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Miami Lakes Hotel & Golf debuts at Golf Club Vol. 45, No. 2

Miami Lakes Hotel and Golf made it’s official debut on December 19, 2018. Located in the heart of Miami Lakes at 7601 Miami Lakes Drive, between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, the boutique style hotel next door to Shula’s Golf Club changed it’s name from Hotel Indigo Miami Lakes to Miami Lakes Hotel and Golf.

The hotel and golf resort brings a sweet vibe to this oncerural community; a sugarcane farm turned cow town that now

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thrives with a variety of unique offerings. Visitors will find colorful reminders of this town’s sugar-coated past throughout this vibrant hotel.

At Miami Lakes Hotel and Golf, the staff is all about attention to detail, personalized experiences, and going above and beyond for their guests. The attentive staff members are always ready to fulfill any request. They pride themselves on providing quality service, one guest at a time!

Time to Rock ‘N Roll

JOIN MIAMI LAKES CONGREGATIONAL at 6 p.m. on Saturday, February 2, as the Old Dogs Band will be performing live. The band fuses old and new school sounds with an eclectic blend of Blues and Rock ‘N Roll music. Donation is $15 at the door.

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Miami Lakes Hotel and Golf sits on the beautiful Senator Golf Course, a fun yet challenging 18 holes of championship golf just steps away from the lobby. Wake up to refreshing views of the greens and wander down to the 23 Bar & Bistro, offering breakfast and dinner daily, serving a locally influenced flare with a hot Latin twist.

After a delicious steaming cup of Cuban coffee, take a ride on the complimentary shuttle to Main Street’s many attractions including The Spa at Shula’s, Shula’s Athletic Club and a wide array of restaurants and shops.

Only 14 miles away from Miami Beach, this quaint pet friendly hotel features chic and contemporary accommodations ideal for business or leisure.

Miami Lakes Hotel and Golf has everything a visitor would seek for the perfect South Florida getaway!

For more information and THE MIAMI LAKES HOTEL AND GOLF CLUB lobby welreservations, call toll free 1- comes visitors to the boutique property nestled next to the 833-276-6544 or 305-556- Senator Golf Course.

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The nonprofit Giving Gators, Miami Lakes councilmembers, Miami-Dade County Public School officials and sponsors joined forces to bring in the spirit of the holidays to local schools.

Giving Gators collected Wish Lists from students in grades Pre-K to 12 who were asking to receive much needed articles including laptops, bicycles, and sneakers.

With the assistance of the community, and local business sponsors, the effort was able to raise over $2,800 in contributions to make the wish lists come true.

“The students smiles were priceless when opening their gifts,” said Daylin Garcia of Giving Gators. “We are appreciative of all the sponsors and volunteers who made this event happen.”

To ensure a safe learning environment and violent-free learning place, the Miami-Dade County School Board adopted a newly-revised Code of Student Conduct (COSC), which is aligned to recent local, state and federal mandates with an emphasis on promoting a safe learning environment to ensure academic success.

The COSC sets the standards of conduct expected of students in a purposeful safe learning environment in which the principles of care, courtesy and respect for the rights of others is valued.

The move was a state requirement for public schools in Florida in the wake of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting massacre in Parkland where confused killer Nikolas Cruz killed 17 students and teachers and injured 17 others last year on Valentine Day’s

After the shooting, state lawmakers imposed new laws to ensure safety among students and teachers and programs for students battling mental health issues.

To prevent violence at schools, Miami-Dade County Public Schools revised the COSC in hopes of easing the fears of parents, students, administrators and teachers.

Most of the COSC revisions focus on the following: • Scope of Authority • Values Matter Recognition • Behaviors and Range of Corrective Strategies • Bullying and Harassment • Off-campus conduct • Threat of Violence • Under the Influence • Use of Technology and Computer-related offenses • Zero Tolerance Policy • Assignment to an Alternative Education Setting • Denial of Participating in Social and Extracurricular Activities • Denial of Bus Privileges • Manifestation Determination Procedures • Mental Health Services • New Glossary Terms The COSC highlights that threats and other behaviors committed on or off the school campus may be violations of the COSC and Florida law.

Any violations may result in disciplinary actions imposed by local law enforcement authorities, in addition to those of the school/district.

Now, parents/guardians, students, teachers, school site administrators can access the COSC by visiting http://ehandbooks.dadeschools.net/policies/90/index.htm.

In addition, schools will be sending all parents/guardians a letter regarding the newly adopted COSC along with a copy of the Acknowledgement of Receipt and Review.

Miami-Dade School Board revises and updates Student Conduct Code emphasizing safe learning environment

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All you have to do is submit an original piece of artwork with the theme of: Best Day EVER Artwork can be done in a variety of mediums (paint, photography, collage, pencil art, etc.)

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2019 * Open to all children in grades K-12 who live in Miami Lakes OR attend a Miami Lakes public school (Miami Lakes K-8 Center, Bob Graham Education Center, Miami Lakes Middle School, Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High, Barbara Goleman Senior High School, or Miami Lakes Educational Center) or a Miami Lakes private school.

For more details and/or download the entry form please visit: www.mainstreetmiamilakes.com or contact The Graham Companies at 305.817.4050.

