Faith Is The Victory Fellowship
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
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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.)
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New Testament Baptist Church The Gathering Place 6601 N.W. 167 Street Telephone: 305-558-4930 Sunday Service..........................11 AM Bible Study ............................9:45 AM Wednesday Bible Study...........7:00 PM Wednesday Youth Group.........7:00 PM
Orthodox Cathedral of Christ The Saviour 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
Palm Springs United Methodist Church
5941 N.W. 176 St., Bldg. #5 Telephone: 305-244-9425 www.icrvidanueve.com
The Redeemed Christian Church of God
Fulfilled Life Church Telephone 786-378-2356 Country Club Middle School 18305 N.W. 75 Place Sunday Service (Eng.)..10:30 AM
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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
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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)
(Editor’s Note: All information provided by individual houses of worship. Confirm service times by telephone.
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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.
5701 Collins Avenue Miami Beach Millionaire's Row. 1 bedroom, 2 baths, lowest priced in oceanfront building. Totally remodeled & furnished. $320,000
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. 300 S.W. 134 Way #102 - Century Village. Rental, 2/2. Asking $1,250/month. 4999 West 8 Avenue - Hialeah. Office lease. $1,200 month.
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Call today for your confidential evaluation if you are thinking of Selling!
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Completely remodeled condo professionally decorated by interior designer. Nice open kitchen with granite counter tops. Crown molding, new A/C & water heater. Amazing views of the intercoastal. Bathrooms have been tastefully redone, large walk in closet with organizers. Amenities include; boat slips ($3 per foot) meeting room, storage room, heated community pool recently refinished. Private gate installation is underway. NO pets. Unit can be rented 6 months out of the year. CO-OP. $265,000. A2091720
Beautiful Condo freshly painted, brand New Appliances and AC unit, New Tile floors throughout. New Kitchen and bathroom Cabinetry. Large Balcony with garden view. Property has a leasing restriction (NO LEASE). $114,900. A2086753
Rarely available 2 bedroom, 2 bath, loft with garage on Lake Cynthia in Miami Lakes. One year old. Beautifully remodeled kitchen with dark wood cabinets and rich granite countertops as well, stainless steel appliances, Travertine floors throughout. Except on loft which is laminate. Great view of lake. Accordian shutters. Easy to show. Call listing agent. This will not last! $307,000. A2083455
Four bedroom, 2 bath home with 1,783 sq. ft. in west Hialeah. Includes a family room, Florida room, Utility Room/Laundry and garage has been converted. Circle driveway and fenced yard. $375,000. A2070759.
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Impeccable 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, single family home in great community. This amazing home has an open floor plan, formal living/dining area, remodeled bathrooms, large master bedroom with additional space (loft) that can be used as an office. The remodeled kitchen has an oversized island which connects to the family room making it perfect for entertaining. Exterior features include spacious stamped concrete driveway, covered patio and brick BBQ. $249,900. A2086180
Unique property located on over sized lot on a cul-de-sac. In desirable Miami Lakes community. Pride of ownership is reflected throughout this impeccable 2 bedroom, 2 bath corner townhouse. Some of the features include open floor plan, tile throughout, family room, updated bathrooms, 2-master bedrooms, French doors, Accordion shutters, sprinkler system, alarm system and more. Showings by appointment only, 24-hour notice required. $294,000. A2086044
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2.58 acres of Prime Miami Lakes real estate. Lot is 112,319 sq. ft. and Zoned 50/GenHotels & Motels. One of the few lots for sale in this area. Centrally located. An amazing builder’s opportunity. $3,100,000. A2078773.
A great opportunity to own in prestigious Miami Lakes in a gated community. Lakefront property with private beach in back. Second master has been added up the spiral staircase with large deck overlooking pool and lake and its own beautiful master bath. Large media room, very large dining area. Porcelain floors. Real wood burning fireplace. Located on a cul-de-sac. $699,000. A2075698.
