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Cars for a Cure will line Main St. on Sunday, April 2 Miami Lakes is the place to be on Sunday, April 2, when the third annual Miami Lakes Cars for a Cure takes over Main Street featuring live entertainment, food and some of the best classic vehicles on display, to honor cancer patients including the man who brought the event to town. The cancer awareness event, which is scheduled for 10 a.m., is sponsored by AutoNation and The Graham Companies and will feature the Mantrap band, celebrity chef Andy Bates from the Avenue serving up some of his most famous dishes, plus Cuban Guys Restaurants, Giardinos Gourmet Salads and more. For the first time, the event will have a full bar provided by Mac Pub’s Classic Truck Bar serving craft beers and classic car cocktails, a Touch Zone sponsored by TD Bank and RVs from the Miami-Dade Police Department and Fire-Rescue Department. Miami-Dade County Commission Chairman Esteban Bovo is providing the stage for the entertainment. Roberto Alonso Jr., the event organizer, said the goal is to have a day long family-fun event. “Kids and the adults can go inside the classic cars and look at the big trucks,” he said. “All the food and live entertainment people will really enjoy but also raise awareness of cancer.” He said the event is an emotional tribute to his father, Roberto Alonso Sr., Miami Lakes’ first vice mayor. The elder Alonso created the first classic car show and his son kept his creation alive following his death from cancer in 2013, but added raising money for the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Cars for a Cure event wouldn’t be the same without Roberto Alonso Sr.’s 1964 Classic Coup, which will be on display along with 170 classic cars on Main Street. “The car is a living legacy my father left behind to raise cancer awareness,” Alonso Jr., said.

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Inspiring stories come to life ‘Move It Shake It’ program at M. Lakes Farmer’s Market draws large library audience

MANUEL RIVERA ORTEGA, born with a quadriplegic disability, displays his unique painting skills creating artistic masterieces with his mouth at his booth during the Farmer’s Market. (See story on Page 4.)

OVER 80 PARTICIPANTS enjoyed the Miami Lakes Branch Library’s “Move It Shake It” program of songs, dancers and games celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Students from Education World Learning Center in Miami Lakes joined along with the library’s regular story time attendees.

Women’s History Month luncheon honors ‘Women of Distinction’

MIAMI LAKES CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE celebrated Women’s History Month on March 4 with a luncheon at the Mary Collins Community Center honoring “women of distinction” who either live or work in the Town. Pictured (standing, from left) Marta Diaz (Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, award recipient Community and Civic Affairs), Lynn Matos (Youth Activities Task Force, award recipient Humanitarian), Gloria Garcia (attorney, award recipient Business), Hilda Fernandez (St. Thomas University, award recipient Education), Neill D. Robinson (chair Cultural Affairs Committee), Gina Inguanzo (Town Clerk, award recipient Government), Perla Tabares-Hantman (School Board member, keynote speaker and Women of Distinction Honoree), Charles James (Cultural Affairs Committee), Clara Lyzniak (Main Street Players, award recipient Art), Felicia Salazar, Bunny Patchen, Elsa Reus, Dot Cook and Mary Collins (Cultural Affairs Committee), Daisy J. Baez (State Rep. Dist. 114), Nancy Rogers (Elderly Affairs Committee, award recipient Volunteer); (kneeling, from left) Councilmembers Luis E. Collazo and Tim Daubert, Mayor Manny Cid, Vice Mayor Tony Lama, and Councilmember Frank Mingo. (Missing from photo: Alexandra Alonso (Always At Your Side Adult Day Care, award recipient Healthcare.)

n Questions and answers stem from The Graham Companies Senior Village workshop..........2

n MPO approves moving ahead with three new ramps on and off Gratigny Expressway...3

n Town Council votes to hold public forum to discuss opening of I-75 bridges...........................8

n ML Educational Center’s Emily Norat accepted to Air Force Academy.......................19

n Miami Lakes’ Relay for Life set for Saturday, March 25 at Optimist Park..............2

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

n American softball star Erika Castroman leads Christmas drive to aid homeless...........15

n Community Calendar, 11, School, sports and church news, 14-21, Classified ads.........21-23

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Questions and answers stem from Graham’s Senior Village workshop On February 28, The Graham Companies hosted a workshop to discuss a proposed Senior Village for Miami Lakes. It was discussed that an increasingly important component was never included to the Town’s master plan – senior housing and elderly care. This void in the master plan has been discussed many times over the last decade by local government officials, the Elderly Affairs Committee, and Miami Lakes residents. Finally, a comprehensive plan to address senior living in the Town is being proposed by The Graham Companies. The plan outlined at the workshop addressed four major components of senior living – independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing care, and a community/ activity center. The Graham Companies would build and operate a 220-unit agerestricted rental community. Miami Jewish Health, one of

South Florida’s leading providers of services for seniors, would operate a 100-bed assisted living facility and an 80-bed skilled nursing facility. Further, The Graham Companies proposed to donate a 1.3-acre site and a 6,000 square-foot shell building to the Town for a senior community center. Miami Lakes residents attending the workshop expressed various concerns including traffic, age restrictions, pricing, preference for Miami Lakes residents, and the need for a senior center. With respect to traffic, it was discussed that the proposed development would produce significantly less traffic than what may otherwise be developed on the site. The topic of age restrictions was answered that 55+ is the industry norm but understanding that the typical resident is usually significantly older. Pricing was not specifically

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detailed, only addressed by indicating that rental rates of the apartments would be based on market conditions. Preference for Miami Lakes residents poses a problem given the potential for discriminatory claims while also limiting the ability of current residents to move family and friends into their community. Several residents questioned whether the Town needs a new senior center. They were referred to Town staff and elected officials as bringing a new senior center to Miami Lakes has been a goal of the Town for years. Representatives of The Graham Companies stated they believe this is a truly unique opportunity for the Town that may never come again. If the available lakefront land is otherwise developed, there will not be another opportunity for the development of a Senior Village in Miami Lakes. The proposed development is an opportunity not only for Town residents to age in place, but also an opportunity for Town residents that would like elderly members of their families to receive services in Miami Lakes. First reading for the land use and zoning changes necessary to allow the Senior Village to move forward is scheduled for the April 18 Town Council meeting. The Graham Companies is making information about the Senior Village available at www.grahamresidential.com.

