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The original northwest Miami-Dade community newspaper for the Town of Miami Lakes & surrounding areas Vol. 41 No 22

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MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Annual Festival of Lights Nov. 28 on Main Street The Graham Companies and the Main Street Merchants will host the official kickoff for the 2015 Holiday season at the 31st annual Main Street Festival of Lights in downtown Miami Lakes

from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, November 28. The event will take place along two blocks of Main Street from Ludlam Road to Bull Run Road. There will be entertainment for the

Miami Lakes Kiwanis Club’s Key Club food drive a success

whole family throughout the night including the Lighting of Main Street, a live DJ, photo booth, and performances by students from local schools, plus lots of free activities for everyone to enjoy. The Lighting Ceremony will take place at the Main Stage at 7 p.m. Supporting sponsors for the event include Publix Super Markets, The Miami Herald, and Miami’s MY93.9, More Music, More Variety.

The Holiday magic continues throughout the night along Main Street which is transformed into a winter wonderland. Take pictures with Santa and help the Miami Lakes Boy Scouts raised funds for their troop. The Festival of Lights has been a family favorite tradition for over three decades among Miami Lakes residents and neighboring communities who have gathered together to bring in the Holidays. Main Street, the ultimate shop-

ping, dining, and entertainment destination has lured generations of distinguished locals and travelers to its idyllic setting. Residents are encouraged to bring their family and friends before the festival begins to enjoy Small Business Saturday, a great way to support the Main Street businesses. For more information on Main Street, visit mainstreetmiamilakes.com.

Miami Lakes kids now have their own ‘Spot’ at new Youth Center Town of Miami Lakes is inviting the community to join officials and staff for the grand opening of the new Youth Center at Park East, also known as “The Spot, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 21. The grand opening event will be complete with an afternoon of

amusements, music, food, giveaways and fun for the whole family. The Youth Center, located at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive, is a 4,000 square-foot facility with multipurpose activities rooms, a classroom area for after school educational programs and tutoring, and an outdoor patio area with

a half basketball court and a new state-of-the-art playground. For more information on “The Spot,” visit www.miamilakesfl.gov/thespot, or contact Programs Specialist Jeremy Bajdaun at bajdaunj@miamilakes-fl.gov.

HUNDREDS of local Key Club members participated in huge food drive to feed the homeless. (See story on Page 3) (Photo by Lew Mausow.)

Miami Lakes salutes veterans with parade and patriotic event

AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL JROTC Cadets perform a flag folding ceremony during the official Miami Lakes Veterans Day commemorations at Town Hall.(See story, photos on Page 10.)

A Look Inside:

MIAMI LAKES’ new Youth Center, “The Spot,” will be officially dedicated during a Grand Opening ceremony from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 21.

n December 1 is deadline for entries in the Main Street Banner Art contest....................3

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

n In Memoriam: Miami Lakes pioneer planner and executive R. Floyd Luckey Jr...................9

n American Senior High hosts JROTC Raider competition for 300 participants...................21

n Miami Lakes Garden Club hosts Town’s Operations Chief Tony Lopez on November 23...4

n West of Cannes Film Festival opens November 18-22 at the Main Street Playhouse..............8

n Miami Lakes Educational Center names Erica Evans DeSimone Teacher of Year......20

n Community Calendar, 13, School, sports and church news, 16-25, Classified ads.........25-27

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Key Club members from seven Dec. 1 deadline for Main St. banner art entries The Graham Companies in be in their school, community, or judging on or before December 11. local high schools join in large partnership with the Main Street beyond. Winners will be notified by mail Merchants is inviting Miami The contest is open to all chil- the week of January 18, 2016, and food drive to feed the homeless Lakes children, as well as students dren who live in Miami Lakes, or will be printed in the February 5, Hundreds of South Florida teens, representing seven local Key Clubs sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Miami Lakes, gathered at Miami Lakes Town Hall on Saturday, November 7, in the culmination of a weeks-long food drive to feed the homeless. The teens – from Key Clubs at Miami Lakes Educational Center, Barbara Goleman High, Hialeah Miami Lakes High, American High, Mater Lakes Academy, Jose Marti Mast Academy, and Hialeah Gardens High – brought thousands of cans of food and bottled water to the gathering. Joining the teens for the event were Miami Lakes Mayor Michael Pizzi, and Councilmembers Manny Cid, Frank Mingo, Tony Lama and Ceasar Mestre. In recognition of the teens’ efforts, which were part of Key Club International’s Key Club Week worldwide, Pizzi presented a proclamation declaring the day as Key Club Day in Miami Lakes. “What you Key Club members have done here today is absolutely amazing,” said Pizzi in presenting an official proclamation which urged the people of Miami Lakes

to ‘recognize the meaningful work done by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Miami Lakes and their seven tireless Key Clubs who are constantly giving of themselves to make our community a better place.’ “This was an outstanding event,” said Tom Freiwald, former Kiwanis Lieutenant Governor. “The Key Club members and their advisors did a fantastic job which will enable us to distribute food to the homeless of the area, which is particularly important around the holiday time.” For more information about the Kiwanis Club of Greater Miami Lakes or to join in one of their community service projects, contact Allen Albrecht at 786-2083177, Tom Freiwald at 305-5823280 or Diana Fernandez at 305586-8736

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from area schools, to participate in the 3rd Annual Main Street Banner art contest where up to 26 winners’ artwork will be showcased along Main Street’s light pole banners. This year’s theme is “I Can Make A Difference.” Artwork should interpret how one person can make a difference whether it

attend a Miami Lakes public school (Miami Lakes K-8 Center, Bob Graham Education Center, Miami Lakes Middle School, Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School, Barbara Goleman Senior High School, Miami Lakes Educational Center), or any Miami Lakes private school. Artwork must be submitted for

2016 edition of The Miami Laker. Artwork will be printed on banners which will be hung along Main Street and on display through May 2016. An entry form and flyer for the Main Street Banner art contest can be found outline at www.miamilakes.com under the news tab.

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Miami Lakes Garden Club hosts Town’s Operations Chief Tony Lopez on Nov. 23 Tony Lopez, CPRE, chief of Operations for the Town of Miami Lakes, will be the guest speaker at the November 23 meeting of the Miami Lakes Garden Club at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. Lopez will provide an update on the Town’s Beautification Master Plan, Greenways and Trails Master Plan, and provide updates on the Town’s parks, tree canopy and upcoming capital projects. The general public is welcome to attend. A Miami native, Lopez began his career in 2003 working at the South Miami YMCA, and in 2004, became Miami Lakes’ first recreation employee. Since then, he held several positions of progressive responsibility in over 10 years with the Town including seven years as Director of Parks, Recreation/Community and Leisure Services. He is the recipient of national, state and local wards recognizing his innovation in the parks and recreation field, and in 2007, he received the Robert W. Crawford National Recreation & Parks Association’s Young Professional Award. He is one of a handful of Park Directors in the nation to have achieved the prestigious Certified Parks & Recreation Executive (CPRE) designation. In 2014, Lopez accepted an opportunity to work for the Mayor of the City of Jacksonville, the largest urban park system in the country, as their director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services. In June 2015, Lopez returned to Miami Lakes as chief of Operations to handle the oversight and implementation of all Town operational initiatives along with

TONY LOPEZ overseeing the Community Services and Public Works departments. Under his leadership, Miami Lakes has been nationally recognized for its unparalleled parks system consisting of more than 100 pocket parks and green spaces, two 20-plus acre active/athletic parks, 70 miles of rights-of-ways and medians, urban tree canopy of 17,000 trees, three community centers, 10 volunteer committees that provide more than 50 special events per year, and several communitybased organizations/recreation programs. During his tenure as director, Miami Lakes became a two-time All-American City finalist, seventime Playful City USA recipient, seven-time Tree City USA winner, and claimed one of the 100 best Communities for Youth People in the United States. He has served as adjunct professor at St. Thomas University and at Florida International University. He currently serves as chairman of the Alumni Committee at St. Thomas University.

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‘Graham Herd’ participates in Miami’s Alzheimer’s Walk to honor the late ‘B’ Graham

THE “GRAHAM HERD” participated in the Miami Walk to End Alzheimer’s on November 7 where they collectively raised over $5,800 for Alzheimer’s research, care and support. Led by team captain Andrea Graham Rechichi, the Herd continues to support the Alzheimer’s Association in memory of “B” Graham (Andrea’s father). Pictured (top, from left) Lindsay Selmer, Ellen Selmer, Carol Wyllie, Philip Wyllie, Mike Martinez, Stu Wyllie, Katie Martinez, Lee Gordon, Elissa Chakoff, Danny Martinez, Joanie Graham and Beth Martinez; (bottom, from left) Julie Henriquez, Dom Rechichi, Armanda Pivacco, Luis Martinez, Cynthia Gordon, William Rechichi, Laura Wyllie and Andrea Graham Rechichi.

