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Election season opens for 3 council and mayoral seats By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff The election season for Miami Lakes officially swung into full gear last week when the qualifying period got underway, as 15 candidates, 10 of whom are political neophytes, are seeking four Town Council seats up for grabs in November. Councilmember Manny Cid and Miami Lakes’ first mayor Wayne Slaton, are vying for the mayoral position, while two incumbents, Councilmembers Tony Lama and Nelson Rodriguez, are trying to hold on to their seats for four more years. Councilmember Ceasar Mestre was forced to drop out of the mayoral race after he missed a requirement to resign from his seat 10 days before the start of the qualifying period. After Seat Five was left open following Cid’s decision to run for mayor, the race could have been between nine candidates but three dropped their bids, leaving six political officer seekers on the campaign trial.

Political novices Roberto Alonso Jr., former chair of the town’s Public Safety Committee and whose father was the town’s first vice mayor; Esther Colon, former town manager for Lauderdale by the Sea; Luis Collazo, chair of the Elderly Affairs Committee; criminal defense attorney Nayib Hassan; business woman Caridad Vasallo; and Wendy Milanes are running for the vacant seat. Cynthia Beyer, Rosalina Nunez and Alejandro Sanchez, chairman of the Miami Lakes Veteran’s Affairs Committee, dropped out of the race. For Seat One, incumbent Nelson Rodriguez, a Coral Gables firefighter, is facing off against Xiomara Pazos, CEO and president of a non-emergency medical transportation company, and newcomer Alex Dehghani. Pazos unsuccessfully ran against Mestre in 2014. Councilmember Tony Lama is fending off challenges by newcomers Robin Brown-Beamon,

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Council keeps same tax rate; $1.8 million remains unfunded By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff When Miami Lakes council members voted on the town staff’s proposal to keep the same rate for property taxes for 2016-2017 last week, one council member contemplated an increase to pay for services residents indicated have gone neglected for sometime now. Councilmember Tim Daubert said he thought about a tax rate hike following a chorus of entreaties to finish revamping Miami Lakes Optimist Park, upgrading the drainage systems in residential neighborhoods, and spending money for the Black Olive tree removal program. At last week’s regular Town Council meeting, lawmakers set the preliminary rate of 2.3581 mills, which is $2.3518 per $1,000 of assessed property values, and

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estimated to generate about $6.2 million in revenue. During the budget hearings, lawmakers can only reduce the rate, which is currently an increase from $5.9 million for last year. Miami Lakes, which has budgeted $15.7 million in general fund revenues for next year, is focusing on beautification and plans to spend at least $822,000 on projects for the N.W. 154 Street corridor, N.W. 67 Avenue and 138 Street, the West Lake Neighborhood Reforestation Program, and beautification for N.W. 87 Avenue and 170 Street. According to a budget overview with preliminary figures, about $1.8 million of services were included in the spending plan but without any funding, including $500,000 for litigation

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News and Notes about Miami Lakes area schools ...............(See Pages 22-23)

25th annual Miami Lakes Summerfest Concert set for Saturday, August 6

UNDER THE BATON of Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese, the Miami Lakes concert will feature the music of Vivaldi, Mozart, Bloch, Fuchs, and more on Saturday, August 6, at Miami Lakes United Methodist Church.

Summertime at Miami Lakes Branch Library is reading, learning and fun

MIAMI LAKES BRANCH LIBRARY patrons, including 28 children and 26 adults, participated in a demonstration by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel from Station 1 in July. The event was part of the Library’s summer activities program. (See August event schedule on Page 12.)

n Seidy Andres opens Wet Dry blow dry bar and style house on Main Street...............................4

n Miami Lakes businessman joins Guardian Ad Litem volunteer to form Guardian Watch....8

n In Memoriam: Bonnie Mandich, widow of Jim “Mad Dog” Mandich........................13

n M-Dade Schools add CPR training as a Personal Fitness graduation requirement..........18

n News and Notes of interest from the Town of Miami Lakes. See pages......................6 & 7

n Independent Zip Code for Miami Lakes added to Postal Service Reform Act..................9

n Goleman grad Michael Avendano receives Roland Gomez scholarship...............16

n Community Calendar, 13, School, sports and church news, 16-23, Classified ads.........23-27

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25th annual Summerfest Concert set for August 6 at M. Lakes United Methodist

Nine of 15 council candidates had qualified by Aug. 1, rest had until Aug. 3

Miami Lakes’ long-running Summerfest concert will present its 25th Anniversary summer music festival at 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 6. The free concert will be held at Miami Lakes United Methodist Church, 14800 N.W. 67 Avenue. The Summerfest Chamber Orchestra will feature musicians and soloists who have participated in the festival over the past 25 years, including members of the Arpeggione Chamber Orchestra of Austria, the Mission Chamber Orchestra of Rome, Hungarian Virtuosi, Italy’s I Music and others, representing more than 10 different countries. Under the baton of Symphony artistic director, Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese, the Miami

who retired after a 30 year career at Miami-Dade County, attorney Elizabeth Delgado and Jose Nodal Jr., a building inspector. At press time, Cid, Slaton, Pazos, Rodriguez, Lama, Collazo, Colon, Delgado and Hassan had qualified to run in the November 8 election. The qualifying period ended August 3. If neither candidate collects 51 percent of the votes, the winner will be determined in a run-off election two weeks later. So far, Cid leads all candidates in fundraising with $43,000, according to the town’s election website. Mestre, who had raised $40,000, including loaning himself $3,000 before leaving the mayoral race, indicated missing the requirement actually was a sigh of relief since the campaigning took a toll on spending quality time with his family. “It made me reflect on telling my six year-old daughter, daily, I can’t go in the pool, I need to campaign,” Mestre said in a statement he posted on Facebook. “The other missed family trips, birthday parties, school activities and movies. My intentions are to continue to represent the residents of Miami Lakes until my term expires in 2018 and continue to do what I think is best.” Cid counts Abel Fernandez, battalion chief of Miami-Dade fire rescue for the two Miami Lakes’

Lakes concert will feature the music of Vivaldi, Mozart, Bloch, Fuchs, and more. Georgian violinist Sandro Tigishvili will be a featured soloist in an American premiere arrangement for strings of the Concertino by Georgian composer Otar Taktakishvili, commissioned by the Symphony of the Americas for the Summerfest 25th anniversary. Other soloists include Summerfest Concertmaster and violinist Orlando Forte of Cuba, violinist Svetlana Forte of Ukraine, and flutist Marilyn Maingart of the USA. For more information, contact Special Events and Committees coordinator Clarisell De Cardenas at decardenasc@miamilakes-fl.gov.

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stations; Joseph Sosa, a representative of the office of State Representative Manny Diaz Jr.; and Miami Lakes Charter Revision Committee member Mirtha Mendez among his supporters. Lama, who has raised $20,477, said during his first four years in political office, Miami Lakes has increased transparency and accountability through the implementation of the town’s mobile application. In addition, Lama and Rodriguez, who raised $5,625 for his campaign, have been hosting traffic summits and meetings with officials from FDOT and MiamiDade to zero in on several solutions to resolve the long-running traffic nightmare during peak hours. “I have led to make our traffic problems the single most important challenge we must overcome by redirecting town resources in support of these efforts,” Lama said in a statement about his reelection bid. “No single issue impacts our way of life or our businesses.” Among Lama’s supporters is Coral Gables-based Conservative Principles of Florida, a political committee, which also contributed $1,000 to Rodriguez’s campaign, which is the maximum amount allowed under Florida law. Colon, a former assistant director of management finance and budget for the Broward County

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Sales Tax Holiday August 5-7, time for stock up on school supplies It’s that time of year again! Florida shoppers once again will have a three-day “taxfree holiday” weekend in anticipation of the new school year. This year’s sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 5, 2016, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 7, 2016. No Florida sales tax or local option tax will be collected during this time on the following: Clothing, footwear, and certain accessories selling for $60 or less per item, and certain school supplies selling for $15 or less per item. This holiday does not apply to personal computers and computer-related accessories. Among the allowed school supplies are the following: Binders, calculators, cellophane (transparent) tape, blank CDs, construction paper, lunch boxes, notebook filler paper, poster paper and scissors. School supply items that are NOT exempt from sales taxes include: Books that are not otherwise exempt; computer paper; correction tape – fluid – pens; masking tape; printer paper; staplers and staples. Miami-Dade School Board chair Perla Tabares Hantman’s proposal to promote this holiday to families was unanimously agreed upon by her School Board colleagues at their May 2016 meeting. For more information about the sales tax holiday, and for lists of specific items and their taxable status during the tax-free period visit http://dor.myflorida.com/ dor/tips/pdf/tip16a0106_2016final06022016.pdf.