Miami Lakes’ Relay for Life scheduled for Sat., March 25 Relay for Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature event and a celebration of hope, progress and answers. Relay is a team event where members take turns walking around a designated path, with at least one participant from each team on the track at all times to signify that cancer never sleeps, cancer patients don’t stop because they’re tired, and for one night neither do participants. The Miami Lakes Relay for Life event is scheduled for Saturday, March 25, from 3 p.m. to midnight at Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 15700 N.W. 67 Avenue. The theme for this year is “Score Against Cancer” and will incorporate various sports-related activities and feature Billy the Marlin to kick off the day’s activities. The event boasts live entertainment, a bounce house, food and games. Performers will begin with live music at 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. The line-up includes, in order of appearance, Mercedes FerreiraDias, Blew Money Mogul, Brittiny Murray, Electric Piquete, Heather Utset joined by Councilmember Tim Daubert, Rocky Valido, Betina E. Band, Hannah Rarick and The Dillinger Cat. “We are honored to have our mayor, Manny Cid, as Honorary Chair and the Town councilmembers are Honorary Co-Chairs,” said Gloria Garcia, Miami Lakes Relay for Life Chapter chair and your hometown 305-817-4015

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Event Lead. The event will begin with an opening ceremony, a survivor lap where survivors and those currently affected by cancer walk the track to cheers, followed by a caregiver lap which recognizes those who have supported their loved ones during treatment. Teams continue walking during the remainder of the event and when taking breaks, can visit one of the many areas of entertainment. After dark, Luminarias, decorated with names and messages, are lit in remembrance of those lost to cancer. Those interested in dedicating a Luminaria can purchase them online, place an order by mail or in person at the event. For more information on Luminarias, teams, participation and donating visit www.relayforlife.org/MiamiLakesFL. A total of $5,255 has been raised so far to reach the Miami Lakes Chapter’s $20,000 goal. Notable sponsors are The Graham Companies, Miller’s Alehouse, Salsa Fiesta, Italy Today, and The Law offices of Corredor, Husseini, and Snedaker, P.A., among others. All are welcome to attend and those interested in participating in teams or donations can contact Garcia at ggarcia98@aol.com or Nikolai Guzman, Community Manager, at 305-779-2843 or nikolai.guzman@cancer.org.

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MPO approves moving ahead with three ramps connecting N.W. 67 Avenue to Gratigny X-way

MIAMI LAKES MAYOR Manny Cid speaks to the Fiscal Priorities MPO’s Committee and urges acceptance of proposed connections from N.W. 67 Avenue to the Gratigny Expressway.

Construction for a roadway project to connect N.W. 67 Avenue (Ludlam Road) to the Gratigny Expressway and improve the traffic flow in Miami Lakes could commence late next year or in early 2019, according to Mayor Manny Cid. Cid said he attended the county’s Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Fiscal Priorities Committee meeting last week and was able to convince the organization to move the connector plan ahead after putting it on hold for

some time now. “They tabled the issue but after they reviewed it, they changed their minds,” Cid told The Miami Laker. “It was a long process where we worked with state officials.” Cid said Vice Mayor Tony Lama and Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez broached the idea during a Transportation Summit, where county and state officials convened to provide solutions to address the traffic. Cid said once the project is complete, the new Gratigny con-

nectors, along with an additional northbound lane on 67 Avenue at the Palmetto Expressway, would reduce traffic congestion by at least 50 percent. “The project will enhance mobility for the residents of the town of Miami Lakes, City of Hialeah and the entire Northwest Miami-Dade corridor,” Cid said.

“The new connections will improve the distribution of traffic flow in the area.” For years, Miami Lakes officials have been pitching a slew of solutions to solve the traffic problem, and the Transportation Summit offered the best solutions. The proposed Gratigny connector road was the most popular.

Zonta Club’s Black/White Wine Gala set for April 8 The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes has set the date for its annual signature fundraising gala. The club asks locals to mark their calendars for Saturday, April 8, and plan to attend an elegant evening of dining and dancing at Shula’s Hotel on Main Street. The event will also include a silent auction of items donated by

local businesses and individuals available for bidding during the pre-dinner cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Priority reservations are available by mail or by payment on the club’s website www.zontamiamilakes.org. All proceeds from the event will to benefit local women’s charities and Zonta International.

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Town’s Farmer’s Market features food, flowers, and inspiring stories By Peyton Elias Special to The Miami Laker Miami Lakes Picnic Park West has much more to offer these days with the launch of a new Farmer’s Market taking place every Saturday. Cars fill the parking lots and streets surrounding the park beginning at 9 a.m., right when the market opens. Visitors walk toward the line of tents covering brilliant colors of fresh produce, and the smell of traditional cuisines fill the air. It’s no wonder why the Farmer’s Market has a bustling crowd. The Town has invited 30 or more vendors from all walks of life to share their treasures. Due to popular demand hours have been extended from 1 to 3 p.m. “We still had a lot of foot traffic at 1 p.m. and it is such a big job for vendors to transport and set up. Extending these hours is more profitable and accommodating for them,” said Farmer’s Market manager, Claire Tomlin. Tomlin, owner of The Market Company, has been organizing farmers market events for over 20 years and she has met a variety of amazing people along the way. When the Lincoln Road Partnership Market - where she sold herb vinegars - dissolved in 1995, Claire was asked to recreate the concept. Beginning with one weekly market on Lincoln Road, her farmers markets now span all across South Florida. Tomlin found Miami Lakes

about six years ago when she received a call from the town's Special Events and Committees Coordinator, Clarisell De Cardenas, asking for a small Easter weekend market. That market was extremely well received and the dream of creating a permanent market in the Lakes suddenly seemed like a fast approaching reality. “The Saturday morning exercise classes and activities at Miami Lakes’ gorgeous park provides us with tremendous and consistent support” said Tomlin, referring to the free adult yoga classes hosted by Miami Lakes business, 305 Yoga, that take place every Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. Though there are people jogging the park's trails and families enjoying the interactive playground all day long, the release of these hungry yogis at 10 a.m. makes it one of the market's busiest hours. There is a wide array of fresh food available at the Farmer’s Market. Assai Blenz serves authentic Korean cuisine and detoxing bubble tea – a sweet frothy drink complete with flavored tapioca balls. Delights like this rare bubble tea and Taste of Rio Inc.’s acai bowls are hard to find in local restaurants so the Miami Lakes Farmer's Market is the closest opportunity to give them a try. People are not the only ones that benefit from the market's nutritious options. Dog Deli:

Canine Kitchen intends to help reduce the effects of allergies and cancer in dogs with chemical-free, great tasting dog food made from the same meat and vegetables enjoyed in restaurants. Jamie, from Gables Delight: Natural Jams, Jellies, and More, is pleased to see “how beautifully the town has progressed,” having grown up in Miami Lakes herself. She is now living in Coral Springs but found out about the Miami Lakes Farmers Market through Instagram. One of many inspiring stories that fill the Farmer's Market is Nicaraguan artist Manuel Rivera Ortega who was born with a quadriplegic disability that inhibits him from using any of his four limbs. At age 7, he began using his mouth to hold and use a paintbrush. He feels “extremely blessed for the God-given talent and privilege to pursue art in this unique way,” he said. Settling in Miami 23 years ago, Manuel is thankful to have met Tomlin who does not charge him for a spot at all of her farmer's markets from the University of Miami to Downtown and beyond. He works mainly for tips and will complete pieces upon request for people that love his work. For a look at his inspiring art visit Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Even on an unassuming Saturday afternoon in the small town of Miami Lakes, stories of hope are found.