M.L. Chamber hosts new and retiring managers THE MIAMI LAKER

By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff Before joining the ranks of the fire department, Edward Pidermann was a certified mortician, conducting the preparation of a deceased person for funeral and burial arrangements. “I found it not to be inspirational,� Pidermann quipped. “I made a career change and with the help of a friend, I spent 30 years as a Miami firefighter.�

Pidermann’s three decade public service career meticulously prepared him for his new role as the new town manager for Miami Lakes.

The Town Council tapped Pidermann, who previously was an assistant chief of management service for Broward County’s fire department, to replace Alex Rey, who’s retiring to take advantage of the government Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP).

Rey passed the torch on to his successor at last week’s Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce membership meeting at Don Shula’s Hotel, where the two were the guest speakers for the event.

Pidermann’s official start date is Monday, February 4, and Rey agreed to stay on as a consultant until March.

Pidermann, 56, was conceived in Cuba but born in Miami.

He said his mother and father were unaware she was pregnant when they left the communist country. “I was made in Cuba and born in Miami,� Pidermann said.

Pidermann said he was raised in Hialeah and moved to Miami Lakes in 1992.

He graduated from Monsignor Edward Pace High School, Miami Dade College and St. Thomas University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree.

He earned his Master’s in public administration from Florida International University.

Pidermann said he initially retired as a firefighter following

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a 30-year career, but accepted a friend’s job offer to join him as his assistant chief in Broward County. “I came out of retirement after a friend was appointed the fire chief and I accepted it,� he said.

Since he moved to Miami Lakes, Pidermann has been active in the community, serving as coach at the Optimist Club of Miami Lakes, where he coached his kids in baseball, softball and basketball.

He was the first member of the Miami Lakes Youth Activity Task Force and served on the original Miami Lakes Charter Committee, which crafted out the town’s own constitution.

As the new town manager, Pidermann said customer service is his top priority. “The industry that I came from, customer service was No. 1,� he said. “I want to make it the top priority here. Whatever we can do to help our customers, we will do it.�

Pidermann also said the residents’ participation is a big part of his vision in moving the town forward. “I want residents to be very involved with participating in our town’s affairs,� he said. “Decisions involving people, they should be involved in the decision-making process because that produces the best results.�

Rey, the town manager for more than 16 years, said Pidermann is up to the challenge to keep Miami Lakes moving in the right direction. “I think he will work real hard to make the community a success,� Rey said.

Rey highlighted the town’s accomplishments during his tenure as town manager.

He said the entire stormwater drainage system, and other infrastructure built as part of the

original Miami Lakes community, has been all upgraded.

Rey said Miami Lakes took over the streets and recreational parks, and the special taxing districts for street lighting, pocket and picnic parks, security guard gates and lake maintenance from Miami-Dade, and developed a relationship with the town’s committees, the Miami Lakes Optimist Club and Miami Lakes United Soccer Club that created recreation programs for more than 1,000 kids and 100 town events for residents.

He said the Veteran’s Day Parade, the Fourth of July celebration and the new Food and Wine Festival Tasting are popular among residents and visitors. “The community participation has been amazing,� Rey said.

Rey said the town completed its upgrade projects at Royal Oaks Park, and the facility was so impressive that Club Atletico Penarol, the 127 year-old Uruguayan soccer team, which is ranked among the top 50 greatest soccer club teams in the world, has decided to make the recreation facility its practice home.

Under Rey, the town renovated the Mary Collins Community Center and built a basketball court at the park, and built two new facilities, the Youth Center at Picnic Park East and the clubhouse for the Optimist Club. “Is the job done? No,� Rey said. “Are we moving in the right direction? I think so.�

Pidermann praised Rey for a job well done and plans to establish a similar but different administration to help accomplish his goals. “It’ll be a little different from Alex Rey but produce the same results,� Pidermann said.

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RETIRING TOWN MANAGER Alex Rey (left) and new Town Manager Edward Pidermann (right) are presented Certificates of Appreciation for their guest appearances at the January Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce luncheon by president Magaly Rubio.

Andrea Rechichi is MLEC ‘Principal of the Day’

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By Aileen Delgado Special to The Miami Laker When Andrea Graham-Rechichi’s great-grandfather went to his father and said, “Dad, don’t sell the land, let’s develop it,” he had a vision for what Miami Lakes could be.

Three generations later, Graham-Rechichi is working to maintain that dream, to “carry out a legacy,” continue building a town that feels like home.

“My grandfather, made this company a community. I have watched this community around me develop throughout the years, and the people make this their home,” she said.

She knows what that means.

Graham-Rechichi grew up in Miami Lakes, attending both Miami Lakes Elementary and Miami Lakes Middle School.

Graham-Rechichi recently visited Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC). She was given the opportunity to take charge, as well as a time to shine as she became “Principal of the Day” for MLEC students.

She toured every classroom and every hallway, visiting our labs and getting a feel for what it’s like to live and learn at MLEC. She also had the opportunity to visit The Harbinger

newsroom and share her vision for the town, as well as her own history with the town that her family founded.

Graham-Rechichi attended the University of ColoradoBoulder for her undergraduate studies. “I didn’t know what I wanted to do when I grew up,” she said. But she soon realized that she was passionate about history and politics. Ultimately, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and went on to join AmeriCorps, where she worked with children and closing the digital divide.

“I don’t think that where a person is born should determine who they can become,” said Graham-Rechichi. Her work with children inspired her to do more, to see education as a way to help communities thrive. It inspired her to earn a master’s degree in non-profit management from The New School for Public Engagement in New York City.