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Council hears calls for more services, but ‘don’t raise taxes’ (Continued from Page 1) services, $292,670 for two additional police officers, $85,000 for the removal and replacement of Black Olive trees and $35,000 for youth and senior citizens programs. Daubert said constituents want better services but he told them it may cost them slightly more in property taxes. According to Daubert, Miami Lakes would need to spend $9.7 million to upgrade services for a new drainage system in Royal Oaks, Lake Sarah and the West Lakes area, the Black Olive tree program, Miami Lakes Optimist Park and two additional police officers. “That’s six items costing $9.7 million,” he said. “Residents are saying the water is coming up to their garages. On some streets, people can’t go through because they are flooded.” Daubert eventually voted to keep the 2.3581 rate but plans to take an active role in helping the town cut unnecessary expenses to fund more significant municipal projects. “I look at every penny we have spent each year on contracts,” he said. “I look at them to save the town some money.” Councilmember Frank Mingo echoed Daubert’s concerns for

residents wanting more services. “I hear the same thing, but even louder, I hear don’t raise my taxes,” he said. “It’s tough times out there despite what people say about the economy, so I will support the same rate.” Councilmember Manny Cid also understood Daubert’s position and offered an alternative to fund the projects instead of raising taxes. “Hopefully, we can keep impact fees from police, fire and library in the town,” Cid said. “There are a lot of things that need to be done.” Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez said homeowners compare Miami Lakes to other cities with beautiful parks, but there’s a catch. “They have higher tax rates that can get it done quickly,” he said. “In Doral, look at its parks but also look at its millage rate.” Rodriguez said residents should decide if they want their property taxes raised. “Put it on the ballot in November to decide the rate for 2017-2018,” he said. The budget hearings have been scheduled for Tuesday, September 6, at 5:01 p.m., and Tuesday, September 20, at 6 p.m. at Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main Street.

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Wet Dry offers blow drying styles like blowouts, sleek, waves, retro, pick-me-up and braids. In addition to hair styling, Wet Dry offers services in makeup, lashes, extensions and treatments. Promotional rates are offered such as discounts for senior class photo preparation including hair and makeup for $70. All the styling is done with a carefully selected line of products from the Italian manufacturer Davines. Davines was founded in Parma, Italy in 1983 by the Bollati family and continues to create products exclusively for salons and spas. Their products are created and bottled in eco-packaging and ethical working standards. The entire collection is available for purchase at Wet Dry. For more information on services and to book an appointment visit www.wetdryblow.com or follow the shop on Instagram @wetdryblow.

Kislak Organization acquires Plantation Professional Park The Kislak Organization announced the acquisition of Plantation Professional Park, a medical and office complex on West Sunrise Boulevard in Plantation. Purchase price was $5.15 million for the six singlestory buildings totaling 63,000 square feet on 7.84 acres. “With Broward County leading South Florida in job growth, Plantation Professional Park is

well-positioned to capitalize on growing demand in the office market,” said Kislak president and CEO Tom Bartelmo. “Kislak plans to invest in substantial exterior capital improvements as well as interior renovations to make the suites marketready. The property also features vacant land offering the potential for additional office space or parking,” Bartelmo added.

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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Detective Myriam Nieves honored by Town as Officer of the Quarter Miami Lakes Detective Myriam Nieves as honored as Officer of the Quarter during the July Town Council meeting. A member of the Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Investigations Unit, was acknowledged for her sustained investiga-

tive practices and community goodwill exhibited during the months of January through March 2016. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Detective Nieves is a true professional and dedicated to serving the residents of Miami Lakes,â&#x20AC;?

said Town Manager Alex Rey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Town and its Public Safety Committee were honored to recognize her dedication to our community.â&#x20AC;?

DETECTIVE MYRIAM NIEVES is named Officer of the Quarter. Pictured (from left) Vice Mayor Tim Daubert, Lt. Christopher M. Wallace, Sgt. Eduardo Ruesga, Nieves, Major George A. Perez, Mayor Michael Pizzi, Councilmembers Manny Cid, Nelson Rodriguez, Frank Mingo, and Town Manager Alex Rey.

Neighborhood Improvement Committee names resident Jose Ramirez winner of the Home Beautification Contest At the July Town Council meeting, Miami Lakes resident Jose Ramirez was recognized for his beautification efforts and commitment to keep Miami Lakes â&#x20AC;&#x153;Growing Beautifully.â&#x20AC;? In June, the Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC), in conjunction with the â&#x20AC;&#x153;IHeartMiamiLakesâ&#x20AC;? campaign, invited all residents to participate

in the 2016 Home Beautification Contest. Ramirez not only made landscaping enhancements, but also retrofitted windows and doors with impact glass, making his home more sustainable and resilient. He received a $1,000 Home Depot gift card and a commemorative lawn sign.

MIAMI LAKES RESIDENT Jose Ramirez and his son (center) were named the winner of the 2016 Home Beautification Contest. Pictured (from left) Vice Mayor Tim Daubert, Councilmembers Frank Mingo and Nelson Rodriguez, Mayor Michael Pizzi, Councilmember Manny Cid, and JC Fernandez, vice chairman of the Neighborhood Improvement Committee.

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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Town plans after school care for youth ages 5 to 15 Summer is almost over and the school year is just around the corner. The Town of Miami Lakes, in

partnership with PEAR and the YMCA will be offering after school care throughout the school year beginning August 22. The

Online registrations open in August for Miami Lakes Fall recreation classes, programs Miami Lakes offers over 50 different recreational programs for all ages and skill levels and it’s now easy to register for the fall schedule. Interested participants can create their online registration account at www.miamilakesfl.gov/parkres. The complete Recreation Calendar can be viewed at www.miamilakesfl.gov/reccalendar. Online registration opens for Fall classes as follows: Youth Programs – Monday, August 15, 6 p.m., for Start Smart,

Just Run, Hook A Kid on Golf, Ballet, Jazz, Martial Arts, Pre-teen Fitness and Archery. Adult Programs – Tuesday, August 16, 6 p.m., for Yoga, Line Dancing, Painting, Spanish and Archery. Other programs do not require registration including Open Fishing, Spanish, Open Play Dominoes, and Open Play Table Tennis. For more information, contact Programs coordinator Kristina Labossiere at 305-698-9308, or labossierek@miamilakes-fl.gov.

Town marks Lake Quality Month with August 18 event For the fourth year in a row, Miami Lakes will celebrate Lake Quality Month in August to raise awareness about the quality of the Town’s lakes and to recognize the important role the lakes play in the Town’s public image and recreational life. Residents and HOA representatives can learn move about the important of storm water and its effect on lake quality during a presentation by Miami Lakes’ Public Works director Elia Nunez

at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 18, hosted by the Neighborhood Improvement Committee. Also, in conjunction with the “IHeartMiamiLakes” campaign, residents are invited to post their favorite photos of any of the Town’s 23 lakes using the official hashtag #iheartmiamilakes. For more information about the Neighborhood Improvement Committee, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/nic.