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Flag retirement ceremony led by Boy Scout Troop 566 Miami Lakes Boy Scout Troop 566 led a flag retirement ceremony for weathered and worn American flags on Saturday, February 11, at the Veteran’s Memorial site located in front of Town Hall. The scouts began the ceremony by reciting the regulations for proper flag disposal as found in the U.S. Flag Code. The Flag Code states that when an American flag is no longer fit for display due to weathering, fading or tattering, it should be disposed of in a dignified manner - the most

common of which is burning. With a proper salute to the American Flag, the Boy Scouts, one by one delicately handed the retired American flags into the fire. Following suit, Girl Scout Troop 247 joined them making several silent trips back and forth until the last flag was placed into the fire. Spectators also took a moment to pay their respects for these worn-out flags and to watch the flames as the flags retired. Troop 566 meets weekly at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

MIAMI LAKES Boy Scout Troop 566 led a flag retirement ceremony at Town Hall.

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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Youth Center ‘The Spot’ schedules activities for teens in March/April Miami Lakes Youth Center “The Spot” will host several exciting programs for middle and high school students during March and early April at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Friday, March 17 – Get in the spirit from 6 to 8 p.m. and be sure to wear green for a St. Patty’s Celebration. Wednesday, March 22 – It’s Trivia Night at The Spot from 6 to 8 p.m. so teens can test their knowledge against others to see

who will be the King or Queen of Trivia Night. Saturday, March 25 – Teens are invited to attend a “Healthy Living Workshop” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The workshop will educate teens about healthy eating tips, proper table etiquette, and participate in a demo of the Town’s Pre-Teen Fitness and Just Run programs. Samples of healthy fruits, vegetables and even healthy smoothies will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required.

Town’s Spring Break camps offered by PEAR and YMCA Miami-Dade County School’s Spring Break is just around the corner from April 10 to 14 and now is the time to register students, ages 5 to 12, at one of the Miami Lakes’ Day Camps through partnerships with PEAR and the YMCA. The Program is Education, Afterschool and Resiliency (PEAR) camp is offered at the Town’s Youth Center “The Spot,” 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East. PEAR’s innovative wellnessbased 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. For information on PEAR, call Shelley Erasmus at 954-261-6154, or email shelley@pearprograms .com. The YMCA camp is offered at the Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The YMCA also offers a variety of enrichment options through sports, health and wellness programs, games, arts and crafts, tutoring, and recreational activities. For information, call 786370-7315.

Wednesday, April 5 – Disney Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Teens may bring friends and perform favorite Disney songs with the karaoke machine, test their knowledge on some Disney trivia, and show love for a favorite Disney character during a costume competition. For event details and more information, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/thespot, or call 305819-7768.

Local employers invited to participate in Student Job Fair scheduled for April 22 Town of Miami Lakes, in partnership with its Youth Activities Task Force and Economic Development Committee, will host a Student Job Fair to connect high school, college and graduating students with businesses looking to hire seasonal, entry-level and intern positions for this summer. The Job Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 22, at Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The previous Job Fairs drew over 30 local business participants and more than 100 students attended, many of which were hired.

Seniors’ St. Pat’s social scheduled for Sat., March 18 Annual Spring Fling, Easter Egg For the luck of the Irish, Miami Lakes residents 55 years Hunt on April 15 and older are invited to join in celebrating the luckiest of holidays at the Elderly Affairs Committee’s St. Patrick’s Day Social scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, at Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. Seating is limited and is provided on a first come, first served basic. Make sure to wear green. Transportation is provided from Town Hall by contacting Community Engagement and Outreach manager Clarisell De Cardenas at 305-364-6100.

Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force will host the annual Spring Fling on Saturday, April 15, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The free event begins at 10 a.m. with the annual Easter Egg Hunt for children 12 and under. There will be a petting zoo complete with bunnies, chicks and even pony rides, along with a photo booth and face painters. For more information, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/yatf, or email labossierek@miamilakesfl.gov, or 305-698-9308.

Miami Lakes encourages local businesses to participate in this free opportunity to meet potential interns and/or future employees. Space is limited and registration is required. Employers interested in participating need to submit a registration form by Friday, April 7. The forms can be found at www.miamilakes-fl.gov/bizresources. For more information and/or to register, contact Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist Ashley Shepple at shepplea@ miamilakes-fl.gov or call 305364-6100.

Town seeks hosts for network events In response to the recent business community survey, Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee realizes the necessity for afterhours networking events. The committee is urging the local restaurant community to host these future events to be held on a weekday between 6 and 8 p.m. with the intent of bringing the business community together and to market their establishments. Miami Lakes restaurant owners interested in participating in this effort are asked to contact Nicole Singletary at 305-5127132.

Movies in Park series adds two more nights; ‘Storks’ featured on March 24 Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force has been able to add two more movie nights to the Movies in the Park series thanks to event title sponsor Bella Mar Real Estate Group. Residents and their families are invited to join Junior the Stork and his friend Tulip, the only human on Stork Mountain, in a race to make their first-ever baby drop in a wild and revealing journey to restore the storks’ true mission in

the world. “Storks” is an animated film that will be featured at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 24, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The film stars comedy superstars Andy Sandberg, Jennifer Anniston and Kelsey Grammer. Bring blankets and chairs for a family-friendly evening of movie watching under the stars.