Miami Lakes citizen committees seek business sponsors for special events Town of Miami Lakes and its committees organize over 100 events each year and offer several sponsorship opportunities with varying levels of monetary and inkind donations. Each committee is tasked with a unique mission designed to educate and entertain residents of all ages. The varying levels of sponsorship include recognition in print and media distribution, recognition during the event, and

promotional booth space at the larger events. The Graham Companies, Palmetto General Hospital, Leon Medical Centers, and Miami Lakes AutoMall are among the town’s top community event sponsors. Local businesses are encouraged to view the potential ways to collaborate with the town by visiting www.miamilakes-fl.gov/sponsor.

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#TeamShulas wins Athletic Club’s dodgeball tourney Shula’s Athletic Club did its part to raise awareness and funds for Breast Cancer support by carrying out a month-long raffle to win autographed Miami Dolphin’s memorabilia and a special charity training package, personal training promotion, a Spin-A-Thon as well as a Dodgeball Tournament during October. Through these events, Shula’s was able to raise over $1,300 for the Women’s Breast Health & Heart Initiative. The selected charity, headquartered in Miami Lakes, is on a mission to save lives by connecting atrisk women with the prevention and early detection necessary to fight breast cancer and heart disease. The events culminated on October 24 when eight teams from Hotel Indigo, The Graham

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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Time to create online account to register for Town’s varied Spring recreation programs ANDREA IVORY (far left), executive director of the Women’s Breast Health & Heart Initiative, poses with the winning dodgeball team, #TeamShulas. In the end, it came down to two Companies, Shula’s Athletic Club, Women’s Breast Health & Heart teams battling for the champiInitiative, as well as individual onship, #TeamShulas vs. Pink members from the Athletic Club Headbands, but #TeamShulas was and the Thrive training, which had victorious. Shula’s Athletic Club expressed two teams composed of coaches and trainees, all competing in a its appreciation to all the individudodgeball tournament for the ulti- als who participated and vowed to raise the bar next year. mate trophy.

Recreation programs offered by the Town of Miami Lakes have proven to be very popular with the community and for anyone interested in participating in the spring lineup of programs, now is a great time to create an online registration account. Visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/ recprograms to view and register for more than 40 programs offered by the Town for all ages and skill levels. Online registration for spring classes will take place via the

online registration system on December 1 at 6 p.m. including Start Smart, Archery (youth and adult), and Hook A Kid On Golf. Programs are scheduled to start on the following dates: Start Smart, January 6 Youth Archery and Adult Archery, January 5 Hook A Kid On Golf, January 13. For help with creating an account, contact Mayra Duarte at duartem@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305-556-0771.

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MIAMI LAKES’ Start Smart program for young children begins again on January 6. Registration opens on December 1. 1st Priority Home Health Care Ad-Short.indd 1

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New schedule for senior field trips announced by Town Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee have set a schedule of free field trips for residents, 55 years and above, for a variety of fun and cultural activities. The trips include: December 1, 10 a.m. – Aventura Mall; January 7, 10 a.m. – Hialeah Park Racing & Casino; February 4, 10 a.m. – Zoo Miami; March 3, 10 a.m. – Morikami Japanese Garden; April 7, 10 a.m. – Perez Art Museum; May to September, time TBA – Marlins baseball field trips. Transportation will be provided and depart from Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. Field trips ;locations and times are subject to change. Space is limited and reservations open 7 days prior to each field trip date. To reserve bus seating, contact Special Events and Committees coordinator Clarisell De Cardenas at decardenasc@miamilakesfl.gov, or 305-364-6100.

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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Town plans 15th Anniversary celebration on December 5 at Miami Lakes Park West The Miami Lakes community is invited to join elected officials as they celebrate the 15th year Anniversary of the Town of Miami Lakes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, at Miami Lakes Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The fun-filled event for the whole family will feature live entertainment, food trucks, carnival rides, a petting zoo, skating rink and more. Councilmember Frank Mingo is teaming up with the town’s Youth Activities Task Force to ensure a happy holiday season for children in need. The event, activities, and rides are free, but event organizers are encouraging residents to bring unwrapped toys to be donated to His House Children’s Home.

The event is sponsored in part of The Graham Companies, GreenSource Landscape & Sports Turf, Gestido Construction, LLC, SFM, Baptist Health, and Miami Lakes Auto Mall. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Residents can help the town commemorate its 15 years by sharing their favorite pictures and most memorable moment in Miami Lakes. Be sure to tag on Facebook Twitter and Instagram using the official event hashtag: #15yearsofgrowingbeautifully. For more information on the event or sponsorship opportunities, contact Special Events and Committees coordinator Clarisell De Cardenas at decardenasc@ miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305-3646100.

Adult painting students will exhibit in ‘Deck the Halls’ The Town of Miami Lakes, together with its Adult Painting Class students, are inviting the community to the “Deck the Halls” Art Exhibition and reception at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2, at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. Dozens of beautiful holiday artworks created by the students will be on display throughout the holiday season. For more information on the event or other recreational pro-

On November 10, Brown Mackie College Miami donated 18 boxes of nonperishables for the Miami Lakes Veterans Committee’s care package collection which allowed the committee to complete its mission to send packages overseas to troops in time for the holiday season. “Special thanks to Brown Mackie College for thinking of our men and women in the armed forces by preparing and sending these care packages. “I’m certain when they receive these packages, they will be glad to know that they have so much support and love back home,” said Mayor Michael Pizzi. The Veterans Committee also thanked Esther Colon, adjunct professor at Brown Mackie College Miami, as well as the faculty, staff, an alumni who assisted in making the care package collection drive a success.

BROWN MACKIE COLLEGE MIAMI presents boxes of nonperishables to Miami Lakes Veterans Committee’s care package collection. Pictured (from left) Veterans Committee member George Deming, Army veteran Kajir Harriott, adjunct professor and drive organizer Esther Colon, Mayor Michael Pizzi, Army veteran Laura Postell and Army veteran Mark Raful.

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:

grams offered by the Town, contact Kristina Labossiere at 305698-9308, or email at labossierek@miamilakes-fl.gov.

Movies in the Park series resumes on Friday, Nov. 20 For the eighth straight year, Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force will present the “Movies in the Park” series, a free event that is held at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The series kicks off on Friday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. and will continue on two Friday evenings each month through January. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, and picnic baskets for a family-friendly evening of moving watching under the stars. The movie schedule: Friday, November 20 – “Tomorrowland.” Friday, December 4 – “Elf.” Friday, December 18 – “Polar Express.” Friday, January 8 – “ Max.” Friday, January 22 - “Minions.” For more information about the Youth Activities Task Force and its events, or for sponsorship

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Public Safety Committee Meeting Wednesday, November 18, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Veterans Committee Meeting Thursday, November 19, 6:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Neighborhood Improvement Committee Meeting Thursday, November 19, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Town Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 1, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Youth Activities Task Force Meeting Wednesday, December 2, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Thursday, December 3, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. In accordance with the provisions of F. S. Section 286.0105, should any person seek to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation to participate in the proceedings should call Town Hall at (305) 364-6100, no later than (2) days prior to the proceeding for assistance. Please be advised that two or more Councilmembers may be in attendance at the above events/meetings.