When she returned home to Miami Lakes, she spent some time as a program director at Honeyshine inc., where she was able to mentor young girls in building life skills for a stable future.

She was working non-stop.

Then, one particularly busy holiday season, at a family dinner, her aunt helped her realize that she was the perfect fit for the family company. She could use her skills and her passion for community building right here, at home.

Soon after, she became Vice President of Customer and Corporate Relations for The Graham Companies and began revamping the company’s community relations.

She has launched the town’s social media accounts and continued to grow the town’s annual Festival of Lights, which has continued to grow since she took charge of it five years ago.

Now, it’s a place where you see “everyone, from old to young, dancing around the fountain,” she said. This was, she said, always the goal of the festival, a place to bring the community together.

“My father always instilled in me to do something that I was passionate about and that I loved,” she said. “I am passionate about education. I’m an activist and my work allows me to continue my family’s legacy and to also give time to causes and organizations that I love,” she said.

By Norma Ardila Special to The Miami Laker Miami Dade College (MDC) will once again provide free tax preparation services to lowincome individuals, the elderly and non-English speaking residents throughout Miami Dade County as part of the Internal Revenue’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA).

Administered and staffed by Miguel B. Fernandez School of Global Business, Trade and Transportation faculty and students, services will be available at various MDC campuses.

Launched 25 years ago, the VITA program initially began at the Wolfson Campus and was extended to other locations, including the North, Kendall,

InterAmerican, Homestead and Hialeah campuses. VITA Centers are supervised by MDC’s School of Business professors and experienced coordinators.

Students serve as volunteers who prepare free individual income tax returns for other students, their families and the general public. The returns are reviewed by the professors or experienced coordinators before being electronically filed with the IRS. Every year the college wide VITA Program has between 80 and 100 volunteers.

Requirements to have taxes prepared through the VITA program include social security card and social security cards of any dependents to be claimed; Photo ID; W-2 earnings state-

ment; 1099 MISC (for selfemployed only); 1099 INT (interest income); and any documents pertaining to expenses to be claimed.

Federal income tax returns must be in the mail and postmarked no later than Monday, April 15, 2019.

The nearest MDC VITA location in northwest Miami-Dade is MDC’s North Campus (from now to April 11), 11380 N.W. 27 Ave., Bldg. 3, First Floor, Room 3101. Walk-ins: Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Tel. 305-237-1199. Languages spoken: English, Spanish, and Creole For more information about the MDC/IRS VITA program, call 305-237-3151.

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Preview of January 15 Town Council meeting THE MIAMI LAKER

By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff The Miami Lakes Town Council was expected to approve three ordinances on first reading, several resolutions including awarding contracts for capital improvement projects and council members’ new business proposals during the January 15 regular Town Council meeting.

• Council members were expected to give their initial approval for an ordinance which would protect tree canopy throughout the town and adopt the town’s Beautification Master Plan.

The proposed measure would ensure the integrity of the town signature appeal, its tree canopy, is property maintained, restored in areas where it has been diminished and replanted with appropriate materials (right tree right place).

• Council members were expected to give their initial approval for an ordinance which would establish a restricted long-term infrastructure renewal and replacement fund to renew or replace depreciating or decaying general fund assets, excluding routine repairs and maintenance or new construction.

If it becomes law, the ordi-

nance would establish a $150,000 annual fund contribution from the general fund, which may increase as needed through the budget process.

• Council members were expected to give their initial approval for an ordinance to amend the town’s budget to carry over the prior year’s estimated surplus to fund several projects that includes funding for one-time operating and or capital improvement expenditures, and adjusted amounts from grants and donations for town’s events.

• Council members were expected to approve a resolution to prioritize funding from the State Legislative Session including $2 million for Phase 2 of Royal Oaks Drainage project, $6 million for the Miami Lakes Business Park Northeast Resilient Transportation Infrastructure, and $853,000 for the Miami Lakes Business Park Southeast Resilient Transportation Infrastructure.

• Council members were expected to approve three separate but seemly-related resolutions to create three advisory committees from residents of the Royal Oaks East, Royal Oaks Section One and Miami Lakes Section One Special Taxing Districts for the purpos-

es of reviewing the yearly budget for each respective special taxing district and to promulgate recommendations to the Town Council and staff for adjustments to the level of service, budget or any other related matters.

• Council members were expected to authorize the town manager to execute a contract with Southeastern Engineering Contractors for the N.W. 67 Avenue widening project in an amount not to exceed $602,000.

The scope of the work includes traffic improvements at the intersection of Ludlum Road and N.W. 167 Street, including widening the roadway to incorporate an additional through lane for northbound traffic at the south leg of the intersection.

• Council members were expected to authoriz the town manager to execute a contract with Arbor Tree and Land for Canal Bank Stabilization Phase II project in an amount not to exceed $1 million.

• Council members were expected to approve Vice Mayor Nelson Rodriguez’s idea for a public transportation and traffic summit with the town’s neighboring cities and communities.

Rodriguez said the summit is

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needed since the county has proposed six major public transit routes known as SMART Plan which doesn’t include Northwest Miami-Dade such as Miami Lakes, Palm Springs North and Hialeah Gardens.