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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Town named a ‘Healthy Weight Community’ for second year in a row Miami Lakes has been recognized by Healthiest Weight Florida as a 2017 State Surgeon General Healthy Weight Community for the second year in a row. Through innovative programming for all ages, the Town is committed to making Miami

Lakes the healthiest community in the nation. Obesity is now an epidemic in the United States and in Florida, only 36 percent of adults are at a healthy weight. The health and wellness of Town residents is a top priority for the Town and has been

Town seeks nominations for Sports Hall of Fame inductees Miami Lakes’ Sports Hall of Fame committee has issued the first call for Hall of Fame Inductee nominations. The Sports Hall of Fame, an initiative brought forward by Mayor Manny Cid and supported by the Town Council, will be located in the new Miami Lakes Optimist Park Clubhouse at Optimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162 Street, which is nearing completion. The committee is seeking nominations to honor athletes, coaches, community members and

teams from the Town of Miami Lakes for outstanding contributions or achievements in sports. Nominations may be for an individual or a team that has excelled and/or brought positive recognition to the Town. Deadline for nominations is Wednesday, April 5. For information on the criteria and application, or to volunteer to serve on the Hall of Fame committee, contact Parks and Athletics manager Jeremy Bajdaun at Bajdaunj@miamilakes-fl.gov, or at 305-558-9382.

Youth Council hosts field trip for teens to Deering Estate Miami Lakes Youth Center Council is inviting teens to take a field trip to the Deering Estate from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 1. The Deering Estate is the previous home of the Deering Family, the developers of the famous Vizcaya Estate. Participants are advised to bring water shoes as they will explore Biscayne Bay’s aquatic

life, wade knee deep to catch fish, shrimp and crabs, learn about the marine life in the sea grass communities, and take a Mangrove boardwalk hike. Lunch and transportation will be provided. Space is limited and a $9 registration fee is required To sign up, contact Chris Hove at thespot@miamilakes-fl.gov, or call 305-819-7768.

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adopted in the Town’s strategic plan. The Town recently added 20 new programs in January bringing the recreation schedule to over 100 programs for residents of all ages and skill levels. In addition, the Farmers Market, boot camp and yoga sessions are now offered in Miami Lakes Picnic Park West every Saturday along with the monthly community bike rides. Miami Lakes continues to pursue grant funding to implement the Greenways and Trails master plan and include Complete Street concepts. For a complete list of programs and events, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/calendar.

Super Saturday features Bike Rodeo & Safety Day plus Farmer’s Market on March 18 Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force will hold the 19th annual Bike Rodeo and Safety Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, as part of the Town’s Super Saturday at the Park at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The Bike Rodeo and Safety Day is one of the committee’s longest running events and is considered one of the Town’s special “Play Days in Miami Lakes” under the prestigious “Playful City USA” designation. The event, sponsored in part by Andy’s Police Supply and the Miami Lakes Police Department, will provide children the opportunity to learn about bicycle safety

while interacting with various branches of law enforcement officers. The first 200 attendees will also receive a free helmet and a chance to win toys, prizes and one of 15 bikes in a raffle. Additional activities include a bike safety course, a K9 unit demonstration, photo booth fun, and more. Super Saturday at the Park will also include a Community Bike Ride with registration starting at 7:30 a.m. and the 5-mile familyfriendly loop opening at 8 a.m. The highly-popular weekly Farmer’s Market also will be open at the park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES NOTICE IS HEREWITH GIVEN that meetings of the Town Council of the Town of Miami Lakes, Florida, and its committees, have been scheduled for the following dates, times and locations:

Veterans Committee Meeting Thursday, March 16, 6:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Neighborhood Improvement Committee Meeting Thursday, March 16, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Economic Development Committee Meeting Tuesday, March 21, 5:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Tuesday, March 21, 6:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Public Safety Committee Meeting Tuesday, March 28, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Youth Activities Task Force Meeting Wednesday, April 5, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Thursday, April 6, 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.

TWO FEMALE OFFICERS of the Miami Lakes Policing Unit were recognized for their distinction and professionalism during Miami Lakes’ Cultural Affairs Committee’s Women’s History Month luncheon on March 4. Officers Rebeca Perez and Brandy Gonzalez are assigned to the Policing Unit’s day platoon. Town Commander George A. Perez thanked the Committee, the Mayor and Council for acknowledging their efforts. Pictured with Perez and the officers are (from left) Councilmembers Luis E. Collazo and Tim Daubert and Mayor Manny Cid.

Please be advised that two or more Councilmembers may be in attendance at the above events/meetings. This Notice dated March 17, 2017 at Miami Lakes, Fl. Gina Inguanzo, Town Clerk

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Council votes to hold public forum on I-75 bridges The Miami Laker staff Following Miami-Dade County Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision to request an FDOT study over opening up a bridge near Hialeah and possibly doing the same for N.W. 154 Street, Miami Lakes residents voiced concerns about the additional traffic the projects would bring to their neighborhoods. At issue is whether opening up the N.W. 170 Street bridge over I75 would make it more difficult for residents to reach their destinations, especially during peak hours. Most residents say they are stuck in traffic for about 47 minutes and an 1-75 overpass at 170 Street would make it impossible for them to get in and out of the areas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not trying to keep people out but we are trying to let people in here move around,â&#x20AC;? said

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Ben & Jerry’s introduces Child Support outreach event at Milander Ctr. State Attorney Katherine Entertainment in Hialeah. The order, those that have a suspended three new flavors and hosts a Fernandez Rundle, from the event is from 4 to 7 p.m. driver’s license and those who Miami Dade State Attorney’s This event is open to the public need to stop enforcement actions – Free Cone Day on April 4 Office, is leading a Child Support and will offer answers to legal visit the outreach event for By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Missy Elliot’s “Get Ur Freak On” sounds very similar to “get your free cone” so it makes sense that the Ben & Jerry’s mascot, a cow, will be dancing wildly to the song while those behind the counter pass out scoops of free ice cream cones on April 4 from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Ben & Jerry’s in the Royal Oaks Plaza. Ivan and Marcela Kozupytzya

first opened the Miami Lakes Ben & Jerry’s location two years ago and every free cone day they’ve hosted has seen lines reaching the end of the plaza. This event follows the recent unveiling of Ben & Jerry’s three all new flavors inspired by favorite cereals, Cocoa Loco, Frozen Flakes, and Fruit Loot. Visit Ben & Jerry’s at 15484 N.W. 77 Court., to taste one of the new cereal flavors and get a free cone.

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Mayor Manny Cid utilizes social media to reach residents As part of the Town of Miami Lakes’ campaign for transparency in government, Mayor Manny Cid has added a new social media component called “Miami Lakes Live” which is streamed live on the Town’s Facebook page. “I call this ‘reality politics’ and it is a very exciting new venture,” Cid told The Miami Laker. Several segments have already been streamed live including Cid waking across the closed N.W. 154 Street I-75 overpass to discuss its possible opening, another walking session with other councilmembers previewing the popular Miami Lakes Farmers Market, and a up-close-and-personal tour with the Town’s operations chief Tony Lopez of the soon-to-be completed Optimist Clubhouse. Cid explained the reason to move to social media. “We had been using emails to reach out to the community and it was just not working, we had to reach a larger audience. “Our Facebook page has over 5,000 followers and streaming live has allowed us to expand our reach. For example, we did a ‘Miami Lakes Live’ segment immediately following our March council meeting and we had 1,500 followers watching that video.” Residents can share the Town’s

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Miami Lakes launches ‘Where Business Grows’ The Town of Miami Lakes has launched a marketing campaign aimed at attracting new businesses. “Where Business Grows” is the tagline for the campaign which began this month to showcase the benefits of doing business in Miami Lakes.