This majestic oasis home offers 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath plus a bonus/den room. The light shines through the many skylights and gives you an open, airy feel. Home boasts an open floor plan with all the formals. The kitchen is amazing with professional series appliances that include an in cabinet coffee maker. Love awaits as you go outside on the lanai and find the private and peaceful sounds of your oversized pool wtih spa. The outdoor wet bar and indoor/outdoor surround system is ready for all your entertaining. $769,000. A2080978
Immaculate property well maintained by its original owner. 3/2 one story gem with a one car garage. Roof is only 5 years old. Recently pressure washed and sealed. Freshly painted exterior. Brand new driveway (2014). Gas stove and water heater. Motivated seller. $360,000. A2066992
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• 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom Apartments from $1,460 • 2 and 3 Bedroom Townhomes from $2,065 • Granite countertops, laminate wood flooring, stainless appliances, huge closets, washer/dryer • Townhomes w/attached garages, 24 hr. maintenance • Gated entry, on-site fitness studio, pool, half basketball court, bark park and 1.5 acre lake • Schools: Bob Graham Education Center (K-8), and Barbara Goleman Senior High School
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THINKING OF SELLING • BUYING • RENTING • FORCLOSURE • or SHORT SALE? I can help as I have helped many other home owners!
Lakefront For Rent. Beautiful view. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2-car garage. Nice open kitchen, wood floors, 2,175 sq. ft. Large family and living room. Huge master with very spacious closet. Plenty of parking in front for up to six cars. 24 hour security. Washer and dryer in unit. HOA $185 month. EZ to show. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
For Rent. Must See in Miami Lakes! Spectacular 4/4 with 2 master suites and split bedrooms layout. Huge famliy room. Spacious dining room. Double car garage. Paved circular driveway. Oversized lot with plenty of room for entertaining. $2,750 per month. Credit and background check. 2 months pay stubs and driver’s license. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
Townhouse For Sale. 2 bedroom, 2 bath.
TH For Rent. 2 bed/2ba. Loft can be 3rd bdrm, baby rm. or media rm. Completely remodeled. Art deco kitchen, S/S appls., Quartz counter top, custom railing stairway. Tile & wood floors. Tiled patio & storage room. Plenty of guest parking. 24 hr. gated security. $1,700 mo., 1st, last and 1 mo. sec. dep. Credit check $40. Moors does background check. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
Corner Townhouse. Feels like a home. All tiled floors, 3 bed./ 2bath, updated bath. New kitchen appliances. 5-month new A/C & compresser. Accordion hurricane shutters. Extended patio, Storage room, Formal dining room. Plenty of guest parking. Washer/dryer. Corner unit. A light, bright happy home solidly built in 1987, A pleasure to show. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
Lakefront For Rent. Beautiful 4 bed/ 3 bath, completely updated. All rooms are large. Plenty of walk-in closets. 3 updated bathrooms, all tiled. 2-car garage, screened terrace, back yard fenced. $2,500 month, first, last month and one month security. Driver’s license, 2 months pay stubs. We do credit report $40. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
24-hour security. All tiled, washer/dryer, kitchen updated. Den can be office or baby room. 2 parking spaces in front, lots of guest parking. Cable and Club House facility included. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
Spacious two-story lake home. Family and living room, full kitchen appliances overlooking lake view. Full dining room, Master on first floor. Loft can be 4th bedroom or media room. Washer/dryer in 2-car garage. Very spacious, 2,158 sq ft. Fenced back yard. Owner financing. Text Debbie to show.
For Rent. 1,595 sq. ft. Remodeled kitchen and counter and appliances. Washer/dryer in unit. 2 masters, 1 on first floor. Loft can be 3rd bedroom, office or media room. Tile and wood floors. Tiled patio. 24 hour security. Roof assessment is being paid every month. Buyer will pick up the payment at closing. Tenant occupied. Shown by appointment. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
Little Doll House. 3 bedroom, 2 updated bathrooms, lakefront. Living room, formal dining room. Updated kitchen appliances. Large screened patio. Garage. 24 hour security. Walk to shopping centers and school. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
PSN lake and large salt water pool home. Jetski, waterski, or just fish and relax, perfect for BBQ and watcing the games. 4 bedrooms/2 baths, updated bathroom.Tax roll is wrong, lot is 9,885 sq. ft. overlooking wide lake. Real wood cabinets and granite counter and new top of line appliances. Stove is gas and owned, waterheater and dryer are gas and leased. A large storage room can be 5th bedroom with walk-in closet. Roof and central A/C replaced new after Wilma. All tile floors. EZ to show. Reduced. Very motivated. Reduced. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
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