• Council members were expected to discuss Mayor Manny Cid’s proposal to amend the town attorney’s contract and assign Assistant Town Attorney Lorenzo Cobiella to full-time with the town.

Cobiella is a member of the law firm of Gastesi and Associates.

Raul Gastesi is currently the town attorney on a full-time basis.

• Council members were expected to discuss Councilmember Jeffrey Rodriguez’s proposal to install the first Little Free Library at Picnic Park West, which is a non-profit organization that enables the exchange of millions of books in neighborhoods through donations.

• Council members were expected to discuss Councilmember Josh Dieguez’s pro-

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posal to direct the town manager to take all steps to form Complete Count Committees (CCC) as one step to position Miami Lakes for a successful census count.

• Council members were expected to discuss Cid’s proposal for a 2025 Strategic Plan for a friendly, open, innovative, effective and efficient government for its residents and businesses.

Cid wants the plan to be open and transparent and solicit as much input as possible from the town’s stakeholders.

• Council members were expected to discuss Vice Mayor Nelson Rodriguez’s proposal to set a date as soon as possible for the town’s new blasting advisory committee to meet with the town’s state legislative representatives as well as with any new state representatives that may have changed committee assignments.

The proposal also includes the town manager working along with the committee as the liaison with assistance of outside consultants.

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Some tickets remain for Food and Wine Festival on March 2

Time is running out for purchasing Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival tickets. There are still a few tickets left for the March 2, 2019 event at Miami Lakes Optimist Park.

The classy event is sponsored

by Miami Lakes AutoMall, Palmetto General Hospital and The Graham Companies. All proceeds will benefit the Miami Lakes Town Foundation, ,a 501(c)(3).

Fine food, wine and specialty

beer will be provided by local restaurants and establishments.

Guests will sample culinary delights and a selection of fine wines.

The restaurants participating include: Anacapri Italian Restaurant, Shula’s Steak 2, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, Ben & Jerry’s, Boss Burger & Brew, Café 4 U, Cancun Grill Dr. Limon, Chef Andrew Platt Catering, El Novillo Restaurant, Frosty’s

Lab Nitrogen Frozen Yogurt & Ice Cream, Gaucho’s Gourmet Market, and Gerardo’s Marketplace.

Others include Kindred Kitchen, LA Sweetz, Mayor’s Cafe, NQC Craft Beer & Grub, Miller’s Ale House, Salsa Fiesta, Sushi Bombs, Trattoria Pampered Chef, Vicky Bakery and more restaurants to come.

For information on ticket purchases, visit www.MLFood WineFest.com.

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

Town Council Workshop on LPR Cameras for Special Taxing District Guard Gates Wednesday, January 23, 6:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Public Meeting on Moover Bus Service Monday, January 28, 6:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Town Council Workshop on 59th Avenue Roadway Extension Eminent Domain Tuesday, January 29, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

In accordance with the provisions of F.S. Section 286.0105, should any person seek to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accomodation to particpate in the proceeds should call Town Hall at (305) 364-6100, no later than (2) days prior to the proceeding for assistance.

Please be advised that two or more Councilmembers may be in attendance at the above events/meetings.

This Notice dated January 12, 2019 at Miami Lakes, Fla. Gina IInguanzo, Town Clerk

Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart files legislation for third time for Town’s Zip Code U.S. Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Florida) introduced yet another bill that would designate the United State Postal Service to create an independent zip code for the Town of Miami Lakes.

Congress passed DiazBalart’s two similar bills but the Senate never took up the issue on both of those occasions.

With a new Congress, DiazBalart filed another bill hoping to finally get the Senate’s approval this year.

“For nearly a decade, I have been working alongside Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid and the Town of Miami Lakes to create a unique zip code for the town,” Diaz-Balart said in statement after introducing the bill.

“Legislation that I introduced in the past two Congresses have overwhelmingly passed in the House but unfortunately were not even considered in the Senate. The impact a unique zip code would have on Miami Lakes residents cannot be understated.”

Diaz-Balart added that from higher insurance rates to election and census confusion to branding and economic development, lack of a unique zip code has been a costly and burdensome issue for his constituents.

“That’s why I will not relent until Miami Lakes and its residents are granted the relief they need, and why I am introducing

REP. MARIO DIAZ-BALART similar legislation again this Congress,” he said. “I will continue to work with my House and Senate colleagues to get this bill to the president’s desk and am hopeful that Cid and the town will be granted the unique zip code they do desperately need.”

The Congressman thanked Cid for leading the charge on such an important issue.

“He has been a great partner to work with and continues to be Miami Lakes’ strongest advocate,” he said. “Whether in Washington D.C. or in Florida, he has spent countless hours presenting the town’s case for a unique zip code and I am grateful for his support. Together, I am confident that we will get this bill signed into law.”

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Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee is seeking nominations for its 2019 Women of Distinction Awards luncheon in honor of Women’s History Month.

The nomination applications may be found at http://bit.ly/ 2019WomenDistinctionNomina tion and must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19.

The award categories include: • Arts - A woman who has contributed to the cultural life of the community through theatre, dance, music, art, or literature.

• Business - A professional woman in a position as owner, CEO, or high-level manager of a business or industry.

• Community and Civic Affairs - A leader, supervisor, administrator, manager, or member who has made a contribution to the community.

• Education - A woman educator, administrator, or director of a public or private institution of learning who has been outstanding in the field.