“We’ve worked hard to cultivate a diverse, business-friendly community over the years,” said Mayor Manny Cid. “Through this campaign, we’re looking to solidify our position as the premiere business address of choice in South Florida.

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M. Lakes Congregational Church hosts ‘Enhance Fitness’ classes Spring is here, summer is just around the corner and Miami Lakes Congregational Church is inviting senior residents to participate in an “Enhance Fitness” class held three times each week at the church, 6701 Miami Lakeway South, across from Miami Lakes K-8 Center. “Enhance Fitness” is a group exercise class led by a certified instructor that improves balance, flexibility, bone density, endurance, coordination, mental sharpness, and reduces the risk of falling. The class is for age 55 years and up. Class times are Monday, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Thursday, 8:45 to 9:45 a.m.: and Friday, 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. For more information, call the church office at 305-822-4313. “ENHANCE FITNESS” classes are held every Monday, Thursday and Friday at Miami Lakes Congregational Church.

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Two Miami Lakes teens win 2017 Open Badminton medals By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Miami Lakes teens, Alyssa Moore and Nicole Calles represented Club Shula at the 2017 Open Badminton tournament recently held at the University of Miami. They brought home novice titles for their abilities. The high school sophomores, Moore a student at Barbara Goleman Senior High, and Calles, a student at Archbishop McCarthy High, entered the tournament in Women’s Doubles and defeated other competing high school students, college students, and adults to capture first place in doubles and medals in singles – Moore in first place and Calles in second. Moore is part of her high school’s badminton team and came in second place for the Girl’s Doubles at the Greater Miami Athletic Conference in 2016. Calles participated in her first badminton tournament at the Florida’s Sunshine Golden States where she came in first for Women’s Doubles. “Even though this sport isn’t as popular as many sports in Florida, there is a strong movement building up at the moment and I would love to be a part of that,” said Calles “I have had a great experience with Club Shula’s badminton as

NICOLE CALLES (left) and ALYSSA MOORE show off their first and second place badminton tourney medals. the people that attend are very friendly and great players that push me to become a better player myself,” said Moore. It was Calles idea to enter the 2017 Open Badminton tournament with Moore as a team. “I asked Alyssa to join me in the competition because I had faith that we would go far as a team,” said Calles. “Shula’s Badminton Club is an amazing opportunity for young people to make friends, work out and be healthy. Overall, I wouldn’t trade spending any of my Sundays in any other place than Shula’s.”

Our Lady of the Lakes, Immaculate Conception basketball game at AAA Before the Miami Heat face the Phoenix Suns, two middle school basketball teams will take center court at the American Airlines Arena. Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School and Immaculate Conception boys’ basketball teams will clash on the Heat’s home court, from 2 to 4 p.m., Tuesday, March

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Mater Lakes’ Bears wrestling team scores a highest-ever 4th place in state tournament Mater Lakes Academy’s Bears wrestling team competed at the FHSAA state tournament on March 3–4 at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee. The school congratulated the student athletes who qualified in the highest ranking in the wrestling program. Cole Schwartzberg, junior, in the 220 lb. weight class, and Nestor Nunez, sophomore, in the 152 lb. weight class, both were Region Champions in their respective weight classes in the competition held at Cardinal Gibbons on February 24–25. Both Regional championships were a first for Mater Lakes in Wrestling. Omar Armengol, sophomore, was a regional runner-up and earned the opportunity to wrestle in the state tournament as well. In the state competition, Schwartzberg placed 4th in the 220 lb. weight class, the highest ever in the wrestling program. Schwartzberg had to forfeit the match for third place due to an injury earlier in the tournament. “Unfortunately, I couldn’t wrestle in the third place match, because I know I could have won that match, but I cannot wait for next year. I know I will win!” Nunez, ended the tournament 2-2 in 6th place in the 152 lb. weight class and Armengol finished 1-2 in the 120 lb. weight class. “All three wrestlers will be back next season and we are look-

COLE SCHWARTZBERG, a junior, placed 4th in 220 lb. class at state tournament. He is joined by coach Brandon Neifeld. ing to win a state title and reach the podium. Mater Lakes finished with the highest team score in the 1A state tournament out of all other 1A schools in Dade County and 19th overall in the state,” said coach Brandon Neifeld. “Despite our challenges, we have built a competitive wrestling program at Mater Lakes Academy. All three wrestlers that competed will do it again next year and I know we will have more wrestlers in the state tournament and they will make it further,” said David Rovirosa, the school’s athletic director.

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American softball star Erika Castroman leads Christmas drive for homeless By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff American High softball star Erika Castroman is not only playing like an All-Dade player this year, but she’s batting a thousand beyond the diamond. Last Christmas, Castroman distributed 50 backpacks filled with items for hygiene, including deodorant, shampoo, soap, toothpaste and hand sanitizers, as well as toothbrushes, combs and face towels to the homeless people who were sleeping in the streets or under the facade of buildings in downtown Miami. Castroman said she encountered the destitute people while visiting her uncle’s house on Christmas Day in 2015 and it broke her heart to see the displaced people lacking the necessity of life and without a roof over their heads. She decided to give the backpacks to the homeless each Christmas, which started last year. This year, she’s hoping to distribute more than 100 backpacks to the homeless. “In October 2016, Erika told us what she wanted to do,” said her parents, Ivette and Alex Castroman, said. “She wanted to do something special for the homeless community. But she didn’t want to give out little goody bags filled with candy, she wanted to give the homeless things they needed and that they could use.” Alex Castroman said in a short period of time, his daughter was

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Several Miami Lakes area students compete in Miami Herald’s 77th annual Spelling Bee The Miami Herald’s 77th Annual Spelling Bee for MiamiDade and Monroe counties had a repeat winner in Vasundra Govindarajan, a seventh grader from Archimedean Middle Conservatory, who is heading to the 90th Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington from May 28 to June 4.