Lunch Bunch/Bingo series moves to Town Hall in August Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will continue to offer nutritious lunches and bingo fun for seniors in August with a change of location. Sponsored by The Graham Companies, Always At Your Side Adult Day Care, Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., and Florida Pace Centers, the lunches will be held at Town Hall, 6601 Main

Street, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays, August 17 and 31. The change of venue is due to early voting at the Community Centers. Seating is limited and reservations are required by contacting Clarisell De Cardenas at 305-3646100, or decardenasc@miamilakes-fl.gov.

Senior basketball game set for Aug. 27 Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will conclude the 10th annual Senior Games Series with a basketball game starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 27, at Shula’s Athletic Club. Registration will take place onsite and participants will receive a snazzy t-shirt and

medals will be awarded to winners. The event is sponsored by The Graham Companies. For more information, contact Special Events and Committees coordinator Clarisell De Cardenas at 305-364-6100, or decardenasc@miamilakes-fl.gov.

programs will run Monday to Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. for children between the ages of 5 and 15. Transportation will be provided from Miami Lakes schools to the program locations by the location providers. YMCA’s program will be offered at the Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. Students will receive daily homework help as well as academic curriculum and projectbased learning including science, technology, engineering, math

(STEM) and book buddies. YMCA also offers a variety of enrichment options through sports, health and wellness programs, games, arts and crafts, tutoring and recreational activities. For information on the YMCA, call 305-357-6622. The Program in Education, Afterschool and Resiliency (PEAR) will be offered at the Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East. PEAR’s innovative wellness-based curriculum educates and equips participants for

wellness success and includes activities in the areas of Fitness Fun, Team Training, Sports of Sorts, Art Adventures, Performance Play, PEAR Core Values, and Simplified Science. PEAR Plus Academic Assistance will offer time for children in the program to work on homework and get additional guidance in areas of academic necessity. For information on PEAR, call Shelley Erasmus at 954-261-6154, or email shelley@pearprograms. com.

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:

Youth Activities Task Force Meeting Wednesday, August 3, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Thursday, August 4, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Elderly Affairs Committee Meeting Wednesday, August 10, 8:30 AM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Education Advisory Board Meeting Thursday, August 11, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Town Counci Second Budget Workshop Monday, August 15, 5:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Economic Development Committee Meeting Tuesday, August 16, 5:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Veterans Committee Meeting Thursday, August 18, 6:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Neighborhood Improvement Committee Meeting and Lake Quality Awareness Thursday, August 18, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Public Safety Committee Meeting Tuesday, August 23, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. In accordance with the provisions of F. S. Section 286.0105, should any person seek to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation to participate in the proceedings should call Town Hall at (305) 364-6100, no later than (2) days prior to the proceeding for assistance. Please be advised that two or more Councilmembers may be in attendance at the above events/meetings. This Notice dated July 29, 2016 at Miami Lakes, Fl. Gina Inguanzo, Town Clerk

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By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff The brainchild of a retired police officer, who volunteers in the Guardian Ad Litem program, and a Miami Lakes businessman resulted in the creation of Guardian Watch, Inc. a 501c(3) non-profit. Guardian Watch was formed in 2013 by business teacher and entrepreneur, Paul Marino, where it began providing educational enrichment, mentoring, tutoring, meals, character development and even transportation to foster and at-risk students in the Northwest Miami-Dade area. The program focuses on providing services to middle school and sometimes high school students who are in danger of falling behind in school usually due to socio-economic situations. Guardian Watch provides these services completely free of charge, sustaining operations purely through grants and donations. Guardian Watch also gathers highcaliber educators and counselors to offer top of the line resources and mentors for their students. Marino works closely with Dr. Mara Zapata, chairperson for K-12 Teacher Education Programs, School of Education at MiamiDade College. Zapata also serves as director of Programs, Development and Integrity for Guardian Watch. Together with highly trained staff members, Guardian Watch provides outstanding services to help students pass their classes. A total of 90 percent of students

in the program passed last semester. The end goal is that the student is self-sufficient. The program also has its own Boy Scout troop to involve students in extra-curricular actives that build interpersonal skills. The staff frequently attends field trips to vocational locations, such as Le Cordon Bleu where the students were exposed to different career paths. “If someone doesn’t help these kids it’s not just them who suffer, we all suffer as a community, as a society and as a country,” said Marino. An on-staff psychologist addresses each student’s character and self-esteem development. Counselors and tutors must maintain a minimum equivalent of a state certification in teaching and a Jessica Lunsford level two background check. Tests are administered to incoming students to determine their academic and social strengths and weaknesses. A comprehensive Individual Educational Plan (IEP) is then developed to address each case. In many instances, counselors act as educational surrogates and advocate for the students within the Miami-Dade County School System working closely with their teachers and guidance

counselors. Foster parents and guardians are provided with periodic reports in their preferred language to keep them abreast of their child’s development and progress. “We were very humbled by Miami Lakes Councilmember Frank Mingo who worked to fund the entire summer program,” said Marino. “And truly appreciative of Roberto and Alexandra Alonso who allow us to work out of their Adult Day Care Center in Miami Lakes twice a week to meet the needs of these kids.” The program currently serves approximately 25 students and plans on expanding in the fall to accomodate 50. All services are provided at no cost to qualifying individuals. “This is an open invitation to any parent or guardian going through a crisis situation, and I want you to know we are here in Miami Lakes ready to help. We will advocate for your child at their school, especially for guardians who may not speak English,” said Marino For more information on the program contact Marino via email at pmarino@guardianwatchflorida.org or visit their web site at www.guardianwatchflorida.org.

Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart holds outreach day August 24 in Miami Lakes The staff of U.S. Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart will be on hand at the Miami Lakes Library, 6699 Windmill Gate Road, as part of his community outreach program,

Wednesday, August 24, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., to meet and greet constituents who are seeking some assistance from the federal government.

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The Keyes Company and Illustrated Properties announce major merger The Keyes Company, based in Miami, and Illustrated Properties, based in Palm Beach County, two of Florida’s longest running family-owned real estate businesses, have merged to form the largest independently-owned real estate firm in Florida, and a Top 25ranked firm in the entire U.S. Keyes CEO Mike Pappas and Illustrated chairman Francis Fiske “Bud” Adams Jr. announced the merger to employees and agents on July 20. Both companies are continuing to operate under their existing brands and are maintaining their management teams and employees. Keyes Miami Lakes Welcome Center on Main Street is the local branch office for The Keyes Company. “Our families have known each other for many decades and have always shared a mutual respect,” said Adams. “Our philosophies match, as our number one priority is taking care of our agents and customers. Real estate is a personal experience; it’s the relationships that make the difference.” “We are thrilled to align ourselves with another strong, family-owned company that also emphasizes a structure of trust and integrity with its Associates,” said Pappas. “This is a tremendous opportunity to leverage our shared resources and allow us to provide even more services, support and benefits to our companies and clients.”

THE KEYES COMPANY CEO Mike Pappas (left) and Illustrated Properties chairman “Bud” Adams announced a merger of their two family-owned real estate firms in July.