• Government - A woman who has made an outstanding contribution to the community through her work in or with local government.

• Health Services - An individual who has made an outstanding contribution in the health services field.

• Humanitarian - An outstanding woman who has contributed to the community. This individual may or may not be affiliated with a commercial, professional, or non-profit agency or group.

• Volunteer - A woman who has made an outstanding contribution in serving the needs of others.

Winners will be announced at the Women of Distinction Awards luncheon at a time, date and location to be announced in the near future.

For more information, contact Committees and Special Events coordinator William Sanchez at sanchezw@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305-364-6100.

Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board (EAB) announced it is now accepting applications for the 2019 Miami Lakes Future Leaders Scholarship presented by The Graham Companies.

Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who are residents of the Town of Miami Lakes.

All applications must be received at Town Hall by Friday, March 29. The EAB will select the two recipients at its April board meeting and winners will be announced at the Town Council meeting on Tuesday, May 14.

Interested seniors must submit a typed essay (750 words

maximum) explaining in his/her own words how they aspire to make the world a better place.

The student must demonstrate academic achievement and community service commitment, as well as identify future goals.

A cover sheet must accompany the essay, along with an official sealed high school transcript, and three letters of recommendation from non-relatives, one of which must be from a teacher or school official.

The 2019 Future Leaders Scholarship Applications can be found at www.miamilakesfl.gov/scholarship.

Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee will host the first Community Bike Ride of the New Year on Saturday, January 19.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. for the 5.5-mile familyfriendly loop with the ride start-

ing at 9 a.m. from Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East.

Pre-registration is recommended by visiting http://bit.ly.

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Applications being accepted for Town’s 2019 Future Leaders Scholarship grants

First Community Bike Ride for 2019 set for January 19 from M. Lakes Youth Center

Miami Lakes 5th Annual Family Health and Fitness Fair hosted by the Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 9 at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.

Last year’s fair drew over 500 attendees to the completely

dees on preventive healthcare, sound health practices and local access to these services.

Health and fitness related agencies, organizations, businesses, and providers are encouraged to have an exhibit in the 2019 Fair to distribute literature, provide health screenings, and acquaint the public to

visiting https://tomlhealthfair. eventbrite.com by Tuesday, January 29. Space is limited.

For more information, contact Committees and Special Events coordinator William Sanchez at sanchezw@miamilakes-fl.gov or by calling 305-364-6100.

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FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FORMER NFL players recently celebrated the birthday of Miami Dolphins coaching legend Don Shula, who turned 89- years-old on January 4. Shula, the NFL’s winningest head coach with 347 victories, led the Dolphins to back-to-back Super Bowl victories in 1972 and 1973, and the only unbeaten team in NFL history. Shula, a former Miami Lakes resident, retired in 1996 after coaching Miami for 25 years and opened up a chain of Shula’s Steak House and Shula’s Steak 2 restaurants which started in Miami Lakes. Shula is pictured with his wife, Mary Ann, at a recent event.

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Pace alumni Judge Barbara Lagoa becomes first Cuban American woman on Florida Supreme Court

In his first act as Florida’s new governor following his inauguration, Ron DeSantis appointed Miami judge Barbara Lagoa to the Florida Supreme Court, filling one of three vacant seats on the state’s highest court.

Lagoa, a Monsignor Edward Pace High alumni who served as the school’s student council president, is the first Cuban American woman to serve on the court.

She fills one of the three seats vacated by Justices Barbara Parent, R. Fred Lewis and Peggy Quince who reached the mandatory age retirement age.

In 2006, then-Governor Jeb Bush appointed Lagoa to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge David Levy on a Miami appeals court.

Prior to joining the bench, Lagoa, 52, practiced in both civil and criminal arenas.

In 2003, she joined the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida as an assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida.

Lagos, a Miami native, earned her Bachelor’s Degree in English cum laude from Florida International University and earned her law degree from Columbia University.

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St. Thomas president Monsignor Franklyn Casale honored by HACU

The Rev. Monsignor Franklyn M. Casale, president emeritus of St. Thomas University, recently received the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Lifelong Leader-ship Award for his exemplary leadership and advocacy for success in higher education.

Pictured (from left) HACU president and CEO Antonio R. Flores with Casale; Diane

Melby, president of Our Lady of the Lake University; Tomás D. Morales, president of California State University, San Bernardin, past chair of HACU Governing Board; and Felix Matos-Rodriguez, president of Queens College, City University of New York, chair of HACU’s Governing Board and convener of the Opening Plenary.

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Superior Donuts in last weekend on Main Street

By Megan Medina The Miami Laker staff The Main Street Players (MSP) presents the final weekend of Superior Donuts written

by Tracy Letts and directed by Danny Nieves at the Main Street Playhouse, 6766 Main Street.. This talented cast of nine includes new and returning actors to MSP. Superior Donuts was recently recommended by

The Carbonell Awards.

Superior Donuts is not just about donuts as the title suggests. There is much more to this comedy-drama about Arthur Przybyszewski, the donut shop owner and Franco Wicks, a young black man who is his only employee.

Wicks has many ideas to make the shop prosper but Przybyszewski doesn’t like

Juan Toro is the 2019 Teacher of the Year for American High School (AHS). Toro joined AHS’s faculty 12 years ago.

Since his arrival, he has taken on several responsibilities. He is an engaging member of the Sunshine Committee, EESAC committee, a leader in the mathematics department and overall an asset to the school.