Govindarajan’s winning word was “boiserie.” Second place went to Kyler Pace from Ransom Everglades Middle School and third place to Lauren Garcia-Stille from Gulliver Academy. Local students who participated in the competition held at Jungle Island on Tuesday, March 7 were Rafael de la Cova and Mariel

Dorismond from Our Lady of the Lakes, Leana Lee and Savannah Hernandez from Miami Lakes K-8 Center, Abel Gonzales from Mater Academy Charter Middle School and Sebastian Valenzuela from Mater Lakes Academy Middle School.

Bob Graham Education Ctr. students participate in SECME Olympiad at M. Dade College

AN ELITE GROUP of students from Bob Graham Education Center participated in the 2017 Science and Engineering Fair and the SECME Olympiad at Miami Dade College North Campus in early February. The participants were fourth grader Alecxavier Estrada, fifth grader Adrianna Leal, sixth grader Sofia Gervan, seventh grader Morgan Knight, and eighth graders Sofia Dubon and Naomi Rodriguez. In the bridge category, eighth graders Armani Estrada, Ashley Pineda and Cecilia Valle competed with their hand-made bridges. The STEM Academy competed in the Water Rocket, Mouse Trap, Banner, VEX IQ, Brain Bowl, Math Bowl and Essay competitions.

GettingSmart honors M-Dade Schools Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has been included in GettingSmart.com’s Smart List: “30 School Districts Worth Visiting.” The online information source identifies M-DCPS as one of “30 districts that are changing the trajectory of both education and their communities by working on blended, personalized and competency-based learning.” “The shared vision and life’s work of the Miami-Dade County

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FIU holds ‘CarFit’ event at Shula’s Athletic Club

FIU’S Occupational Therapy graduate students will be giving CarFit assessments at Shula’s Athletic Club on April 8.

Spanish Lake Elementary students selected to participate in UNICEF Kid Power program The more students move, the more points are earned. That’s the basis of the UNICEF program taking place at Spanish Lake Elementary where students were selected by Scholastic achievement to participate in the Kid Power Program. Each student is given a fitness band from UNICEF which is linked to a tablet in their classroom which tracks steps taken as well as the progress in other schools which have been selected to participate in this program. Additionally, each student is given a UNICEF Kid Power Passport for them to track their travels around the world to places with severely malnourished children. Through their points, a therapeutic packet is unlocked which

By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Florida International University’s Department of Occupational Therapy is partnering with Shula’s Athletic Club for a CarFit event on April 8 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Shula’s Athletic Club parking lot just south of Main Street in Miami Lakes. The event is free and open to the public of all ages but particularly for older drivers to improve the fit of their vehicle for safety and comfort. CarFit is a national program developed by AAA, AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association. Those leading the event are graduate students from FIU’s occupational therapy department which is a cohort of 54 students, class of 2018.

With physical changes that come with age, it’s important to make adjustments to improve safety, including adjustment to vehicles and the way drivers sit inside them. The students will be making suggestions on how to adjust the seat and mirrors to break poor habits that lead to excessive wear and tear on the body and even injury. Every participant in the event will have a form with a list of recommendations of vehicle adjustments and a gift bag with information on driver safety. Bilingual students will be available to help those who speak only Spanish. To attend the CarFit event, register on site and park vehicles in designated areas for assessment. For more information visit www.car-fit.org.

SPANISH LAKE ELEMENTARY students are participating in UNICEF’s program to help those in need around the globe. helps provide for these needy children as well as the program participants who are learning about the places throughout the world where need exists. While enhancing their own fit-

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DRESSED as The Cat in the Hat, the First Lady of Miami Lakes, Melissa Cid visited the students at Bob Graham Education Center on March 2 for Read Across America Day, a day that celebrates reading and the birthday of Dr. Seuss. The National Education Association put forth this initiative to encourage annual reading and awareness that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading. Cid visited selected classes to read Dr. Seuss books to the students. She was welcomed by principal Yecenia Martinez-Lopez.

FEBRUARY was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;great monthâ&#x20AC;? for a group of students at Miami Lakes Middle School. The 98 students achieved their goal when they met the requirements for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;I-ROCK, I READYâ&#x20AC;? incentive program, completing at least 250 minutes of instructional activities with an overall performance of 75 percent or above on a monthly basis. On March 3, the students were rewarded, during a ceremony, with a Certificate of Recognition, movie, soda and popcorn. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The incentive program is in full effect through the end of the school year in an effort to motivate students to complete their i-Ready Math activities,â&#x20AC;? said Omaida Torres, the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mathematics Department chairperson.

Lenten services The season of lent began on March 1 with Ash Wednesday. Sunrise Presbyterian Church, 18400 N.W. 68 Avenue, is continuing the season with a soup and bread meal at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall on March 15, 22, 29, and April 5. The Lenten Series is titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Galilee to Jerusalem Journey of a Pilgrimâ&#x20AC;? where the service will biblically trace the footsteps of Jesus. For more information, contact the church at 305-821-5841 or visit www.sunrisepc.org.

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Pace’s First Responder/EMT Academy has 12 graduates By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker For the past several years, Pace High School has offered its STEM First Responder EMT Academy to its students in conjunction with Barry University. The program is a four-year track designed to help students who want to pursue a job as a paramedic and prepare them for pre-med and medical school. After learning health science in their freshman year and anatomy and physiology in their sophomore year, academy students take Emergency Medical Responder I in their junior year, where they become certified in CPR, first aid, and AED and learn to respond to medical emergencies. For their senior year, academy students are taught by Barry University EMT instructors who also work as firefighters and paramedics. As part of their final year, academy students are considered students of Barry University. They are required to attend clinicals at Cleveland Clinic in Weston, where they work emergency room

rotations and ask patients medical questions. They are also required to have five ride-alongs with the Miami-Dade Ambulance Company and the Coral Gables Fire Department. After passing their final exam and graduating from the academy, students will be able to sit for the EMT certification state exam once they turn 18. “We want to make sure everyone feels prepared to sit for the EMT certification exam after graduation,” said the Lead Teacher Taylor Wilmoth. Senior Starlla Dabady is one of the 12 students in this year’s graduating EMT Academy class. She will be taking the EMT certification state exam once she turns 18 and plans to go medical school to major in pediatrics. “Being in an academy gave me options for jobs that most high school students wouldn’t have,” said First Responder/EMT Academy senior Haley D’Alessandro.

SENIORS from the Pace High School’s First Responder/EMT Academy pose for their class photo. Students who graduate from the academy become eligible to sit for the EMT certification state exam.