Last weekend, August 5-7, for Main Street Players’ Songs For A New World Songs For A New World is another smash hit production at Main Street Playhouse, 6766 Main Street. The show opened on July 22 to enthusiastic audiences who gave rave reviews. Theatre guests appreciated every detail, from the impressive set, soul-stirring music, and the passionate and heartfelt performances of the actors. Chris D’Angelo, Gabi Gonzalez, Icela Marliese, and Leroy Fellis, Jr. sang their hearts out, bringing joy, laughter, and tears with the stories they told. Director Alex Gonzalez

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Independent Zip Code for Miami Lakes added to Postal Service Reform Act The Town of Miami Lakes may finally get its own zip code. The Town Council, led by Councilmember Manny Cid, has continued to fight for the past three years with the U.S. Postal Service for a Zip Code that is unique to Miami Lakes. U.S. Congressman Mario DiazBalart added the Miami Lakes Zip Code language to the Postal Service Reform Act of 2016 requiring the U.S. Postal Service to designate an independent zip code no later than September 30, 2017. The Postal Service Act of 2016 a bipartisan bill sponsored by Congressman Jason Chaffetz (RUtah), chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-MD). “This bill reflects how working in a bipartisan, collaborative manner can bring about much needed

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Council calls for code change to expedite JetStream Federal Credit Union announces appointments building permits prior to plat recording The Miami Laker staff To help expedite developers’ building projects and simultaneously create more tax revenue, the Miami Lakes Town Council has drafted an ordinance to change the land development code to allow property owners to pull a building permit before their final plats are recorded. The legislation, proposed by Councilmember Tony Lama at last week’s regular meeting, would benefit Lennar Homes Corporation, The Graham Companies and other developers with building plans in the town’s pipeline, who

have to wait for many months to record their final plats by the county’s Clerk of the Court before they can pull building permits and commence construction. Developers must provide Miami Lakes proof that their cadastral maps were on record in order to pull a building permit following approval first by the town and then Miami-Dade County. Recording a final plat can take months or even a year, town officials indicated. The proposed ordinance, which is scheduled to be introduced at the September regular meeting,

would eliminate the recording requirement, which is the final step to give developers the green light to start building their residential, commercial and industrial facilities. The Town Council already approved Lennar Homes’ plans to build about 480 single-family and town homes on land west of N.W. 87 Avenue along 154 Street, but the proposal is still waiting for county approval, Town Manager Alex Rey said. Lama said his Accelerating E c o n o m i c De v e l o p m e n t A c t

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All Art Picture and Framing hosts ‘Fusion Art Day’ on August 13 All Art Picture and Framing located at 15505 Bull Run Road will be celebrating the “Fusion Art Day” with a special gallery night event showcasing the art work of Laura Domine Buscató, Spanish Realistic painter and Miguel Payami abstract expressionist acrylic and colored pencil paintings of Dominican Republic. The event is set for August 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Uruguay native, Buscató, began demonstrating her artistic ability in Venezuela in the early 90’s and attends classes at The Workshop Studio A. Pavon Visual Arts. She immigrated to Madrid in late 90’s where she continued her career as a painter. She later attended classes at The Prado Workshop Studios with the Spanish painter Pablo Santibañez Servat. She has participated in different group exhibitions, including the exposure of Students Academy Workshop Prado in 2014, Gurugú Center in Guadarrama, Congress

Spain Art Open House, and in 2015 the exhibition of painting Madrid and Valencian painting in the Hall of the Auditorium of Arroyomolinos. Payami, the abstract expressionist acrylic, and colored pencil paintings artist, creates canvases full of energy and movement and replete with human emotion. In his artistic process, Payami uses a spatula, brush, and other instruments to lay the paint thickly onto the canvas, resulting in multidimensional and highly textured images, where broad swaths of color are juxtaposed with fine lines and often delicate forms. A hallmark of Payami’s work is his use of color, which is inspired by his home in the Dominican Republic – colors that are tropical and breathing, with lots of life. Central to Payami’s work is the texture he creates on the canvas, providing depth which in turn imparts much of the emotionality and meaning contained within each image.

Payami said, “I need the texture because it represents me, it empowers me. All the detail, the combination of the color with the texture... it’s energy. It’s explosive and it lives in me until I get it out on canvas.” Payami currently lives and works in Miami. All Art Pictures Framing, offers affordable custom framing, sports collectibles, fine art, posters, custom-cut mirrors, lithographs, shadow boxes and more. The store also specializes in transferring personal photos to canvas, photo restoration, and custom bathroom vanity mirrors. For more information, visit www.allartmiamilakes.com or call to (305) 362-2159.

JetStream Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Miami Lakes, announced the appointment of Carmen Rogers as the newest member of its Board of Directors. A longtime Miami Lakes resident, Rogers is a Certified Public Accountant with her own practice in Miami Lakes. She is active in the community including serving as past president of the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce and the Zonta Club of Miami Lakes as well as various charitable organizations. Rogers’s credit union experience includes serving eight years on JetStream’s supervisory committee and chairing it for the past five years. “Carmen brings a wealth of knowledge and credit union experience to our board,” said chairman Bolivar Perez. “She did an exemplary job serving as chair of our supervisory committee and I’m sure she will be an outstand-

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Miami Lakes Branch Library plans August events Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during August: For Children and Families: On Your Mark, Get Set...Read: Movie Screenings – Beat the heat with a family friend-

ly film. Featured title is “Zootopia.” Event is sponsored by the Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 6. On Your Mark, Get Set...Read: Library Olympics – Join for a variety of active chal-

lenges and book-based activities from obstacle courses to storytime. For ages 5 and up at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 4. Summer Reading Finale: Zoo Miami – This interactive program focuses on fascinating creatures found around the world. Discover

how featured animals have amazing specialization for survival in their natural habitats. Space is limited. Call branch for details. Sponsored by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 6. Read the Book, Watch the Movie – Enjoy book-based films that are sure to delight. Sponsored by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 11 a.m. on Saturdays, August 13 and 20. For Teens: Teen Club: Get in the Game, Movie Screenings - “Shaolin Soccer,” presented by Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2. Teen Club – Teens meet to play video games, watch anime, draw or discuss books, at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays, August 9 and 23. For Adults: Go Club of Miami Lakes – Now everyone can embark on a journey and uncover the ancient game of strategy, attack and defense, the Game of Go. Meets from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, August 6, 13, 20 and 27.

Book Discussion Group – Meets at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16. Call the Branch for the title. USCIS Information Table – United States Citizenship and Immigration Service staff will provide information, materials and answer general questions regarding the citizenship process, at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 22. Commissioner Esteban Bovo’s Mobile Office Community Outreach – An opportunity for the community to speak with the Commissioner and/or his representative from 1 to 3 p.m. on Monday, August 8. Congressman Mario DiazBalart Community Outreach – A member of his staff will be on hand to discuss federal issues or any problem a constituent may have with a federal agency at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24. Miami Lakes Branch Library is located at 6699 Windmill Gate Road and is open Monday and Tuesday from noon to 8 p.m., and Wednesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The branch is closed on Sundays. For more information, call 305-822-6520.

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In Memoriam:

Bonnie Mandich, widow of Jim ‘Mad Dog’ Mandich Bonnie Mandich, the wife of Jim Mandich, former Miami Dolphins tight end and the team’s play-by-play radio announcer, died last month in Miami Lakes. She was 61. According to reports, Mandich died in her sleep from natural causes on Monday, July 11. She was born on December 13, 1954 in Spring Lake, New Jersey to Richard and Peggy Height. A beautiful woman, she was asked to be Miss Vermont in college. She was an accomplished equestrian that competed in hunter and jumper competitions through-

out her life. She loved animals having many cats and horses. After she moved to Miami, Bonnie Mandich attended a game at the Orange Bowl, where she first met Jim and the two later started dating. They tied the knot in 1981. When Jim Mandich retired from pro football, he became the Dolphins’ announcer for WQAM (560-AM) and WIOD (610-AM), where fans could hear his famous catch phrase “Awwwright Miami” each time the Dolphins scored a touchdown or made a big play. In addition to his broadcasting

career, Mandich opened a restaurant, Ziggie and Mad Dog’s in Islamorada, and ran a drywall contracting company with his wife workBONNIE ing alongside MANDICH him. Bonnie Mandich also helped her husband create the Dolphins’ Cancer Challenge, which includes cycling and golf events, to raise money for the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer

Center. She served on the board of directors. Following her husband’s death in 2011 from bile duct cancer, Bonnie Mandich continued his crusade for the Cancer Challenge, and in February, it raised more than $5 million, according to its website. Since 2010, the Cancer Challenge has raised a total of $16.5 million. After her husband’s death, Bonnie Mandich and the couple’s children accepted his honor when