With his lively nature and expertise, he has positively influenced the culture of the mathematics team and impacted the lives of his students.

According to the school administration, Toro is a fantastic Algebra 1 teacher. His 9th grade students adore him. His colleagues find him welcoming and a joy to work with. He is pleasing, genuine, hard-working, and a true team player.

Toro has been teaching for 19

JUAN TORO years, 12 of those years at AHS. He received a Bachelor Degree in Physical Education from Florida A & M University and a Masters Degree in Exceptional Student Education from Florida Memorial University.

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change or even expressing himself so much.

Despite their differences, ups and downs both characters realize that friendship is so important and that they need each other. Wicks helps Przybyszewski get out of his shell and explore in all aspects of his life, where Przybyszewski helps Wicks with some personal issues as well. There are so many different elements inside this donut shop, it is worth the watch!

Final performances for Superior Donuts are now through January 20 with shows on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for students, seniors and military personnel.

Theatre League and Industry tickets are $20 with I.D. at the door.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.mainstreet- LEAD CHARACTERS in Superior Donuts at the Main Street players.com, or at the door an Playhouse are Franco Wicks and Arthur Przybyszewski played by Roderick Randle and Mark Kroczynski respectively. hour before show time.

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Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during January: For Children and Families: Movies and Stories for Kids – Watch favorite movies with family and friends. Movies being shown this month are Walt Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland,” “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” “The Sword in the Stone,” and Walt Disney’s “Peter Pan.” Events made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 3 p.m. on Wednesdays, January 16, 23 and 30.

Talking is Teaching. Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers – Stories, songs and activities for toddlers. Best for ages 18 months to 3 years old at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, January 17, 24 and 31.

Engineering on Wheels: Flight Simulator – FIY Aerospace Engineering Club presents their competition-winning Micro Class RD Controlled airplane. Learn about drag, lift, thrust and weight by piloting with the flight simulator. Space is limited so contact the branch to register. Best for ages 8-12 years at MIAMI LAKES BRANCH LIBRARY decorated for the 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 19.

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ter. Best for ages 8-12 years at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 26.

For Teens: Teen Club – Play videogames, watch anime, draw, participate in STEAM activities and move. Contact the branch for details. Events scheduled at 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, January 22 and 29.

For Adults: Purls of Wisdom – Learn basic knitting and stitching.

Materials will be provided. Best for ages 18 and up at 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, January 22 and 29.

Strum the Lute: Tai Chi for Beginners – Practice this ancient tradition and learn gentle movements to increase strength, flexibility and balance.

Class is led by library staff. Best for ages 18 and up at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays, January 16, 23 and 30.

Meditation – Join in mediation derived from Raja Yoga, a discipline that helps develop inner calm, clear thinking and personal well-being. Meets at 11 a.m. on Fridays, January 18 and 25.

Mario Diaz-Balart Outreach Table - A member of Congressman Mario DiazBalart’s staff will be available to discuss federal issues and address any concerns a constituent may have with a federal agency, at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23.

Miami Lakes Branch Library is located at 6699 Windmill Gate Road and is open Monday and Tuesday from noon to 8 p.m., and Wednesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The branch is closed on Sundays. For more information, call 305-822-6520.

Liza Hernandez is Bob Graham top Rookie teacher Liza Hernandez has been a teacher at Bob Graham Education Center (BGEC) for three years and has been named Rookie Teacher of the Year.

Hernandez currently teaches seventh grade Language Arts and is the sponsor for the National Elementary Honor Society.

Hernandez has always enjoyed helping others learn and grow. Her goal in the classroom has always been to help her students develop a growth mindset of succeeding and being able to believe that the power to accomplish their goals comes from within. When kids believe they can become smarter, then they will understand that effort is what makes them stronger.

LIZA HERNANDEZ They must adapt and change to grow as learners. Every year, Hernandez tells herself that, educators exist because they have the passion and dedication to stand in front of a group of strangers every year to touch their lives and to become rolemodels.

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Local state elected officials attend Gov. Ron DeSantis’ inauguration

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Republican lawmakers State Senator Manny Diaz Jr., House Speaker Jose Olivia of Miami Lakes and Lt. Governor Jeanette Nunez, attended the inauguration of Ron DeSantis, who became Florida’s 46th governor.

Skipping the traditional parade in his honor, DeSantis went right to work at the Florida State Capitol Building, where Diaz, Olivia and Nunez listened to his plans as he addressed the legislative leadership and highlighted his agenda for work that needs to be done as soon as possible, and his plans for the upcoming Legislative Session, which starts in March.

Olivia and Senate President Bill Galvano told reporters they both were optimistic about finding common ground with the new governor on issues like heath care costs, the environment, education and the economy. They also praised DeSantis for selecting Nunez as his Lt. governor.

“We’re all singing from the same hymn book,” Olivia said.