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West of Cannes Film Festival opens Nov. 18-22 on Main St. By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff The first annual West of Cannes Film Festival (WOCFF) is a short film festival for South Florida filmmakers by South Florida filmmakers. The event will be open to the public and is scheduled for

November 18 - 22 at The Main Street Playhouse, 6766 Main Street, in Miami Lakes. To purchase tickets, visit www.westofcannes.com/tickets. Independent filmmakers from Southeast Florida counties have had the opportunity to submit their

short films to be judged and potentially selected as one of five winners. The submission categories are for narrative, documentary, and experimental short films and winners will be named for Overall Grand Jury Winner, Overall Audience Award, Narrative

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In Memoriam:

M. Lakes pioneer R. Floyd Luckey Jr. An integral member of The Sengra Corporation’s (forerunner to The Graham Companies) management team in the early development of the New Town of Miami Lakes, R. Floyd Luckey Jr. passed away on November 5 after a long illness at his home in Lancaster, New Hampshire. Luckey was a 1948 graduate of LaBelle High School in LaBelle, Florida. He attended the University of Florida graduating in 1951 with high honors and a degree in Agricultural Education. In 1953, he earned a Master’s degree in Agriculture Economics and Cooperative Dairy Marketing. He served in the U.S. Navy attaining the rank of commanding officer. He served aboard the USS Wisconsin and the submarine USS Burrfish, and was honorably discharged after 3 years and 4 months of distinguished service. After leaving the Navy, he served for 5 years as manager of the Independent Dairy Farm Cooperative in South Florida and worked closely with the dairy farmers enabling the cooperative to become a thriving business. His hard work and dedication to the project did not go unnoticed. As William A. Graham, and his brother Bob (now retired U.S. Senator), began their development of what was previously their dairy farm, they brought Luckey to their team to develop the 3000 acres of what was known as the New Town of Miami Lakes and what has now become the vibrant and beautiful Town of Miami Lakes. Luckey worked closely with renowned landscape architect and town planner Lester Collins in creating compatible adjoining land uses, zoning codes approved by then Dade County, and innovative residential and commercial building designs that lured many new residents and businesses to the fledgling community. Dedicating 15 years to the Miami Lakes projects, Luckey then retired and relocated to Bonita Springs, Florida, where for the next 30 years, he was active in the southwest Florida areas of real estate and condominium development. Luckey was instrumental in the creation of Black Island and the quaint taste of simple vacation life at Bonita Beach Plantation Resort (a/k/a “Crackerville”). Ultimately, Black Island and Lovers Key were combined to be the Lovers Key Carl E. Johnson State Park. Luckey, and his wife Barbara, operated the Bonita Beach Plantation Resort for 15 years. In 2005, they retired to New Hampshire, and after 35 years of marriage, she passed in 2013.

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Annual Holiday Storytelling event set for December 6 at Main St. Playhouse Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee is presenting the 15th annual Holiday Storytelling at Main Street Playhouse, 6766 Main Street, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 6. All attendees will receive books donated at Janet Marti, director at Inspired 2 Think, and a member of the Town’s Education

Advisory Board. Miami Lakes residents with children under the age of 5 will have an opportunity to register for the free Imagination Library Program. To learn more about the Imagination Library Program, contact Jackie Calzadilla at calzadillaj@miamilakes-fl.gov.

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FLOYD LUCKEY (left) is pictured with the late William A. Graham and former U.S. Senator Bob Graham, at the site of an early Miami Lakes Arts and Crafts Festival at the former Barn recreation center, now the site of New Barn Apartments.

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Miami Lakes salute to veterans draws more than 1400 participants Miami Lakes Veterans Committee, with cooperation from other town committees including Youth Activities Task Force, Cultural Affairs and Public Safety, have labeled the 36th annual Miami Lakes Veterans Day Parade as the best in history. According to parade officials, a total of 1402 individuals participated including 63 groups. The Grand Marshall was Gary E. Cardenas, Commander of American Legion Post 144-Miami Lakes. In addition to Post 144,

other veteran’s organizations included the American Legion Department of Florida, the Military Vehicle Preservation Association, and many individual veterans. A crowd favorite was the helicopter fly-over by the U.S. Coast Guard. Elected officials participating in the parade included MiamiDade County District 13 Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., and town officials including Mayor Michael Pizzi, Vice Mayor Tim

MIAMI LAKES AREA RESIDENTS who have served in the Armed Forces participated in the town’s annual Veterans Da Parade on November 8.

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Daubert, and Councilmembers Tony Lama, Ceasar Mestre, Nelson Hernandez, Frank Mingo and Manny Cid. Participating organizations included the Miami Lakes Police Honor Guard, Miami-Dade Police Department’s Honor Guard, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, various Boy and Girl Scouts troops, American High, Barbara Goleman High, Bob Graham Education Center, Hialeah Gardens Middle School, Hialeah Miami Lakes Highl, Miami Coral Park High, Miami Jackson Highl, Miami Lakes K8 Center, Miami Lakes Middle School, Rainbow Park Elementary, Miss Hispanidad USA, Yesteryear Classic Cars of Miami, Zonta Club of Miami Lakes, Miami Lakes Garden Club, Optimist Club of Miami Lakes, and Don Danilo’s Equestrian Group. The official Veteran’s Ceremony following the parade at Town Hall included an Invocation by Ismo Guzman, Chaplain of American Legion Post 144-Miami Lakes, the National Anthem performed by Mercedes Ferreira Dias, remarks by Lt. Colonel Michael Coote of the U.S. Army and U.S. Southern Command, and the Flag Folding Ceremony performed by American Senior High School JROTC with Stanley J. Brown, LTC, USA (Retired), Senior Army instructor. The parade’s volunteer committee included Veterans Committee members Alejando Sanchez, Angel Vazquez, Juan Carlos Talavera and Carlos Piedrahita; Cultural Affairs Committee members Dorothy Cook, Felicia Salazar and Charles James; Lynn Ancel Matos, chair of Youth Activities Task Force, and Omar Gonzalez, member of the Public Safety Committee. Event sponsors included The Graham Companies, Miami Lakes AutoMall, and Andy’s Police Supply.

GUESTS OF HONOR at Miami Lakes’ annual Veterans Day parade were (from left) Vice Mayor Tim Daubert; Lt. Colonel Michael Coote of the U.S. Army and U.S. Southern Command; Mayor Michael Pizzi; Grand Marshall Gary Cardenas, Commander of American Legion Post 144-Miami Lakes; and Councilmembers Nelson Hernandez and Ceasar Mestre.

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Spa at Shula’s offers environmentally friendly Eminence By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff The Spa at Shula’s celebrated its 10th anniversary earlier this year and in addition to its Aveda product line, the Spa is now offering the completely organic and handmade skin care line from Hungary – Eminence. Linda Higgs, Spa director, personally tests the products the Spa offers to customers to be certain of the quality of the product. With the Eminence line, Higgs is overjoyed. “We are really all about natural skin care, so when we wanted to expand, my love for Eminence fit nicely with our Aveda products since both are natural and environmentally conscious lines,” said Higgs. With 95 percent active ingredients, the Eminence skin care line is sure to satisfy. Among the prod-

ucts on the shelf are focuses on anti-aging, hyper pigmentation, sunscreen, eye creams, serums, exfoliating peels, and acne-prone skin. Nearly all the products retail under $60 for full-sized containers whose ingredients are very concentrated and derived from fruits and plants for coloration and fragrances. The Eminence products contain no preservatives, no by-products, no fillers and no parabens. The organic nature of the products begin in the farming. Ingredients are first grown in organic and biodynamic farming methods that do not use petroleum, harsh pesticides or fertilizers. “Our staff has come alive from this launch,” said Higgs. “The estheticians are really enjoying working with the products and seeing the skin transformations on our customers.”

The natural approach does not end in the product itself as the Eminence brand also plants a tree for every product purchased. So far the Spa at Shula’s alone is responsible for the planting of 573 trees. Additionally, a portion of each purchase goes toward the program Eminence Kids, which delivers nutritious and organic meals to children in hospitals. With the holiday season fast approaching, the Spa at Shula’s will be offering their “Pure Karma” promotion where for every $100 gift certificate purchased, a $10 gift certificate is given. To make an appointment with the Spa at Shula’s, call 305-8208141. For more information on services and the latest promotions visit www.spashula.com. LINDA HIGGS, director of the Spa at Shula’s, is pictured with the new extensive skin care line – Eminence.

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AP sportswriter Tim Reynolds visits M. L. Chamber’s October luncheon By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff Associated Press sports writer Tim Reynolds knows all about teamwork. Covering the Miami Heat for more than a decade, Reynolds has a bird’s eye view of how teamwork has become the recipe for success, as the Heat won three NBA World Championships and made four consecutive trips to the NBA Finals. “Teamwork means competition which is never a bad thing if you go about it the right way,” Reynolds said during a recent Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon where he was the guest speaker. Reynolds, a Miami Lakes resident, said that “same teamwork” in sports can also be used for businesses, as he offered a road map for companies seeking a successful journey, but they first must huddle and form a game plan to win out against the tough competition. “It’s parallel to sports as long as you have a group of people striving for a common goal,” he said. “Whether it’s sports or the real world, it’s the way of winning that produces the best results.” The New York native said following Miami’s NBA Finals victory over the Oklahoma Thunder in 2012, the Heat was recognized as one of the best teams in NBA history. “I have seen a huge change in that team,” he said. “It’s parallel to companies with good teamwork.” As the game of basketball has evolved over the years, Reynolds said Heat President and former

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head coach Pat Riley stuck with the same game plan. He said Riley uses a businesslike approach to build his team and make them winners, targeting the best players on the market during free agency. “He has won an NBA Championship as a player, as a coach and as an NBA executive,” Reynolds said. “As the game changed and the times changed, Pat remained the same on his approach to the game for over 20 years he has been in Miami. He is someone who guys look up to, and players who have an opportunity to be around him take advantage of it. For the most part, they want to be around winners.” Reynolds added: “Pat is the example of a successful business marriage when it is done the right way.”