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M.L. Educational Center’s Emily Norat accepted to Air Force Academy By Jennifer Perez Special to The Miami Laker Getting into the Air Force Academy is no easy feat, for Miami Lakes Educational Center student Emily Norat it took six essays, a physical exam, a fitness test (taken three times), and four interviews over the course of a year. Given the rigorous and long process to apply to the Air Force Academy, one might think this was a lifelong dream for Norat, however, it all began with her older brother’s interest in enlisting. Because of this, her father invited them both to meet his friend who worked in air traffic control. What really sparked her interest was visiting the Colorado Springs Air Force Academy. Witnessing how goal-oriented the students were and how much they value education and integrity convinced Norat to apply. “They have this saying: ‘We will not lie, steal, or cheat, nor tolerate anyone among us who does,’” she said. “You see cheating all the time, but there [in the Air Force Academy] they don’t tolerate it, they’re really strict about it. The knowledge you have should be yours.” She met with Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, who after

meeting Norat, was willing to nominate and recommend her to the Academy. She had been working on her application since November 2015 and it all paid off when she was called down to principal Loudes Diaz’s office. There, Diaz revealed that she had good news and put the phone on speaker. It was DiazBalart calling to let her know that she had received an appointment into the academy. “I was in shock, I just immediately started crying. Mrs. Diaz was tearing up and she said she was proud of me.” For Norat, being in the military changes everything – as someone who is passionate about the medical field and helping others, it’s important to her to be able to serve people and her country. Though Norat had many doubts during the application process about whether or not she was making the right choice, she feels like there’s always going to be doubt about the things you do. In June, Norat will graduate with honors from MLEC as a certified pharmacy technician, just a few weeks before she has to make her way to Colorado to start training. She will be the first student from MLEC to be accepted into the Air Force Academy – a huge

MLEC principal Lourdes Diaz stands with student Emily Norat who was accepted into the Air Force Academy. honor. Still, she remains humble and has committed herself to getting in shape before she has to go through six weeks of cadet training. After that, it’s a nine year commitment to the Air Force. “I’m not dropping out. I’m mentally preparing myself so that I have the mental strength to overcome any physical obstacles that are in my way,” she said. As for what happens once she’s in the academy, Norat only knows that she wants to work her way up past second lieutenant and eventually work in the medical field.

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Three Miami Lakes area schools honored for magnet school achievements Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) received 42 awards from the Magnet Schools of America (MSA) for the 20162017 award cycle. For the sixth year in a row, M-DCPS out-performed all other school districts nationwide. MSA, a national organization representing over 4,000 magnet

His House plans annual gala and silent auction on Saturday, April 1 His House Children’s Home (HHCH) is known for its spectacular Silent Auction items offered at the organization’s annual galas. This year’s theme is “Seeds of Kindness” and will be taking place on April 1 at 12:30 p.m. at Jungle Island’s Treetop Ballroom, 111 Parrot Jungle Trail in Miami. The event will feature Mistress of Ceremony Ruthie J. Velez, a public speaker and on-air radio host at Z Radio. Individuals and companies can sponsor the banquet by getting in touch with HHCH at 305-4300085. For more information on His House Children’s Home, the private, faith-based, non-profit organization dedicated to restoring joy to the lives of children from newborn to 18 years of age, visit www.hhch.org.

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schools and programs, annually recognizes magnet schools and programs for their commitment to high academic standards, curriculum innovation, successful diversity efforts, specialized teaching staffs, and parent/community involvement. Of the 89 schools across the United States that received the coveted Magnet School of Excellence Merit Award, 20 are part of Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Additionally, Miami-Dade County magnet schools received 22 of 156 Magnet School of Distinction Merit Awards. Schools earning the MSA Merit Award, whether Distinction or Excellence, rank within the top five percent of all magnet schools in the nation. Schools awarded the Magnet School of Excellence Merit Award not only excel in all areas measured, but serve as National Exemplary Magnet School Models. Miami-Dade County’s awardwinning public magnet schools in Miami Lakes and surrounding areas were Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School for its Legal Studies, iPrep Academy, and Digital Media & Technology magnet programs; Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy for Math & Science Technology and Life Science magnet programs; and Miami Lakes Educational Center for its Career Themed MultiMagnet program, all of which received a School of Excellence distinction.

His House hosts $100K Challenge His House Children’s Home, located at 20000 N.W. 47 Avenue, encourages the community to participate in the $100,000 match challenge sponsored by the Batchelor Foundation. For every dollar donated the Batchelor Foundation matches the donation up to $100,000. As of March 10, $67,708 has been donated. Those who donate $50 or more get a “Love is Louder than DNA” t-shirt and those who donate $25 will receive a “Love is Louder than DNA” coffee mug. To donate visit w w w. h h c h . o rg / m a t c h opportunity. The center, which currently serves over 200 children, restores the lives of those children from newborn to 17 years old by providing a safe and nurturing environment. The 27 year old organization has served over 14,000 foster care children and 6,000 unaccompanied children from all over Latin America. For more information, visit www.hhch.org or call 305-4300085.

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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.....................8 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

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

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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

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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

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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

ML Congregational Church’s Spring Rummage Sale set for March 25 The UCC Women of Miami Lakes Congregational Church have been holding a fall and spring rummage sale over the last 28 years. The profits from these sales have benefitted different local and global charities as well as needy families and individuals in the community. This year’s Spring Rummage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, March 25 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. A variety of items are for sale including clothing, shoes, appliances, and more. The funds raised will benefit those in need and the event helps the planet in small way by reusing and recycling. The church is located at 6701 Miami Lakeway South across from the Miami Lakes K-8 Center. For more information call the church office at 305-8224313.

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

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6167 Miami Lakes Dr. East, Miami Lakes, FL 33014

305.822.7444

305.822.8216 Website: www.wesellfloridanow.com

Live in Miami Lakes Luxury

• Large 1, 2 and 3 bedroom rentals • 2 and 3 bedroom Townhomes* • Stainless steel appliances with • Resort style pool with granite countertops* large sunning area • Washer & Dryer in every unit • Controlled access entry • 24-hour emergency maintenance • Shula’s Athletic Club Benefit * Select units

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Lynn Matos Realtor Associate

305-790-7952 I sold these homes... I can sell yours too! RE/MAX Unique Realty

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FOR RENT 3/2.5 luxury townhome with 2-car garage, gated community, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, wood laminate floors, hurricane impact windows, fitness studio, 24 hr. maintenance. From $2570 monthly. Call 305-821-1138.

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Your Hometown Realtors

Jyoti Laungani

Serving Miami Lakes And The

ROSA NELL HAMMER

Broker/Associate

Your Trusted Advisor and Real Estate Resource

(305) 898-9315

(786) 301-9520

MIAMI LAKES

Realtor-Commercial and Residential Serving All Your Real Estate Needs. Local, National and World Wide Markets BUYING • SELLING • RENTING • INVESTING

ALLAN PELAEZ Broker/Associate

Surrounding Areas For Over 50 Years!