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July Town Council meeting summary (Continued from Page 11) would help land owners and pump money in the town’s budget at a faster pace. “It would allow them to pull a permit faster and the monies would come to the town faster,” he said. Vice Mayor Tim Daubert and Councilmembers Frank Mingo and Nelson Rodriguez backed Lama’s proposal, while Mayor Michael Pizzi and Manny Cid cast the dissenting votes. Councilmember Ceasar Mestre was absent. Pizzi said he could not support a change in the land development code that would benefit one developer, Lennar Homes Corporation. “My concern is, are we doing this to assist a developer to speed up his construction?” Pizzi asked. “The developer has millions of dollars investment but changing

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the rules to benefit Lennar and not other developers I can’t support.” Lama defended his legislation which he said would help any developer in Miami Lakes speed up their building schedules, including the Main Street redevelopment project by The Graham Companies. He disputed an accusation that he was for sale. “I take it seriously when people throw comments like that at me or my colleagues,” said Lama, who’s up for reelection in November. “This topic came up at our last council meeting on talks to accelerate this matter of building permits and accelerate money to come to the town. I am not for sale and I don’t throw money around to buy council seats.” Cid, who’s running for mayor, said the town should explore other ways instead of touching the town’s code, including urging the county to create a system to expedite the recording process. “I am not comfortable changing the code,” he said. Rodriguez, who is also running for reelection, said a simple move has turned into a political hot potato. “The town already approved the plat and waiting for the county’s approval,” he said. “I approved the mobility fee and didn’t care if it benefited Lennar or anyone else.” In other Town Council news: • Lawmakers tabled an ordinance to amend the town’s sign code to reflect a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling to provide better organization and clarity and address sign types that are currently not addressed. For temporary signs, including political and real estate signage, the town dramatically simplified the proposed regulation of temporary signs on RU-zoned residential properties, such that two temporary signs may be displayed at all times, at a maximum size of 22 inches by 28 inches. According to Town Manager Alex Rey and Town Attorney Raul Gastesi, since it’s an election sea-

son, illegal political signs under the town’s code that are enforced can be challenged in the court and the town most likely would lose under the SCOTUS recent ruling. For example, a resident can place more than five signs in his/her yard which is a violation of the town’s land development code but can be challenged in the lower court. Mayor Michael Pizzi suggested tabling the issue to get input from residents and homeowners associations on the maximum number of signs allowed on a property. • Lawmakers gave their final approve for legislation to amend the town’s comprehensive plan to include the results of the transportation planning efforts, including commute trip reduction plan for the greenways and trails master plan, the ADA sidewalk master plan and the alternative to concurrency study, which replaced the town’s old traffic program with a mobility fee. • Council members approved a resolution that requests MiamiDade County provide an ALS transport unit for Miami Lakes West fire station 64. The county only had enough money in the budget for a fire truck at the new Miami Lakes station, and Station One at Ludlam Road near the Palmetto Expressway responds to medical emergencies as well as the fire stations on Miami Gardens Drive and in Hialeah Gardens. Rodriguez, a Coral Gables firefighter, said the transport unit is very vital since the town’s traffic, development and population have increased and it takes too long for them to respond to medical emergencies. In a related matter, council members approved Cid’s suggestion to direct town staff to engage Miami-Dade on the issue of collecting fire impact fees. He said with new developments in the town, he wants to ensure the money stays in the town for a ALS transport vehicle at Station 64.

the Dolphins posthumously inducted him into the team’s Honor Roll at Dolphins Stadium. Bonnie Mandich is survived by her sons Michael, Mark and Nick, grandson Thomas and brother Rick Height. The Mandich family has asked that donations be made to the Dolphins Cancer Challenge in her honor at 347 Don Shula Drive, Miami Gardens, Florida 33056 or visit www.dolphinschallenge.com.

Meeting & Class Calendar The Town of Miami Lakes, homeowners associations, professional and volunteer groups have scheduled meetings and classes during August:

Town of Miami Lakes

Youth Activities T. F. August 3 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Cultural Affairs Com. August 4 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Elderly Affairs Com. August 10 8:30 am M.L. Govt. Center Education Adv. Board August 11 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Town Council Second Budget Workshop August 15 5:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Economic Devel. Com. August 16 5:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Veterans Committee August 18 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Neighborhood Improvement Committee & Lake Quality Awareness August 18 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Public Safety Committee August 23 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center (Note: The Adult, Senior and Youth programs resume week of August 29.) Youth Classes Registration: Monday, August 15, 6 to 8 p.m. Roberto Alonso Center Adult Classes Registration: Tuesday, August 16, 6 to 8 p.m. Alonso & Collins Centers

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Lake Elizabeth Loch Lomond Royal Palm Estates Lake Carol Loch Ness Silvercrest North Silvercrest South Loch Lomond East Lake Cynthia Windmill Gate Loch Andrews Loch Isle Lake Glen Ellen Lake Katharine Villas Serenity Point Royal Oaks Lake Elizabeth Lake Martha Loch Lomond West Villa Vizcaya Anchorage Lake Sandra Fountain Park

August 1 August 2 August 4 August 4 August 8 August 8 August 9 August 10 August 10 August 11 August 15 August 15 August 16 August 16 August 17 August 17 August 22 August 23 August 23 August 24 August 25 August 25 August 29

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M.L. Garden Club Bunco August 3 11:15 am MCCC 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 7:00 pm Beverly Hills Cafe M.L. Lions Club 1st/3rd Tues. 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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Goleman graduate Michael Avendano receives Roland Gomez scholarship

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By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff The father of Barbara Goleman High recent graduate, Michael Avendano, told his son that playing baseball would land him a college scholarship someday. After heeding his father’s advice, Avendano is headed to Barry University to resume his career in the college ranks and conceivably play Major League Baseball. Avendano is the latest Roland Gomez Scholarship award winner from the Miami Lakes Optimist Club who’s going off to college in the fall. He won the award as an 8thgrade student at Miami Lakes K-8 Center, but the winners don’t receive their $1,000 check until they enroll into a college or university. The former Gator infielder played baseball for Goleman and

the Optimist Club’s recreation and travel teams. As a junior at Goleman, Avendano hit .426 with 21 RBI, 29 hits and five doubles, earning him a spot on The Miami Herald’s AllDade Team. The Gators won the district championship and beat Colorado’s Fairview and Broward’s Douglas, the top two teams in the country, to win the Spring Break tournament. As a senior, Avendano batted .394 with 27 RBI, 28 hits, six doubles and one home run, helping the Gators win their third consecutive district championship. He said his dad was his biggest inspiration and taught him everything he knew about the game of baseball. “He showed me the game and I enjoyed playing it with my teammates,” Avendano said. “I like the competition and playing with a team because it’s a team sport. He

said baseball would get me a scholarship.” Avendano was recruited by several colleges including Division 1A Mississippi’s Jackson State University and 2015 NAIA College World Series runner-up St. Thomas University, but he chose to stay home and accepted the offer by Barry University. “The school is great academically and athletically, the baseball program is great,” he said. “The school showed great interest in me and I can achieve my goals academically and athletically. Barry University is a distinguished university.” Avendano, who graduated high school with a 4.4 GPA, said he plans to study nursing in college. He said his dad and coaches, Luis Arrogas at the Optimist Club and Jose Lopez and Dario Martinez at Goleman, helped mold him into the player he is today.