Reynolds joined The Associated Press in 2002, and besides covering the Heat, he is the beat writer for the Miami Hurricanes football team, covered the Super Bowl, the World Series and the Stanley Cup Finals. During his spare time, Reynolds is living out his basketball dream, playing for an adult league in the gym at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School. His team, the Miami Lakes, won the championship this past Summer. Miami Lakes Councilmember Manny Cid was one of his teammates. “I have the trophy sitting in my house,” Reynolds quipped. “We were fortunate enough to win for us old guys who still feel like we can play. We have some fun.” Said Cid: “He is a good basketball player.”

Straightforward Tips For Small Businesses By Michael Huffaker, Franchise Owner Express Employment Professionals How to Get Back on Track When Goal Setting Goes Wrong Finding success in life isn’t about hitting every goal you set. Any entrepreneur can tell you that failure is just another step in the journey to success. What’s important is how you react to those failures. First realize that you’ve not alone. A survey reported in Inc. magazine revealed that 77 percent of small business owners have yet to reach their vision for their companies. Don’t waste valuable time beating yourself up over missed goals. According to a report by Psychology Today, this will lower your energy and feelings of self-worth, making it harder to get back on track. To move forward, it’s important to analyze whether poor goal setting is what tripped you up. This is all too common, and according to The Globe and Mail Career Lab series, you’re more likely to succeed if you set SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results Driven, Timely) goals. Drill Down According to an article by Dr. Heidi Grant Halvorson, thousands of studies have shown the importance of narrowing your goals to specific, concrete targets. So, rather than setting a broad goal, like “achieving better success at work,” set specific benchmarks that are measurable, such as reaching a certain position, or making a target salary or commission. To support this long-range goal, assign yourself medium-term steps, which you’ll need to accomplish to reach your target. Get feedback from your boss or mentor on what you’ll need to achieve to meet this goal, and which stumbling blocks you may have to overcome. Keep It Real If the only way to make your goal is to work a 70-hour week for the next year, you are likely going to burn out. Inc. magazine notes that

while a challenge is important, if you set goals that are too challenging, you will wind up exhausted and unable to maintain the personal relationships in your life. Fatigue and burnout often lead to mistakes that limit your abilities to achieve your goals. Check Your Time Once you have your goals in place, it’s essential to align time management with your future plan, according to an article in the Harvard Business Review. This will help you determine whether the way you spend your time now is going to allow you to reach your future goals. Look for things that bog you down, distract you or steal time from your objectives. The idea is to find any areas of misalignment, and then adjust your workflow or the goal, as needed. Don’t Go It Alone It’s easier to meet any goal when you have sound advice and guidance from others. In fact, an article by life coach Lesley Knowles notes that accepting help and support from others is essential to success. Friends and family can be your greatest cheerleaders and offer helpful encouragement. On the business side, your best bet is to find a mentor who is knowledgeable in your field. A good mentor can help you stay focused on your goals, suggest new strategies you may not have considered, and hold you accountable if you become distracted from your plan. Better goal setting can make a real difference in your ability to overcome roadblocks on your path to success. Before you set your next round of goals, make sure you take a moment to enjoy your success. Celebrate with those who supported your journey. Then, consider which goal setting elements helped you get where you are, and use them to set your vision for the future.

MIAMI LAKES CHAMBER president Magaly Rubio presents a Certificate of Appreciation to luncheon speaker Tim Reynolds, sports writer for the Associated Press.

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

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Public Safety Committee November 18 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Veterans Committee November 19 6:0 pm M.L. Govt. Center Neighborhood Improvement Committee November 19 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Town Council Meeting December 1 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Youth Activities T. F. December 2 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Cultural Affairs Com. December 3 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center (The following classes are free and open to the public) Tai Chi M/T/W/Th 9:00 am MCCC Yoga (for adults) M/W 7:30 am MCCC Yoga (for adults - Fee) T/Th 7:30 am MCCC 1:35 pm MCCC Knitting/Crocheting Tu/Th Sewing (Seniors) T/Th 2:00 pm MCCC Computers (English) T/Th 9:15/11:30 am MCCC Computers (Spanish) M/W 9:15/11:30 am MCCC Painting I & II Fri. 9 am/12:30 pm MCCC Painting III Wed. 9 am RACC Spanish for Adults M/T/W/T 6:00 pm MCCC Dominoes M/T/W/Th/Fri 6:30 pm RACC Table Tennis Tues./Thurs. 7:00 pm RACC Ballet 1 & 2 Monday 4:30 & 5:30 pm MCCC Ballet 3 & 4 Wednesday 4:30 & 5:30 pm MCCC Jazz 1 & 2 Tuesday 4:30 pm MCCC Jazz 3 & 4 Thursday 4:30 pm MCCC Monday/Wednesday 4:30 pm MCCC Martial Arts (tots) 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 Jazzercize (fee) M/Tu/W/Th 6:45 pm RACC

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Lakes resident Erick Lamelas is a Pan Am champ Anyone familiar with the book “Outliers: The Story of Success,” written by Malcolm Gladwell, understands the “10,000-hour rule.” Gladwell explained that the key to world-class expertise in any one skill is to practice correctly for a minimum of 10,000 hours. Erick Lamelas is a Miami Lakes resident who attended Bob Graham Education Center from kindergarten to eighth grade, has practiced karate for the past 11 years for about 10,000 hours, and his skill is nothing short of world class. Since the age of 6, Lamelas has trained only in the style of ShitoRyu, one of the many famous

forms of Karate. He has endured countless hours of training, fought in dozens of competitions, and has defeated dozens of fellow competitors. Today, at the age of 18, Lamelas has been 10 times National Kumite Karate Champion, has fought as part of team USA’s National Karate Team for five years and recently represented the United States Olympic Karate Team at the 2015 Pan-American Championships in Santa Cruz, Boilivia in August, bringing home the gold for the second time in his young karate career. Lamelas is currently ranked No. 2 in the world in his age and weight division and is considered

one of the top prospects if karate is added to the Olympics in 2020. Currently, his goal is to bring home the gold from the World Karate Championship, being held this year in Jakarta, Indonesia in November. “I have dreamed of winning the world championship,” he said. “To bring home that medal and realize my dream has driven me to train and literally fight as hard as I can.” Lamelas’ skills and talents go way beyond the mats, he also played varsity basketball for the Mater Lakes Academy Bears for his entire four years of high school, juggling both basketball practice and karate training on the same days multiple times a week.

Add to that a district championship in wrestling his senior year, and an award for athlete of the year 2014-2015. Not to mention he plays the alto saxophone. “I train everyday, sometimes even twice a day. If I don’t make it to the dojo, I will practice my moves or conditioning, run around the neighborhood, or anything to keep myself in shape for my competitions,” he said. Training and his will to succeed have made Lamelas an unbelievable athlete and the rewards have been plentiful. Decorated along the walls of his rooms are dozens of medals, certificates and trophies, awards that have taken him to destinations all over the world including Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and Spain. “Going to Jakarta this year would be a dream come true,” he said. “I want to win the gold, not just for my country, but also for my parents, Geanne and Heriberto Lamelas, my sensei Noel Hernandez at Musashi Dojo, and all of the friends and family that have supported me throughout the years. I know my family has sacrificed a lot for me to be where I am, for that I am extremely grateful.” Unfortunately, being an allstate athlete in karate doesn’t

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ERICK LAMELAS cover expenses for any of the competitions. Athletes have to over their own expenses, which usually means their parents pay for everything. Athletes are encouraged to raise funds via any means necessary to acquire funding. Lamelas is currently hoping to acquire sponsorship for the upcoming event. “My parents have always encouraged me to push forward and fight for what I believe in,” he said. “Karate has taught me to be humble, to be disciplined and to be respectful. Karate is my passion. The rush I feel when I’m fighting, the satisfactions of winning something you’ve trained so hard for. I can’t see myself without karate.” Aside from karate, Lamelas is a student at Florida International University majoring in recreational therapy and plans on becoming a physical therapist. For more information on Lamelas, follow him on Instagram at ‘Elamelas_45.’