Call a Miami Lakes Resident and Professional Realtor Today!

305-801-7890

SOLD

Email: JyotiLaungani@gmail.com Visit www.JyotiLaungani.com

8495 N.W. 168 Ter. Reduced $694,000

Call for a Free Market Analysis!

14639 Glencairn Road REDUCED $599,000

Great custom built 5/4 2-story home in west Royal Oaks section. 1 bedroom downstairs w/private bath. New A/C units incl. a 5-ton unit. Dramatic 20’ ceilings Huge master bedroom with sitting area and balcony w/access to pool area via spiral staircase. Recently painted exterior. Accordion shutters, new front door, breakfast nook, enormous heated pool/spa. Covered patio with island bar great for entertaining.

Move in condition! 1-story house in sought after Lake Elizabeth subdivision. Upgraded kitchen with lots of extras. Wine cooler, lazy susan, pull out drawers & appliance garage. Exterior features lush landscaping including Royal and Date Palms, accordion shutters, circular driveway w/approach & keystone front porch.

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CELEBRATING 31 YEARS REAL ESTATE EXCELLENCE

The Team Saumell Miami-Dade, Broward ~¶& Palm Beach

Martha S. Bennett CELL: 561-713-7175 Email: martirunner@gmail.com

Gardenia Saumell CELL: 305-308-9621 Email: miamirealty@yahoo.com

SOLD 15020 Royal Palm Lane $199,900 Great starter home in the heart of Miami Lakes. Within walking distance to Main Street and across street from Cypress Village Shopping Center currently expanding and remodeling to include Starbucks. One-story villa has tankless water heater, tiled throughout. Well kept unit in a private street. Low HOA $600 per year. Great investment property as well.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

9888 Nob Hill Court REDUCED $137,500 Great condo in move in condition. Ground level overlooking the lake. Beautiful kitchen with breakfast nook, wine cooler and dishwasher. Washer and dryer inside the unit. Excellent location near Sawgrass Mall, Publix and I-75. Bathroom recently remodeled. Amenities include picnic area and community pool.

Miami Lakes Realty & Welcome Center • In The Lobby of Don Shula’s Hotel

6850 Main Street Miami Lakes, FL 33014 • (305) 822-9800

WE SELL MIAMI LAKES SERVINGMIAMI MIAMILAKES LAKES FOR YEARS SERVING FOROVER OVER2625 YEARS

Arturo Rodriguez, P.A.

Maria Victoria Zarate-Rodriguez

305-827-4521 305-308-9482 Broker-Associate

Realtor-Associate

786-348-7780

NEW LISTING Royal Oaks - Miami Lakes Elegant 5/5 custom built & gated home in the exclusive Royal Oaks community. Renovated kitchen & baths, marble floors, high volume ceilings, smart home capacities, oversized driveway, 3-car garage, patio/terrace overlooks pool & gazebo. $1,087,500.

Royal Oaks - Miami Lakes

Loch Lomond - Miami Lakes Remarkable 4/3 home with panoramic lake front views. Situated on a 3 home cul-de-sac, this 18,000 s.f. lot offers a very private setting. Home is over 4,000 s.f. with circular driveway & 2-car garage, plus stunning pool area overlooking the lake. $850,000.

Loch Lomond - Miami Lakes

Loch Lomond - Miami Lakes Totally remodeled 4 bed/4 bath home with direct golf course panoramic views! Home sits on 20,000 s.f. lot with all modern baths & kitchen w/S/S appliances, quartz countertops & a spacious center island. All porcelain & hardwood floors. Circular drive large enough for 20 cars $1,150,000..

Loch Lomond - Miami Lakes Spectacular 4/4.5 home centrally located in gated golf course community. Home sits on oversized lot with nearly 4500 sq.ft. of living area. Coral rock walls & accents, high ceilings wiith wood finishes in family room. Large master suite w/balcony, backyard w/BBQ overlooking pool. $880,000.

Country Club of Miami

Loch Lomond - Miami Lakes

Renovated 4 bed/4 bath plus den home located in Golf Course community. Modern detail throughout w/granite countertops, wood cabinets and all new S/S appliances plus new marble floors. Newly redone bathrooms, all impact doors/windows. Cascade pool overlooking golf course. $680,000.

Enjoy breathtaking long lake views in a unique home perfecty located in gated golf course community. Courtyardstyle home has 5 bed/ 3 baths. Oversize 15,000 s.f. lot. Top-of-line renovations. Home has all impact doors/windows, and soaring high volume ceilings throughout. $975,000.

Stunning 4 bed/ 3 bath home located in gated community. Soaring high volume ceilings, security system, and plantation shutters. Remodeled eat-in kitchen w/all S/S appliances, granite counters, wood cabinets. Large covered patio, generous pool area, built-in BBQ & wet bar. $598,500.

4 bed/ 2.5 bath home located in exclusive gated golf course community of Loch Lomond, Ever-ending golf course views througohout, all wod/marble floors, 2-car garage, spacious gourmet-style kitchen w/Sub-Zero fridge, granite counters, wood cabinets, large covered patio and lovely pool area. $1,025,000.

Royal Oaks - Miami Lakes Extravagant 5 bed/7.5 bath home features marble finishes, floor to ceiling in bathroom renovations, remodeled kitchen with state-of-the-art finishes. Home can be converted to 6-bedroom size. Covered patio overlooking lovely pool area and serene lake. Spectacular landscaping. $1,350,000.

Royal Palm Estates - Miami Lakes

Century Gardens - Miami Lakes

West Lake Gardens Estate - Miami Lakes

5 bed/ 3 bath home in private community with nearly 4,000 sq.ft. living area. Home sits on a cul-de-sac on oversized lot. Soaring high vaulted ceilings, gourmet style eat-in kitchen, generaous upstairs master suite, second master downstairs. Gazebo, large covered patio and pool. $665,000.

Stunning 4/3 home featuring soaring high volume ceilings, spacious gourmet kichen w/all S/S appliances, wood cabiinetry, granite counters & cozy breakfast area. Downstairs guest bedroom/bath, large master w/balcony & oversized walk-in closets. Outdoor summer kitchen in pool area. $465,000.

Beautifully maintained 3/2 gem centrally located in Miami Lakes. Renovated kitchen with wood cabinetry, generous family and living room, ideal for any occasion. Vaulted ceilings, one-car garage and ample driveway. Large covered terrace overlooking the home’s wonderful backyard. $778,000.

PENDING SALE

SOLD

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