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St. Thomas University names ‘Back-to-School’ Tool Kit available online Miami-Dade County Public istration and vaccination require- schools and diploma options, and Dr. Gloria Pelaez Dean of Schools will open its doors on ments, to school hours, important parents may also use it to find out August 22, 2016 to dates, and school safety. The kit is about important dates, how to School of Arts and Education Monday, approximately 342,000 students to available online at apply for a free phone, a mobile \St. Thomas University has named Dr. Gloria Pelaez as the new dean for the college’s School of Arts and Education, where she will oversee the school’s undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs in education as well as its programs in communication arts. “Dr. Pelaez’s extensive resume, in particular in higher education, makes her ideally suited to lead a school that has seen enormous growth in the past two years through our online offerings,” said Provost and Chief Academic officer, Dr. Irma Becerra. “Her diverse administrative experience and academic training will help us further grow our programs, helping us enhance our long-standing tradition of producing exceptional educators and communications professionals.” Pelaez previously served as director of the Office of Teacher Education Accreditation at the University of Miami and director of the School of Education at Miami-Dade College. She was also a tenured faculty member and TESOL Department chair at Barry University and coordinator of TESOL programs

begin the 2016-2017 school year. In order to help parents and students have a smooth transition back to school, a tool kit has been created with information from reg-

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DR. GLORIA PELAEZ and faculty at Florida Atlantic University, where she developed the first elementary education with ESOL endorsement program in the state of Florida. “From producing alumni that include Miami-Dade County’s Teacher of the Year, to broadcasters working in local and national newsrooms, we are proud of the strength of the program we have offered for more than 50 years,” said STU president Monsignor Franklyn Casale. “I have no doubt that Dr. Pelaez will help us continue and grow this incredible legacy.”

Bob Graham Education Center’s PTSA hosts school uniform sale on August 15 Bob Graham Education Center, located at 15901 N.W. 79 Avenue, may not have multitudes of students roaming the halls as summer break in session, but the school is already gearing up for the upcoming school year with uniform sales. School uniforms are available for purchase, made possible by the PTSA, at the school’s main campus cafeteria on Monday, August

15 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sales are cash only. Among the uniforms available are middle school dri-fit shirts (t-shirts for $12 and polos for $20), regular polos at 3 for $40 or $15 each, and regular tshirts at 5 for $45 or $10 each. Outerwear is also on sale with sweatshirts for $20 each and zipper hoodies at $25 each. For more information contact the school at 305-557-3303.

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M-Dade Schools win inaugural NAF 2015-16 President’s Award Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) recently won the National Academy Foundation’s inaugural 2015-16 President’s Award at the NAF’s national conference in Orlando where 1,500 members of the audience witnessed the crowning achievement of arguably the best school district in the nation. The prize, the highest national award for choice districts, honors M-DCP’s outstanding work in preparing students to be college and career ready upon graduation. The NAF, a national network of education, business and community leaders who work together to ensure high-school students are meticulously prepared for college and their careers, presented the award to Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho. “Miami-Dade County Public Schools is once again being recognized as a leader in student achievement,” said Carvalho.

“NAF career academy programs have provided our students with opportunities to engage with business and industry leaders, giving them priceless experience that will help position them for college and career success.” NAF president JD Hoye noted that a visit to Miami last June, “made it crystal clear that your district is on the forefront of career education and you are truly preparing your students to be the future innovators and leaders of companies across this country and world.” M-DCPS has exemplified significant strategic commitment and investment to NAF academies and student enrollment goals, a strong demonstration to NAF model and outstanding leadership capacity within the network. The award comes with a $5,000 prize for the District’s continued work in career education. The latest national recognition

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St. Thomas boasts 8 varsity Scholar-Teams Eight varsity sports teams at St. Thomas University were named Scholar-Teams by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) for the 2015-16 college academic year. The announcement was made last month during the NAIA summer meeting in Kansas City,

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HML announces required reading list for all students

Mater Academy’s FCCLA students score wins at Leadership conference

Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School’s 2016-2017 summer reading list has titles divided by grade level. All students are required to complete the readings prior to the launch of the new school year. Following the readings students are to complete one of four projects listed on HML’s homepage at www.hmltrojans.org. Freshmen students are required to read Farenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway, Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie, and The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. Sophomores have been assigned The Book Thief by Mark Zusak,Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll, Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse, and Sophie’s World by Jostein Gaarder.

Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) students from Mater Academy recently won two Gold Medals, four Silver Medals and one Bronze Medal during the 2016 FCCLA National Leadership Conference and Competition in San Diego, California. Adrian Cruz and Alejandro Landivar won Gold Medals for Sports Nutrition, and Silver Medals were awarded to Rodolfo Hernandez, Danett Garcia and Dyana Padron for Focus on Children and Jonathan Alicea for Nutrition and Wellness. Gisenia Correa won the Bronze for Focus on Children. The students competed among their peers by attending workshops and leadership sessions and challenged each other in STAR events.

Juniors must read Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain, In Cold Blood by Truman Capote, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton, and Turn of the Screw by Henry James. Seniors must read Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, The Secret Sharer by Joseph Conrad, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, The Wizard of Oz by Shakespeare L. Frankbaum, and Don Quixote Vol. 1 by Miguel de Cervantes. ELL students’ suggested reading list includes Enrique’s Journey by Sonia Nazario, Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi, In The Time of Butterflies by Julia Alvarez, and El Viejo y el Mar by Ernest Hemingway.

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Miami Lakes Education Center introduces new school uniforms By Maria Vasquez Special to The Miami Laker Miami Lakes Educational Center’s administration is implementing new school shirts with hopes to unite all the academies at MLEC. The shirts were designed by WunderThought, a company created by Cambridge and Health Seniors, Sebastian Salas and Erick Rivera. The shirts will be predominantly black with white patches and will have the school’s logo as a patch on the left chest. The school’s logo was designed by Digital Arts students at MLEC. “When I first arrived at MLEC, it struck me that there was no single shirt that all students could wear,” said principal Lourdes Diaz when asked about how the new uniform idea originated.

“Very often, we participate in activities that transcend academies, yet there was no way for us to identify ourselves as one school. So, I took this observation to the EESAC, and we began the process of reviewing and streamlining the uniform policy,” said Diaz. After several months of discussion and presentations to the EESAC, the updated uniform policy includes one black and white “Jaguar” polo that all students can wear, one color polo for each academy, and industry uniforms (e.g., scrubs) where applicable. In addition, Fridays will be designated school spirit days, and students will be allowed to wear any MLEC t-shirt or polo,” added Diaz. Diaz also addressed the rumor

Sabrina Gonzalez’s non-profit raises funds for autistic youth Long before Sabrina Gonzalez won The Miami Herald’s 2016 Sliver Knight in the Vocational Technical category for MiamiDade in May, the former Mater Lakes Academy student was part of the school’s Early Childhood Education program where she grew fond of a special student. Adrian was stricken with autism and a student of Cub Academy, an on-site pre-school that is part of the early childhood curriculum, when Gonzalez met him and his family. She formed a bond with Adrian

and his family, and after he finished pre-school, Sabrina wanted to help his parents and others pay for costs for enrolling them into another school. Gonzalez started a non-profit called Heroes Miami in 2014 for families with children with autism to assist them financially to cover some of the expenses. Gonzalez has raised more than $7,000 through a series of fundraisers and has helped parents afford the special care their sons and daughters need to get them through school.

that administration was planning on adding uniform bottoms and taking away jeans. She states that “no changes were made to the uniform “bottoms.” Some students, however, were not entirely happy with the new outfit changes and they do not think they will bring unity to the school. “You’re going to be divided anyways because in the bottom it says that if you’re in health, you have to wear your scrubs and red shirt only. Since you can’t find those style shirts anywhere like you can find a plain white collared shirt, it will be more expensive for parents,” said Bialma Corona, a freshman in Child Care. Some people also believe that the shirts are an inconvenience to parents who have already spent money on shirts for their child for the following year. Students also expressed unhappiness about how entrepreneurship will be green instead of burgundy. “A few of my friends are coming to this school and they were really excited especially because at this school you are given the freedom to choose between different shirt choices in the strand that you are in as well as wear jeans. We want that freedom to express ourselves,” said Corona.