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baseball team ranked No. 2 by NAIA MLK-8 Center collects more St.The Thomas NAIA announced the top the nation, winning 17 first-place ry. The first regular-season rank25 preseason for the 2016 votes and 467 total points to win ings will be released on March 15. than 300 Halloween costumes season, as St. rankings Thomas University’s the top spot in the NAIA rankings. Ranked No. 20 in the nation, baseball team finds itself as second best, looking up at the team that wrestled the College World Series Championship away from the Bobcats. Defending champion LewisClark College is ranked No. 1 in

MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER’S students, faculty and staff collected and delivered over 300 costumes that were used by the children at the various Miami-Dade County community center branches. The students smiled while wearing their costumes on the Friday before Halloween delighting in doing something good for others.

St. Thomas University garnered 448 total points for the No. 2 spot, followed by Faulkner, Tabor and Oklahoma City rounding out the top five teams. It’s the highest ranking the Bobcats achieved in school histo-

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Com. Jordan hosts Hispanic Festival Miami-Dade District One residents recently enjoyed some great Latin food and entertainment at County Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan’s ninth annual Hispanic Heritage Festival at Country Village Park. The diverse crowd feasted on Spanish dishes such as Lechon Asado and Arroz Imperial while enjoying a live band and chil-

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Pace’s Tons of Love Food Drive continues nearly 30 year tradition

REPRESENTATIVES from Pace High School’s Class of 2018 pose with their Tons of Love trophy for donating the most food to the school’s 2014 Tons of Love food drive. Pace’s 2015 Tons of Love food drive ends November 20.

By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker For nearly 30 years, Monsignor Edward Pace High School has been collecting food in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving for its Tons of Love food drive. Everyone in the Pace family, including students, parents, teachers, and staff, is asked to donate non-perishable and canned food items. Those donations will be delivered to the needy in South Florida. The tradition was started by Sister Carol Jean Willie in the 1980’s and is now run primarily by Pace’s Theology Department and Mission Club. Freshmen, sophomore, juniors, and seniors compete with one another to see which grade level can bring in the most food, with the winning grade receiving the Tons of Love trophy, which is updated each year with a plaque of that year’s winners. While the drive continues to accept donations until November 20, the deliveries have already started to ministries, pantries, and food banks in Homestead, Miami Gardens, Miami, Opa-Locka, and many other locations. On their last day of school before Thanksgiving, the Pace community will come together for a special Tons of Love mass to celebrate the Thanksgiving season and commemorate all of the food that will be going out to help the hungry in our community.

Shula’s A.C. awards winners in Breast Cancer event raffles

SHULA’S ATHLETIC CLUB held fundraising events in October in support of breast cancer awareness and raffled tickets to win coveted items such as Miami Dolphins signed memorabilia. Participants Yodalys Lopez (above left), and Santiago Mesa (above, right) were chosen as the lucky two to win a Dolphins football autographed by defensive end Olivier Vernon and cleats autographed by tackle Branden Albert, respectively.

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Miami Lakes Middle School’s Valerie Castañeda named to Florida All State Band Valerie Michelle Castañeda, an eighth grade student at Miami Lakes Middle School, has been selected for the Florida All State Band. A resident of Miami Lakes, Castañeda is in her third year as a clarinetist for the school’s superior-ranked Warrior Band program and serves as the band’s co-captain. In January, Castañeda, along with MLMS band director Ana Peña, will travel to Tampa to participate with the All State Band during the Florida Music Educator’s Association Music Festival.

The Florida All State Band consists of 150 select band members from around the state. Out of the hundreds of Miami-Dade County students who auditioned, Castañeda was one of only six musicians selected to participate in the music festival. “I was proud that I practiced and prepared the best I could to try out. The audition itself was a great experience, but nerve racking,” she said. For more information on the Miami Lakes Warrior Band, contact band director Peña at Apena13@dadeschools.net.

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United Soccer Club hosted food drive Miami Lakes United Soccer Club participated in its first Thanksgiving food drive in support of ending hunger with Feeding South Florida. Teams contributed non-perishable donations with a Thanksgiving theme in mind

through November 15 at Royal Oaks Park. Items collected included canned green beans, corn, sweet potatoes, carrots, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie filling, and boxed mashed potatoes, all of which, with the partnership of Feeding South Florida, will satisfy

hungry mouths this holiday season. For more information on the Miami Lakes United Soccer Club and their work in the community, visit www.miamilakesunitedsoccerclub.com.

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M.L. Educational Ctr. names Erica Evans DeSimone Teacher of the Year By Diana Rodriguez Special to The Miami Laker When students who have taken a class with Erica EvansDeSimone think back on their experience in her classroom, there are plenty of unpleasant words crossing their minds. In spite of her demanding tests and warmups, “Miami Lakes Education Center’s Most Intimidating Teacher” is one instructor that everyone is bound to come back to visit, even more so after winning her latest moniker: Teacher of the Year. Even after graduating from Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High, Evans began to see herself at the head of the classroom near the end of her college career at the University of Florida. Always interested in the sciences and government, she wished for a job that entailed educating young students on history, specifically. Although her competition for the award were all “awesome teachers”, she recalls her “unique way of teaching” that helped her win this esteemed award.

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ERICA EVANS DESIMONE “Education should be fun.” She believes it helps the kids remember the lessons more easily. “I practice tough love.” Many students agree. It’s Evans’ ‘get-back-at-it attitude’ towards her students that helps them overachieve in future courses that her classroom prepared them for. Evans is a rarity in that she does not view a failure or a mistake as a hurdle, rather as an opportunity. Directed at her support system of students and teachers, family and friends, Evans stated that she is “beyond lucky” to have them. She admires her colleagues who

understand and support her, even more so throughout her life at MLEC. When it comes to her past students that come back specifically to see her and relay their stories in the real world to her, she loves seeing how her teachings have impacted them in the long run. Whether it’s “You were right!” or “That did happen!” she enjoys having her kids back. Students remind her of things she has said in the past 10 years and it wholly amuses her. “It’s hilarious. I can’t even remember what I said 10 minutes ago,” Evans said. Before as well as after receiving this award, she hopes that as sponsor for the Class of 2017, they have a “fun and memorable senior year.” More so as the Cambridge Academy leader, she is working hard for everyone to recognize them as the best program in the county. “We know it, but we want them to know it.” Evans wants the Cambridge academy to carry on “kicking butt”, and most importantly, to grow. When asked about any upcoming plans now that she’s won Teacher of the Year, EvansDeSimone said that although she’s considered taking other avenues to get to where she desired to be, she wants to continue in what she’s in currently. “Being an educator is what I am. It’s what I do.”

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American High hosts JROTC Raider competition By Kasey Bryan, Cadet Master Sergeant, Public Affairs Officer, Special to The Miami Laker On October 10, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) kicked off the 2015 Army JROTC Raider Season with American Senior High School serving as the host school. The event included over 300 participants and spectators from across Miami and Broward County to observe teams going head to head in the grueling 5-event iron man type competition. Competing school Army and Air Force JROTC teams were from high schools Miami Coral Park, South Miami, Homestead, Plantation, South Dade, West Broward, Coral Gables, Killian,

Miramar, Miami Senior, Miami Southwest, Miami Sunset, and North Miami. Enduring the heat and humidity, male, female and mixed teams competed in the Tire Flip, the 5k Team Run, the 1-mile Cross Country Rescue, constructing One Rope Bridges, and an event new to Miami-Dade County, the Raider Fitness Challenge Endurance Course. The events were scored by observers that serve as Army JROTC instructors in Miami-Dade County, members of the Army Reserve stationed in Homestead, and by Army ROTC Cadets assigned to Florida International University. The Army JROTC Cadets at

Pace High School students Skype with SpaceX engineer By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker Utilizing the communications technology in the school’s Innovation Center, Monsignor Edward Pace High School students chatted with a rocket engineer from SpaceX through Skype on October 22. Students from Laura Lima’s Math Analysis class listened and asked questions from Stephan Suarez, production manager of Merlin Rocket Engines at SpaceX. Suarez received his bachelors degree from the University of Miami and his masters from Pennsylvania State University. He oversees the production of the

Merlin Rocket Engines that will take astronauts to Mars. He spoke about how important math was in every class he took for his Electrical Engineering degree and how much he still uses what he learned in his career today. Enthusiastic students asked him questions about space travel, SpaceX’s current research into Mars and how to travel there, and even if he had met SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. “Students don’t always see a direct application for the topics we cover in class,” said Lima. “So it was invaluable for these students to hear someone speak about how important math is in their career.”