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The Town of Miami Lakes, homeowners associations, professional and volunteer groups have scheduled meetings during January:

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Town Council Workshop on LPR Cameras for Special Taxing District Guard Gates Jan. 23 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Public Meeting on Moover Bus Service Jan. 28 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Town Council Workshop on 59th Avenue Roadway Extension Eminent Domain Jan. 29 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Homeowners Organizations Lake Carol Jan. 16 7:30 pm MCCC Serenity Point Jan. 16 7:00 pm MCCC Royal Oaks Jan. 16 7:30 pm MCCC Gramercy Park Jan. 17 7:00 pm MCCC Regatta Pointe Jan. 17 7:00 pm MCCC Loch Andrews Jan. 21 7:00 pm MLOP Loch Isle Jan. 21 7:00 pm MLOP Lake Martha Jan. 22 6:30 pm MCCC Loch Lomond West Jan. 22 7:30 pm MCCC Villa Vizcaya Jan. 23 7:30 pm MCCC Lake Sandra Jan. 24 7:00 pm MCCC Anchorage Jan. 24 7:30 pm MCCC Lake Elizabeth Jan. 28 7:00 pm MCCC Fountain Park Jan. 28 7:30 pm MCCC Miami Lakes Clubs, Professional & Volunteer Groups M.L. Garden Club Jan. 28 7:00 pm MCCC M.L. Bridge Club Mondays 11:30 am MCCC MLCA Bridge Club Thursdays 11:00 am MCCC M.L. Quilting Club Tuesdays 11:15 am MCCC M.L. Kiwanis 2nd/4th Thurs 6:30 pm Pamper.Chef M.L. Toastmasters 1st/3rd Tues.

ML Educ. Center M.L. Lions Club 1st/3rd Tues, 7:00 pm Bev. Hills.

MCCC: Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Ave. RACC: Robert Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Ave. MLOP is Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162 Street MLYC is Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive E. MLPW is Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue

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Groundbreaking ceremony for new Hialeah Gardens Branch Library Miami-Dade County Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Díaz, joined by Hialeah Gardens Mayor Yioset De La Cruz and council members, helped break ground on the new Hialeah Gardens Branch Library this past August.

Expected to open in 2020 within Westland Gardens Park, 13501 N.W. 107 Avenue, the 13,500-square-foot library will be the latest addition to the Miami-Dade Public Library System, replacing the existing

storefront location on N.W. 87 Court.

The new library will feature such amenities as a café, outdoor covered seating area, community multipurpose room, digital media center, flexible interior spaces and seating areas and spaces allowing for a wide range of activities and uses.

“This beautiful new library will be a great asset for the community and for residents of all ages,” Diaz said.

Classes and Recreation Calendar

The Town of Miami Lakes has scheduled the following classes and recreation activities during January:

(Youth Programs)

(All classes are free unless noted by [$])

Archery Juniors [$] Ages 11-17 Mondays 4:30 pm MLOP Bricks4Kidz [$] Ages 5-12 Thursdays 6:15 pm MLYC Just Run Ages 5-14 Tues./Thurs.

4:30 pm MLPW Canta y Baila Conmigo Ages 0-5 Tuesdays 10:30 & 11:30 am MLYC Code Explorers [$] PK Coding Ages 4-5 Saturdays 10:00 am MCCC Code Explorers [$] Computer Science Tuesdays Ages 6-9 6:00 pm / Ages 10-13 7:00 pm MLYC Code Explorers [$] Engineering Wednesdays Ages 6-9 6:00 pm / Ages 10-13 7:00 pm MLYC Violin [$] Ages 7-12 Wednesdays 6:00 pm MLOP Guitar [$] Ages 7-12 Tuesdays 6:00 pm MLOP

Start Smart Baseball Ages 3-5 Thursdays 3:15 pm MCCC Martial Arts Tots Ages 6-8 Mon./Wed. 4:30 pm MCCC Martial Arts Beginners Ages 7-9 Mon.Wed. 5:30 pm MCCC Martial Arts Intermediate Ages 8-10 Tues./Thurs.

4:30 pm MCCC Martial Arts Advanced Ages 11-16 Tues./Thurs.

5:30 pm MCCC Open Hang Nights (Themed Nights) Ages 11-17 Select Wed./Fri. 6:00 pm MLYC YMCA After School Care [$[ Ages 6-8th Grade 2:00 to 6:00 pm MLOP YMCA After School Care [$] Ages K-5th Grade 2:00 to 6:00 pm RACC

(Adult Programs) Zumba [$] 18+ Mon./Wed. Zumba [$] 18+ Tues./Thurs.

Open Play Dominoes Mon. to Fri. 18+ Painting 1 18+ Fridays Painting 2 18+ Fridays Painting 3 18+ Wednesdays Spanish Advanced Conversational 18+ Mon./Wed. Spanish Intermediate 18+ Tues./Thurs.

Yoga 1 18+ Mon./Wed. Yoga 2 [$] 18+ Tues./Thurs.

Yoga in the Park 18+ Saturdays

11:00 am MCCC 6:30 pm RACC 6:30 pm RACC 9:30 am MCCC 12:30 pm MCCC 10:00 am RACC 6:00 pm MCCC 6:00 pm MCCC 7:45 am MCCC 7:45 am MCCC 9:00 am MLPW

(55+ Senior Programs) Computers (English) T/Th (Ages 55+) 9 & 11:15 am MCCC Computers (Spanish) M/W (Ages 55+) 9 & 11:00 am MCCC Knitting/Crocheting T/Th (Ages 55+) 1:00 pm MCCC Sewing T/Th (Ages 55+) 1:30 pm MCCC Tai Chi Mon.-Th. (Ages 55+) 9:00 am MCCC MCCC: Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Ave. RACC: Robert Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Ave. MLOP is Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162 Street MLYC is Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive E. MLPW is Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue Shula’s GC is Shula’s Golf Club, 7601 Miami Lakes Drive

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Goleman’s Kamal Barnes FIU’s Jordan Budwig selected for M-D All-Stars named to AP All-Bowl team PAGE 14

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Barbara Goleman High’s senior defensive tackle Kamal Barnes was selected to the Miami-Dade County All-Star Team, which lost to Broward County 35-0 in the Miami Dolphins All-Star Game last Friday at Traz Powell Stadium.