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Miami-Dade Schools holds annual Synergy event at Jackson Senior High School

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ annual Synergy Summer Institute program was held at Miami Jackson Senior High School during the last weeks of July for all schools in Dade County. Synergy is an academic support program that strives to strengthen MDCPS through resources for school administration and faculty like tailored workshops focused on 21st century learning. “Digital Fluency” is encouraged as a skill for students to thrive in a technology-focused world. Miami Lakes Educational Center principal, Lourdes Diaz, (pictured) points to one of the signs at the event that reads: “Teachers need to integrate technology seamlessly into the curriculum instead of viewing it as an add-on, an afterthought, or an event” by Heidi-Hayes Jacobs.

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Back-to-School notes for Miami Lakes area schools Miami-Dade County's public schools resume on Monday, August 22 to begin the 2016-2017 school year. Parents and students are urged to register early to avoid processing delays. Two proofs of current address are required. Also required is a completion of a "Disclosure of Time of Registration" form, which can be obtained from Attendance Services. For more information visit www.dadeschools.net. First Day of Class: Monday, August 22, 2016. Last Day of School: Thursday, June 8, 2017. Winter Recess: Monday, December 26 - Friday, January 6, 2017. Spring Recess: Monday, April 10 - 14, 2017. Teacher Planning Days (schools are closed): August 18, 19, 30; October 3, 12; November

8, 23; January 23, March 24; and June 9. Holidays: Labor Day (Sept. 5), Veteran's Day (Nov. 11), Thanksgiving (Nov. 24) Dr. Martin Luther King Day (Jan. 16), Presidents Day (Feb. 20), and Memorial Day (May 29). Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and first grade students will attend class from 8:20 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. Second through sixth grade students will attend school from 8:30 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. On Wednesdays, all elementary school students will be dismissed at 1:50 p.m. Parents inquire with their child's school to confirm opening and dismissal times, since various schools have different bell schedules. Hours at middle schools will be 9:10 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. Senior high school hours are from 7:20 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. Various middle schools operate on Senior High school times. Parents that do not know which school their child will attend should look up the boundary designations online at www.dadeschools.net/guidek-12.asp.

Bob Graham Education Center 15901 N.W. 79 Avenue Miami Lakes, FL 33016 Phone: 305-557-3303 Fax: 305-826-5434 K and 1 Primary Learning Center 8875 N.W. 143 St. Miami Lakes, FL 33018 Principal: Yecenia MartinezLopez Assistant principals: Elizabeth Hernandez, James Jackimczuk, Jesus Mesa, Annette Riveron Trust counselor: Jeffrey Gardner Guidance counselors: Sara Najara (PreK-4), Joel Castellanos (5-8) Teachers: 130 Enrollment: App. 1700 Uniforms required. School website: www.bgec.dadeschools.net Student/Parent Orientation: Monday, August 15 in the cafeteria at 8:30 a.m. (PreK-2nd), 9:30 a.m. (3rd - 5th), and 10:30 p.m. (6th - 8th). Palm Springs North Elementary School 17615 NW 82 Avenue Hialeah, FL 33015 Phone: 305-821-4631

Fax: 305-825-0422 Principal: Maribel B. Dotres Assistant principals: Eduardo A. Molliner, Emma Gonzalez Teachers: 67 Enrollment: 1,006 Uniforms required. School website: www.psnelementary.com/ Miami Lakes K-8 Center 14250 N.W. 67 Avenue, Miami Lakes, FL 33014 Phone: 305-822-7757 Fax: 305-557-6595 Principal: Carlos Salcedo Assistant principals: Veronika Sasturrias, Anthony Rhodes, Niurka Martinez Trust counselor: Loretta Garcia Teachers: 82 Enrollment: 1300 Uniforms required. School website: www.mles.dadeschools.net/ Student/Parent Orientation: August 18 and 19. Call school for more details. Joella C. Good Elementary School 6350 N.W. 188 Terrace Miami, FL 33015 Phone: 305-625-2008 Fax: 305-628-0460 Principal: Lizette G. O'Halloran Assistant principal: Mileydis Torrens Teachers: 54 Enrollment: 1000 Uniforms required. School website: www.joella.dadeschools.net/ Student/Parent Orientation: Kindergarten - 1st grade-: Monday, August 8; 2nd-5th: Thursday, August 11; Montessori classes: Friday, August 12. All orientations begin at 9 a.m. Hialeah Gardens Elementary School 9702 N.W. 130 Street Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018 Phone: 305-827-8830 Fax: 305-818-7970 Principal: Rachel Autler Assistant principal: Saimara Costero Guidance counselors: Olga Lopez-Nanney and Jeanette Alfaro Teachers: 109 Enrollment: 2111 Uniforms required. School website: www.hialeahgardens.org Open Campus for students/parents: Saturday, August 20 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Spanish Lake Elementary School 7940 N.W. 194 Street Miami, FL 33015 Phone: 305-816-0300 Fax: 305-861-0301 Early Childhood Center 19200 N.W. 79 Avenue Miami, FL 33015 Principal: Jacqueline AriasGonzalez Assistant principals: Kathy Bustamente, Anita Marti and Viviana LebeĂąa Guidance counselors: Grisell Gajano and Ginette Sanchez Teachers: 111 Enrollment: 1600 Uniforms required. School website: www.sle.dadeschools.net/ Student/Parent Orientation: 1st - 5th grade: August 16 at 9 a.m.; Kindergarten: August 17 at 9 a.m. Miami Lakes Middle School 6425 Miami Lakeway North Miami Lakes, FL 33014 Phone: 305-557-3900 Fax: 305-828-6753 Principal: Dr. Manuel Sanchez III Assistant principals: Nora J. Bueno, Rafael Crespo Trust counselor: Marley Hernandez Guidance counselor: Maria Macias Teachers: 50 Enrollment: 1,100 Uniforms required. School website: www.mlms.dadeschools.net/ Student/Parent Orientation: Saturday, August 13 at 10 a.m. in the auditorium for incoming 6th graders. Country Club Middle School 18305 N.W. 75 Place Miami, FL 33015 Phone: 305-820-8800 Fax: 305-820-8801 Principal: Cynthia Prado Assistant principals: Carol S. Jeffrey, Jacquelyn Villazon Guidance counselor: Jenette Isla Teachers: 72 Uniforms required. Student/Parent Orientation: Wednesday, August 17, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Call school for details.

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Back-to-School notes for Miami Lakes area schools Lawton Chiles Middle School 8190 N.W. 197 Street Miami, FL 33015 Phone: 305-816-9101 Fax: 305-816-9248 Principal: Nelson Izquierdo Assistant principal: Wendy Forteza Guidance counselor: Laura Lotito Teachers: 40 Enrollment: 879 Uniforms required. School website: www.lawtonchilesmiddle.com/ Student/Parent Orientation: Saturday, August 20 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the auditorium Hialeah Gardens Middle School 11690 N.W. 92 Avenue Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018 Phone: 305-817-0017 Fax: 305-817-0018 Principal: Maritza Jimenez Assistant principals: Niurka Davis, Francisco Serio, Evelyn Torres-McHale Trust counselor: Jackie Garcia Guidance counselors: Leticia Figueroa (6th - 7th), Arlene Pineda (7th - 8th) Teachers: 96 Uniforms required. School website: www.hialeahgardensmiddle.org American Senior High School 18350 N.W. 67 Ave Miami, FL 33015 Phone: 305-557-3770 Fax: 305-828-3771 Principal: Francisco Garnica Assistant principals: Jodie Jove, Marieyola Batiste, Alex Gonzalez Guidance counselors: Yixsi Quintana (12th), Yvette Constant (11th), Martha Ruiz (10th), and Rosemarie Scott-Gibbs (9th) Teachers: 107 Uniforms required. School website: www.americanshs.org/ Student Orientations: Freshman - Saturday, August 20, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sophomores - , August 27, 9-10 a.m., Juniors - August 27, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Seniors August 23, 6 to 7 p.m.