FIU will be commissioned in June 2016 as Second Lieutenants in the United States Army. The primary purpose for such seasoned judges is to ensure safety and to enforce the strict rules and guidelines governing uniforms, grooming and conduct. The day began with a 7 a.m. briefing and at 8 a.m., the event signaling the start of the competition was the 5k team run where as a group, teams of ten jogged as fast as possible across gravel, sand, and hard packed surfaces. During the run, members of the team are required to remain within 10 meters of each other and run unassisted. Immediately after completion of the team run, teams regrouped, grabbed equipment and moved without rest to the next event, rotating from event to event until all 5 events were completed. The Tire Flip entailed a team of 10 who against the clock, moved a 400 pound industrial tire a distance of 50 meters, and then back to where the tire was initially positioned. The Cross Country Rescue is a 1-mile team run where the 10 member team carries a military grade stretcher weighted with a 120 pound object to simulate a casualty. While navigating the course, the team is required to crawl and move the victim under two obstacles 24 inches off the

JROTC students participate in a variety of events at American Senior High school during the kick off of the 2015 Army JROTC Raider Season. ground for a distance of 10 feet, and complete a written examination with questions that test the team’s knowledge of first aid and lifesaving procedures. The objective of the One Rope Bridge event is for the team, using a 120 foot rope, to travel from point A to point B with equipment for a distance of 50 feet without touching the ground. The final event, and new to Miami Dade County, is the Raider Fitness Challenge. A special course was constructed on the American High School campus that includes obstacles to crawl

under, navigate over, and carry. Creating considerable anxiety was the 200 pound obstacle constructed of nine automobile tires the team had to lift, move 50 feet, and return to its original position. Each team devised their own special strategy for lifting the object, which is intentionally designed to not have handles, corners or any protruding point that made it easy to lift. After 5 hours of a grueling competition, the teams emerging as victorious were South Miami, Plantation, West Broward, North Miami Beach, American and South Dade.

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Youngest SolidWorks expert is MLEC’s Sebastian Salas, age 17 By Edysmar Diaz-Cruz Special to The Miami Laker Sebastian Salas, an engineering senior at Miami Lakes Educational Center, broke barriers by becoming the youngest SolidWorks certified expert in the nation, an incredible feat for someone who is only 17 years old. SolidWorks is a company that offers complete 3D software tools to create, simulate, publish and manage data used by engineers, designers and other technology professionals. While his family and friends are excited and joyful at his newest accomplishment, Salas admitted that he didn’t give much thought to breaking the record of becoming the nation’s youngest SolidWorks certified expert. He was simply excited that all his hard work finally paid off. “My biggest obstacle in getting to this point was the ongoing stress of school and people badgering me that I would put too much time into something that didn’t ‘increase my GPA’ or that prevented me from turning in homework,”

he said. Salas didn’t let the pressure from school, or anything for that matter, get in the way of his passion. He encourages other young people to do the same, believing that nobody should allow anything to get in the way of accomplishing their dreams. Salas learned SolidWorks’ software and garnered data management skills and experience in software that will make him a standout in engineering or industrial design occupations. “I passed this exam to show that no matter what social class you belong to, no matter what race you belong to, no matter how financially stumped you are, you can always create your own joy through the hobbies you put time and restless effort into,” he said. He proudly referred to his cousin, Aaron David, as an example. David managed to overcome his autism and become owner of Pixacao, a graphic design company in Caracas, Venezuela. With his cousin being his inspiration, Salas is no stranger to

going above and beyond in his efforts to better his prospects of a future in the field of engineering. Currently, he is the founder of his own design service company called WunderThought. Now that he is certified, Salas hopes that it will give him and his company recognition enabling him to enhance designs within the company and other software related products that will allow a greater income. “After high school, I see myself becoming a college student. But nonetheless, I hope to successfully establish my company on a corporate level to invite creators and young minds to let their creativity out and do what should be done – create,” he said. “Hopefully it turns out to be a success and I hope at this rate it will become a reality rather than a dream.” For more information on Salas’ company website that specializes in web design, prototyping design, simulations and 3D printing accessories, visit www.wunderthought. com.

Miami Dade College North hosts Holiday event Dec. 12 Miami Dade College’s (MDC) North Campus, 11380 N.W. 27 Avenue, will transform itself into a winter wonderland for its annual Children’s Holiday on Saturday, December 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This holiday tradition is free and open to the public. "North Campus' spirit of community and giving is manifested in the presentation of our annual Children's Holiday at North event,” said Dr. Malou C. Harrison, North Campus president. “Our Campus family of students, faculty, and staff welcomes children and their families for a fun-filled, enriching day...Happy Holidays!" Kelly Blanco, traffic reporter for NBC 6 will once again co-host the event. The festivities will commence with the arrival of Santa at 11 a.m., and immediately after, he and Mrs. Claus will lead a parade where Santa’s little helpers, several Disney characters, and marching bands will be in attendance. Children will also be able to greet Santa and take a picture with him by his chimney. Other highlights include a 12foot mountain of snow where chil-

dren will be able to experience South Florida style sledding. There will also be several live performances on three stages which will include a Polynesian dance group, jazz bands, orchestras from various middle and high schools, and many more. In addition, there will be numerous exhibits like the Youth in Agriculture Pavilion, featuring wild animal shows, a petting zoo, and games; an arts and crafts pavilion; a holidays-around-theworld center showcasing global holiday customs and traditions; and Elsie’s Greenshop, where kids will learn to go green this season through making ornaments and cards; and more than 50 other exhibits. A Candy Land food court with numerous food trucks and vendors will be available to meet cravings at a reasonable cost. Families are encouraged to contribute one toy toward a toy drive that will be donated to needy children in the community. For more information about Children’s Holiday at North call the school at 305-237-1141.

‘Superheroes’ highlight annual Principal for a Day breakfast

BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER principal, Yecenia Martinez-Lopez, and Councilmember Ceasar Mestre were dressed in their superhero finest at the “Be an Everyday Superhero” MDCPS Principal for a Day Breakfast. Mestre will be the BGEC principal for the day on November 19.

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Town of Miami Lakes Building Department, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, FL 33014 Telephone: (305) 827-4015 Fax: (305) 558-9884

National Flood Insurance Program and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Annual Community Outreach Flyer Local Flood Hazard Your property along with the majority of the Town of Miami Lakes is located in or near a Special Flood Hazard Area determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Study for Miami-Dade County dated March 2, 1994. These areas are subject to flooding during or soon after heavy rainfall. The Town of Miami Lakes is located within the C-8 Basin.Rainfall in Miami Lakes either infiltrates into the groundwater or is conveyed through the pipe and canal network to one of our many lakes or the C-8 (Biscayne) Canal.The C-8 Canal is operated and maintained by the South Florida Water Management District and flows east from Miami Lakes to Biscayne Bay outfall. Excessive rainfall can cause the capacity of canals, lakes or local drainage pipe network in a given area to be exceeded and cause flooding. Your home or business may be high enough that was not flooded recently but it can still be flooded in the future. If you are in the floodplain, odds are that someday your property will be damaged. Even when the flood waters do not rise to a level where they can cause property damage they can still be dangerous. This flyer gives you some ideas on what you can do to protect yourself and your property. Flood Safety In the event of a flood, here are some things you can do to protect yourself: 1. Do not walk through flowing water. Drowning is the number one cause of flood deaths. As little as six inches of moving water can knock you off your feet. If you must walk in standing water, use a pole or stick to ensure our next step is safe. 2. Do not drive through a flooded area. As little as eight inches of moving water can float your car. More people drown in their cars than anywhere else. 3. Stay away from power lines and electrical wires. Electrocution is the number two cause of flood deaths. Electrical current can travel through water. Report downed power lines to FPL. 4. Don’t use appliances or motors that have gotten wet unless they have been taken apart, cleaned and dried. During clean-up, use a pole or stick to turn things over from a safe distance. 5. Look out for animals, especially snakes. Small animals that have been flooded out of their homes may seek shelter in yours. 6. Look before you step. After a flood, ground and floors can be covered with debris like broken bottles and nails. Floors and stairs that have been covered with mud can be very slippery. 7. Clean everything that got wet. Flood waters may have picked up sewage and chemicals from roads, farms, factories, and storage buildings. Spoiled foods, flooded cosmetics, and medicine can be health hazards. When in doubt, throw them out. Flood Insurance Standard Homeowner’s Insurance Policies do not cover flood damage. If you don’t have flood insurance, talk to your insurance agent. Because the Town of Miami Lakes participates in the National Flood Insurance Program, property owners in the Town are eligible to purchase a separate flood insurance policy. The insurance is backed by the Federal government and is available to everyone, even for properties that have been flooded in the past. Some people have purchased flood insurance because it was required by their mortgage lender. Usually, these policies only cover the building structure and not the contents. During the kind of flooding that is likely to occur in the Town of Miami Lakes, there is usually more damage to furniture and contents than there is to the structure. If you are covered, check that the amount is adequate and that you have contents coverage. Don’t wait for the next flood to buy insurance protection. There is a 30-day waiting period before the National Flood Insurance Program coverage take effect. Contact your insurance agent for more information on rates and coverage. Property Protection Measures While recent improvements in construction practices and regulations have made new homes less prone to flood damage, there are a significant number of existing homes that are susceptible to flood losses. These losses can be minimized through some of the temporary and permanent retrofitting techniques, such as constructing small flood walls or earthen berms, waterproofing walls and water tightening closures of doorways, raising property above flood levels, elevating and securing electrical appliances, installing storm shutters, reinforcing garage doors to provide hurricane protection, and under emergency conditions, sandbags, can be used to shore structures, and elevating or covering furniture and valuables can help minimize damage. These measures are called floodproofing or retrofitting. More information is available in the local library located 6699 Windmill Gates Road, phone number 305-822-6520. Important Note: Any alteration to your building or land requires a permit from the Building Department. Even regrading or filling in the floodplain requires a permit. For more information on these techniques, you may call the Building Department at 305-827-4015. Stormwater Quality The storm drain system carries untreated stormwater runoff directly to canals, lakes, and the Biscayne Bay. Improper pouring of wastes into storm drains directly impacts our environment. Oil, paint, fertilizer, and pesticides pollute the water and are most commonly dumped into storm drains, destroy plants, endangering wildlife and affecting drinking water. Water Quality Impacts One quart of oil can contaminate 250,000 gallons of water. The oil from one motor oil change can create an 8 acre oil slick. Antifreeze is toxic to people, domestic animals, fish and wildlife. Paint products can be harmful to people, animals and the environment. Pesticides are deadly to fish, birds, and other wildlife. Herbicides destroy stream-side brush and vegetation as well as animals. Fertilizers can encourage the growth of algae, which can reduce the amount of oxygen in the water and lead to fish kills. The canals and especially the lakes in the Town are part of what make living here special. They provide a healthy habitat for wildlife and are attractive spaces in our neighborhoods. Do you care about reducing polluton in our lakes and canals? If so, here’s what you can do to help: minimize the use of pesticides, fertilizers, and herbicides on your property. Always use these products in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and do not use them unless they are necessary. Be sure to properly store and dispose of oils, chemicals, antifreeze, and other toxic material. Never dump any waste in the storm drain. Dispose of litter and animal waste in a trash can. Sweep sidewalks, gutters, driveways, and other paved surfaces and put debris in a trash can. Report illegal dumping or discharges of pollutants to the 24-hour Miami-Dad Pollution Complaint Hotline at 305-372-6955. The Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management’s permanent Home Chemical Collection Center accepts oil-based paints, pesticides, solvents, pool chemicals, and other household items. The center also accepts latex paints that are still in liquid form; however, it is recommended that new paints or latex paint that is still in good condition be donated to neighbors or community groups. The center is available to residential participants only. The center is located at 8831 N.W. 58th street, and is open every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 5 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 4 p.m. For more information on the center visit: https://www.miamidade.gov/dswm/chemicals.asp#. Flood Warning System The Town of Miami Lakes works with other local municipalities and Miami-Dade County to provide services to help residents and business owners with information about flood hazards. The following local radio and television stations will provide information as part of the Emergency Broadcasting System: A.M. Radio includes 610 WIOD, 1140WQBA, 940 WINZ, 710 WAQI and television channels include Ch.4 WTVJ, Ch.6 WCIX, Ch.7 WSVN, Ch.10 WPLG, and Ch.23 WLTV. Important Phone Numbers Police Department– Non-Emergency: 305-827-4040, Emergency: 911; Fire Department– Non-Emergency: 786-331-5000. Emergency: 911; Building Department: 305-827-4015; Department of Environmental Resource Management: 305-372-6789; South Florida Water Management District: 305-377-7274; Federal Emergency Management Agency: 770-220-5200. Permit Requirements Always check with the Building Department before you build on, alter, regrade, or fill your property. A permit may be needed to ensure that projects are constructed properly and do not cause problems on other properties. Failure to obtain permits can result in an unsafe building, a fine, and possible court action. If you see building or filling without a Building Permit posted, contact the Building Department at 305-827-4015. Substantial Improvement/ Damage Requirements (39% rule) The following should assist you in determining whether you fall under the 39% rule: Substantial Damage – Damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the cost of restoring the structure to its before-damaged state would equal or exceed 44 (39%) percent of the fair market value of the structure before damage occurred. Substantial Improvements – Any combination of repairs, reconstruction, rehabilitation, alteration, additions or improvements to a structure, taking place during a ten-year period, in which the cumulative cost equals or exceed 44 (39%) percent of the fair market value of the structure. All new construction, repairs to substantially damaged properties, and substantial improvements must meet the requirements of the Town’s Floodplain Management Ordinance. This Ordinance is available on the Town’s website www.miamilakes-fl.gov. Drainage Maintenance System The Town of Miami Lakes has a storm drainage system that is composed of both open and closed segments. The open sections are the drainage swales and ditches which are used to carry storm waters away from homes to drainage areas such as canals and rivers. The closed system is comprised of storm water inlets and piping which also carry the water from streets and developments to the draining areas. Maintenance of these systems is very important. Debris in swales, inlets, canals, and pipes obstruct flowing water, causing an overflow onto roads and yards. Partial or complete filling of swales or paving over them can reduce flood capacity, which will also result in overflow into roads and private property. Debris in drainage pipes and storm inlets can also cause overflow into roads or private property. The Town of Miami Lakes flushes drainage pipes and cleans out inlets on a regular basis. Work can also be performed on an emergency basis as needed. To report blocked pipes or inlets call the Public Works Department at 305-364-6100. Citizens are required to perform routine maintenance on swales located on rights-of-way adjacent to their properties. This includes the removal of high weeds, litter, or other items which may be considered a nuisance. Property should be maintained so that water cannot become stagnant creating breeding areas for mosquitos. If your property is next to a lake or canal, please do your part and keep the banks clear of brush and debris. Do not dump or throw anything into drainage inlets, lakes, canals or any other body of water that is part of our drainage system. Dumping is a violation of Town and County Codes, punishable by fines up to $500 per day. Illegal dumping can be reported to the Town Hall at 305-364-6100. Town of Miami Lakes Flood Services Flood Insurance Rate Map reading: If you need assistance determining whether a particular property is in the floodplain you can visit the Building Department located at 6601 Main St. Miami Lakes, FL 33014 or call 305-827-4015. This information can also be obtained through the Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resource Management website: https://www.miamidade.gov/derm/. Elevation Certificates The Building Department has building Elevation Certificates available for buildings constructed in 2002 or later.. Elevation certificates for buildings constructed between 1995 and 2002 may be available on the Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resource Management website: https://www.miamidade.gov/derm/ or by calling 786-315-2800. Elevation Certificates show whether the building is at or above the required elevation as determined from the Flood Insurance Rate Map. Flood Protection Assistance Stop by the Building Department for site specific flooding information and information on hiring contractors to floodproof or retrofit your property. Town staff can also visit your property to review flooding,drainage, and sewer problems and provide you with one-on-one advice. To schedule a site visit stop by Town Hall at 6601 Main St. Miami Lakes, FL 33014 or call 305-827-4015.