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Barbara Goleman Senior High School 14100 N.W. 89 Avenue Miami Lakes, FL 33018 Phone: 305-362-0676 Fax: 305-827-0249 Principal: Joaquin Hernandez Assistant principals: Lizette Hevia, Gisela Rodriguez, Roberto L. Inza CAP advisor: Kelly Zaher Guidance counselors: Elizabeth Pina and Raquel Blanco Teachers: 86 Uniforms required. School website: www.bghs.dadeschools.net/ Freshman Orientation: Wednesday, August 10 at 6:30 p.m. Magnet Freshman Orientation: Thursday, August 11 at 6:30 p.m. Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School 7977 W. 12 Avenue Hialeah, FL 33014 Phone: 305-823-1330 Fax: 305-362-4188 Principal: Eric Acosta Trust counselor: Odalys Acosta CAP advisor: Raquel Cruz Guidance counselors: Randall Jones, Maritza Baez-Valladeperas and Eileen Padro Teachers: 101 Uniforms required. School website: www.hmltrojans.org/ New Student Orientation: Wednesday, August 10 at 6 p.m. Uniforms will be available for purchase at orientation. Miami Lakes Educational Center 5780 N.W. 158 Street Miami Lakes, FL 33014 Phone: (305) 557-1100 Fax: 305-557-7391 Principal: Lourdes Diaz High School Vice Principal: Beatriz Sears Assistant principals: Tammy Thomas and Michael Tandlich Adult Vocational vice principal: Beverly Carter-Remy Assistant principals: Juan Gonzalez, Ana Varona, Scott

Parker and Cassandra Green Trust counselor: Lily Montpellier High school guidance counselors: Claribel Feria, Javier Lasaga, Joy Davis Adult vocational guidance counselors: Jackie Benjamin, Jennifer Lanzetta, Danielle Taylor, and Greg White Uniforms required. New uniforms for this school year. School website: www.mlecshs.com Hialeah Gardens Senior High 11700 Hialeah Gardens Blvd. Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018 Phone: 305-698-5000 Fax: 305-698-5001 Principal: Louis Algaze Assistant principals: Andy Granados, Lesa Slocum, Lee Krueger, Edith Cimino Trust counselor: Thomas Binder Guidance counselors: Clark Leander, Maria Muñoz, Yvette Pino, Maria Mira CAP advisor: Michelle Abesada Teachers: 118 Enrollment: 2900 Uniforms required. School website: www.hghsgladiators.com/ Freshman Orientation: Tuesday, August 16 at 6 p.m in the auditorium Monsignor Edward Pace High School 15600 N.W. 32 Avenue Miami Gardens, FL 33054 Phone: 305-623-7223 Fax: 305-521-0188 Principal: Ana Garcia President: Fr. Paul Vuturo Dean of Academics: Rebeca Bautista Director of Guidance and Counseling: Carla Giberson

Guidance counselors: Melanie Otero and Ramon Rodriguez Dean of Students: Samuel Lilly, Valarie Lloyd, Anthony Walker Teachers: 55 Uniforms required. School website: www.pacehs.com Orientation: Spartan Experience for freshmen, transfer students, Monday, August 19, 8 a.m. Dade Christian School 6601 N.W. 167 Street Miami, FL 33015 Phone: 305-822-7690 Fax: 305-826-4072 Principal of Schools: Douglas Flores Uniforms required. School website: www.dadechristian.org/ New Family Orientation: Get Acquainted Day on Friday, August 12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic School PK3 through 8th 8445 N.W. 186 Street Hialeah, FL 33015 Phone: 305-829-3988 Fax: 305-829-3019 Principal: Ana Casariego

Teachers: 15 Enrollment: 200 Uniforms required. Accepts VPK, School Readiness Program, and Step Up for Students Scholarship. School website: www.moorsch.org Student/Parent Orientation date: Thursday, September 1, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Call school for details. Our Lady of the Lakes Pre-K through 8th 6600 Miami Lakeway North Miami Lakes FL 33014 Phone: 305-362-5315 Fax: 305-558-2631 Principal: Ricardo Briz Assistant principal: Barbara Picazo Teachers: 35 Uniforms required. School website: www.ollnet.com/School Parent Orientation: Friday, August 19, 9 a.m. to noon.

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Miami Lakes Area Houses of Worship Elevate Church 6250 Miami Lakes Dr. East Telephone: 305-823-3888 Sunday Worship.........9:30, 11 & 12:30 Friday Youth Nights.....................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 Worship.................................10:00 AM (Children’s Church) Servicio en Espanol...............11:30 AM

The Church of the Epiphany 15650 Miami Lakeway North Telephone: 305-558-3961 www.episcopalmiamilakes.com Sunday Eucharist...................10:30 AM Children’s Sunday School.....10:15 AM Adult Bible Study.......................11 AM Misa en Espanol......................9:00 AM Escuela Dominical................12:15 PM

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 8201 N.W. 186 Street Telephone: 305-829-0049 Spanish service.............................9 AM English service.......................12:30 PM Tuesday (Spanish).........................7 PM Wednesday (English)....................7 PM

Palm Vista Community Church Meeting at Miami Lakes Middle 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

Iglesia Cristiana Reformada Vida Nueve 5941 N.W. 176 St., Bldg. #5 Telephone: 305-244-9425 www.icrvidanueve.com

Hialeah Church of Christ 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

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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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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M.L. United Methodist Church 14800 N.W. 67 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-7274 www.miamilakesumc.net Traditional Worship Service.10:00 AM Contemporary Service..........11:30 AM (Child care and children’s/youth Sunday School during both services.)

New Testament Baptist Church The Gathering Place 6601 N.W. 167 Street Telephone: 305-558-4930 Sunday Service..........................11 AM Bible Study ............................9:45 AM Wednesday Bible Study...........7:00 PM Wednesday Youth Group.........7:00 PM

Orthodox Cathedral of Christ The Saviour 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 5700 W. 12 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-3232 Worship Service...................10:45 AM

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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Excellent Intercoastal, canal and ocean views. Owners hardly ever lived in, very well maintained. Perfect location in secured three islands, only 5 minutes to beach. Building has lot of amenities, gym, 2 24-hour guarded lobbies, tennis court, waterfront heated pool, sauna, billard room and more. $205,000. A2208641

1 bedroom, 1 bath condo unit at Antigua at Country Club of Miami. Second floor entry. Includes dishwasher, dryer, electric water heater, electric range, refrigerator and washer. Maintenance includes all amenities, basketball courts, clubhouse, clubroom, pool and tennis. $130,000. A10100326.

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For Sale. The Moors completely remolded villa, 2/2, amazing kitchen, porcelain tile floors, the patio is being up to code, 2-parking spaces in front, plenty of guest parking, 24-hr. gated security, full clubhouse amenities, olympic size pool, exercise classes, kiddie pool and playground. A family community. New roof being replaced in 2016. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.

Warehouse for rent. Great location, almost 1,500 sq. ft., concrete floor, A/C, electric, garage door, front office, private entrance. Great for medical suites, computer tech, office supplies, printing company. No working on cars or mechanical equipment. 3 parking spaces. Space on side to store jet skies, boat, trailers, aside from the rental of $1,500 per month.Call Debbie 305-7885008.

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Garden Home For Sale. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, dining room, full kitchen appliances, big fenced in back yard. Ready in middle of August. Park in front. 24 hour gated security and roving security. No association approval. Text for appointment. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.

Cute little single family home at an affordable price. Tiled floors, full kitchen, dining room. Roof only few years new. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1-car garage. Has a closet can be a 3rd bedroom. 24 hr. security. Club house, Olympic size pool and child play area. Walk to school, school bus pick up inside. Close to I-75 and Dade and Broward. Built in 1987 on an oversize lot. Taxes $1,601. Call

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PSN lake and large salt water pool home. Jetski, waterski, or just fish and relax, perfect for BBQ and watching 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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