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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 AM Children’s Sunday School..........10 AM Adult Bible Study.......................11 AM Misa en Espanol...................12:15 PM Escuela Dominical................12:15 PM

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

Palm Vista Community Church Meeting at Miami Lakes Middle 6425 Miami Lakeway North Telephone: 305-822-6999 Worship Service.........................10 AM

Temple Tifereth Jacob 5901 N.W. 151 Street Telephone: 305-557-2651 Call for Service Schedule

Iglesia Biblica Cristiana Español Servicios Telephone: 305-557-1959 Sunday service........................4:00 PM Wednesday Youth....................7:30 PM 6250 Miami Lakes Drive East

Iglesia El Nuevo Comienzo 6701 Miami Lakeway South Services in Spanish Sunday service.......................12:30 PM Thursday service.....................8:00 PM

St. Andrews Lutheran Church 575 W. 68 Street Telephone: 305-821-3622 Sunday service (English)........9:00 AM Sunday service (Spanish).....10:30 AM Bible School...............................11 AM

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Telephone: 954-435-1313 www.faithisthevictoryfellowship.com Sunday Service.....................10:30 AM (Cobb Theaters – 6711 Main Street) Theatre 17

Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church 15801 N.W. 67 Avenue Telephone: 305-558-2202 Sunday services in English 9:30, 11 AM and 5:30 PM Sunday services in Spanish 8 AM, 12:45 PM and 7 PM Saturday services 8:30 AM, 5 PM Daily services 7 and 8:30 AM Confessions: Saturdays 3:30 PM

Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic Church 8445 N.W. 186 Street Telephone: 305-829-6141 Daily services (Spanish) 8:30 AM Saturday (English) 5:30 PM Saturdays (Spanish) 7 PM Sundays (English) 8 & 10:30 AM Sundays (Spanish) 9 AM, 12:30 PM, 7 PM

North Palm Baptist Church 7801 N.W. 178 Street Telephone: 305-558-2032 www.NorthpalmBaptist.org Sunday Bible Study.................9:15 AM Sunday Worship....................10:30 AM Wednesday Service..................7:00 PM

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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

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)

(Editor’s Note: All information provided by individual houses of worship. Confirm service times by telephone.

of planning the meetings to run smoothly each month. For more information contact the church at 305-362-5312.

BGEC’s Kelsie Gonzalez places fourth in Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympics

New Testament Baptist Church The Gathering Place

5941 N.W. 176 St., Bldg. #5 Telephone: 305-244-9425 www.icrvidanueve.com

Fulfilled Life Church Telephone 786-378-2356 Country Club Middle School 18305 N.W. 75 Place Sunday Service (Eng.)..10:30 AM

THE YOUNG AT HEART group at Our Lady of the Lakes meets monthly for festivities and fellowship.

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.)

Iglesia Cristiana Reformada Vida Nueve

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

New Horizon’s Young at Heart is a gathering of the elderly at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, 6000 Miami Lakeway North, on the third Tuesday each month. The purpose of the group is to share in fellowship with each other. The gatherings consist of a luncheon and an activity, event or entertainment. Pastor Jose Alvarez commissioned the Bible Study ministry to support and sponsor the Young at Heart. The two groups work very well together. Young at Heart celebrates all holidays with traditional foods, festivities, and birthdays. After meeting for years, the monthly gatherings have been archived in ongoing volumes of photo albums. The Young at Heart

M.L. United Methodist Church

5700 W. 12 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-3232 Worship Service...................11:00 AM

Hialeah Church of Christ

Elderly gathering for Young at Heart group at Our Lady of the Lakes

BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER student Kelsie Gonzalez and her coach Jeffrey Tandlich.

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Kelsie Gonzalez, who represented Bob Graham Education Center’s Bobcat Jumpers, traveled to Virginia to compete in the Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympics this past summer. The 13-year-old’s skills and preparation brought home a fourth place finish in her age group, as she competed against children from the United States, Canada, and Australia. She also brought home another medal after she competed in the Double Dutch competition in the 17-and-under division. Her coach, Jeffrey Tandlich, helped prepare Kelsie for the national competition by working on her power and speed and stamina It was the second time Kelsie competed in the Junior Olympics and the second time that she has had a top-five finish.

Breanna Vergara 5K and Color run set for Dec. 13 The Breanna Vergara Foundation is hosting the Breanna Vergara 5K and Color Run at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15101 N.W. 82 Ave, on Sunday, December 13. The race schedule includes registration from 6 to 7:15 a.m.; start of timed 5K race at 7:30 a.m.; start of 1 mile color run at 8:30 a.m.; concluding award ceremony at 9 a.m. Registration is now open. Those interested in participating may sign up online at https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Hialeah/Th eBreannaVergara5K. Those who register before December 1 receive a free shirt. The fees are $30 for the 5K, $20 for the one mile Color Run, and $40 for both the 5K and Color Run.

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M.L. Congregational Church invites community to join in ‘Messiah’ Sing Along Dec. 13 Miami Lakes Congregational Church, revitalizing an annual tradition, is inviting the community to a “Messiah Sing Along” directed by Dr. Adolfo Vidal, and accompanied by professional soloists and chamber orchestra. This year’s “Sing Along” will be at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, at the church, 6701 Miami Lakeway South, across from Miami Lakes K-8 Center. The Christmas portion of “Messiah”, using the G. Schirmer score, will be performed, and the community is invited to join the choir, as participation is encouraged and needed. Score copies will be available. The “Sing Along” will feature such favorite “Messiah”choruses as “Glory to the Lord,” “And He Shall Purify,” “Thou that Tellest

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14601 Lake Candlewood Court - Miami Lakes 5 bed., 2 1/2 bath home on double lot, outdoor kitchen with commercial oven, hurricane shutters, impact windows. whole house generator with 1K Gal. propane tank, 2 Tiki Huts, 2 new A/C systems. Reduced to 495,000.

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Sold $339,000 Fully renovated, originally 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath, converted to a 3 Bedroom. Formal Dining Room, New Bathrooms, New Kitchen, S/S Appliances, Crown Molding, California Closets, Plantation Shutters. Marble floors in the Master Bath, New Tub and Glass Shower. Exterior has Accordion Shutters. Tiled patio, New Screen Enclosure. 2,205 sq.ft. living area. Great view of the Lake.

Builder’shome with a lot of extras. Oversized lot with north/south exposure, back covered porch, light concrete on the second floor. Amazing view of the lake. Property has 15 SEER energy efficient A/C, approx. 6 years old. One bedroom used as laundry room, however water hookup available in garage. Gas stove, dryer and water heater.

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Great property in sought after Serenity Point in west Miami Lakes. Originally a 4/2, currently being used as a 3/2 with 2 master bedrooms and sitting area. Can easily be converted back to 4/2 if needed. Property is in great shape. Covered patio, plenty of room for a pool. Storage shed and hurricane shutters.

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1401 S.W. 134 Way, #203C REDUCED $75,000 Great condo in Century Village (55 and over community). 1 bedroom, 1.5 baths on the second floor overlooking main lake in the Village and within walking distance to G Clubhouse. Tankless water heater, newer DIN PENAmenities include state of A/C, flat top range. the art Clubhouse, transportation, billards, and shows.

14550 Glencairn Road $579,000 Turn key one-story property in sought after tree lined community of Lake Elizabeth. Remodeled kitchen with thick granite and 42-inch cabinets. Cabana bath with travertine ING marble floors. Accordion shutters onDthe outside along with PEN Plantation shutters on the inside. Roof only 5 years old. 15KW gas automatic generator. Lots of attic space, Vaulted ceilings, 6” crown molding & French doors just to name a few extras.

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Beautiful one-story corner townhouse in Lake Sandra. 2 bedrooms/2 baths completely updated. Hardwood floors, new kitchen and bathrooms. LD master bedrooms, A/C is only 2 years old. SOTwo accordion shutters and lots of extras. Covered patio with brand new awning with direct view of the lake.

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Lowest priced house in Miami Shores. 3 bed, 2 bath, plus bonus room. Accordion shutters, large circular driveway. Excellent location half a block from North Bayshore Drive and Biscayne Bay. Street to street access on a quiet dead end street. Total remodeling needed, or build you brand new luxurious residence on this 8125 sq. ft. lot. By appointment only.

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305-817-2170

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Moors Townhouse 6477 N.W. 170 Lane Great 3 bedroom/2 bath townhouse, 1 story, new kitchen, freshly painted, tile floors. Asking $199,900.

Lakefront Townhouse For Sale 8555 Ardoch Road, Miami Lakes Fantastic 2/2 plus loft, excellent condition, 1 car garage, price reduced. Call for more information.

Open House Sunday, 11/22

6851 Dunoon Court $469,900 5/3 pool freshly-painted home with all renovated kitchen and baths. In-law quarter, den, plus media room (can be reconverted to double car garage). Deep lot - size 10,082 square feet. HOA Total Annual Fee: $25.00

7560 Loch Ness Drive Investment potential 5/3 cul-de-sac. Canal view/ golf course view & pool. PLEASE CALL FOR ADDITIONAL INFO.

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New Listing. Unincorporated area of Hialeah. 5705 N.W. 111 Terrace 4/2, corner lot, plus 1 car garage, family room, loaded with potential. Covered patio. Hurry! Asking $329,900.

Silvercrest Lake Estates Georgeous updated home in exclusive Silvercrest. Beautiful lake view, heated pool all set with a spacious 5 bedroom/4 bath home. For additional details, call Martha Toledo at 305-333-2767.

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