Kamal has been a four-year starter and is one of the school’s all-time leaders in games played, sacks, tackles and three blocked punts this season.

The 5-10, 230-pound player recorded eight tackles (4 solo) and 2 sacks for the Gators and is expected to announce his college choice next month.

But sports take a back seat as academics is Kamal’s No. 1 priority in high school and college.

“My goal for college is to major in engineering and to keep my GPA higher than a 3.5 and my second goal is to become a member of the football program and become a powerful asset to the team.,” he said.

“I also plan on training hard

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and helping out where I’m needed and respecting the goals and policies of the team as well as the team’s players. I’m a great team player as well as a great team leader because my goal is to walk across that stage at graduation making God, myself and my parents proud and on to becoming a professional NFL Player one day.”

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After leading the Panther’s offensive line in a 35-32 victory in the Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl, Florida International University’s graduate senior Jordan Budwig was named to the Associated Press All-Bowl Team, the organization announced following the game.

Budwig is the only offensive lineman from Conference USA named to the list, while being just one of four league players overall given the prestigious honor.

Budwig shielded junior quarterback Christian Alexander, who was making his first career start in the bowl game in place of injured C-USA Newcomer of the Year junior quarterback James Morgan.

Alexander passed for a FIU bowl record 209 yards, while running back Anthony Jones rushed for a bowl record three touchdowns.

The Panthers rushed for 236 yards overall against the Rockets. The start at left guard

JORDAN BUDWIG for Budwig was his 50thstraight overall, which is a career best at FIU. The Fort Lauderdale native didn't allow a sack all season, anchoring an FIU offensive line that only gave up eight sacks for the entire 2018 season.

The eight sacks is an all-time season low for FIU, while ranking third-best in the NCAA this season.

Florida International University third baseman Austin Shenton has been named the 2018 Perfect Game/Rawlings Summer Collegiate Player of the Year for the 2018 season.

Shenton, who played for the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League, was the Cape Cod championship series MVP, as the Gatemen won the summer title.

Shenton hit .349 with four home runs and 30 RBI during

the 2018 Cape Cod Baseball League regular season. The 30 RBI were second most in the Cape season.

In the playoffs, Shenton hit .522 and drove in 12 runs over six postseason games.

Last season at FIU, Shenton hit .344 to lead the Panthers. The left-handed hitter belted nine home runs and had 29 RBI. Shenton added 11 doubles and led FIU in runs (49), hits (73), and total bases (111).

FIU’s Austin Shenton named 2018 Perfect Game Player

FIU soccer star Santiago Patino invited to 2019 Major League Soccer Combine

Florida International University’s men’s soccer standout Santiago Patino has been invited to the 2019 Major League Soccer (MLS) Player Combine in Orlando this month.

Patino is the third Panthers player to be invited and the second-consecutive, following Paul Marie who took part in the 2018 Combine. Patino is one of 60 players from universities in the United States and Canada to be invited and one of only two from Conference USA. “We are very happy for Santi on being invited to the MLS Combine,” said FIU men’s soccer head coach Kevin Nylen.

“This is deserving and we are excited for him to showcase himself and to represent FIU.” Prospective selections in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft had an opportunity to play scrimmages for scouts of all MLS teams, as well as go through various tests and speak to interested teams ahead of the SuperDraft, which was scheduled for January 11, at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago.

Patino appeared in 16 games for the Panthers during the 2018 campaign, starting in all 16 and playing 1,294 minutes. He logged 90-or-more minutes eight times during the season.

He was recently named to the United Soccer Coaches AllSoutheast Region Second Team, was also named the C-USA Golden Boot Award recipient – given to the top goal scorer in CUSA play – while also earning First Team All-Conference honors.

Patino finished his exceptional FIU career having played in 69 games with 51 starts and recorded 83 points on 37 goals and nine assists. He ends his collegiate career ranked seventh on the Panthers' all-time scoring list.

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Marcel Navarro named Teacher of the Year at Monsignor Pace

By Raquel Edmundson Special to The Miami Laker After an all school mass prior to Thanksgiving at Monsignor Edward Pace High School (PACE) students, faculty and staff cheered enthusiastically as principal Garcia announced that “Teacher of the Year” had been awarded to long time fine arts teacher, Marcel Navarro.

For Navarro, who has been a member of PACE’S faculty since 1999, art has always been a part of who he is and he attributes this to several individuals throughout his life.

His initial introduction to art was by his mother, who he can recall spent much of his childhood making creative birthday piñatas and Halloween costumes for the entire family. He remembers sitting at the dining room table to draw with his brothers as his mother always encouraged his love of art while he discovered his own unique talents.

Another person who had a significant influence on his future ambitions was Osvaldo Gutierrez, a self-taught artist and friend of Navarro’s parents from their native Cuba. Navarro recalls being a young boy living on S.W. 8 street and occasionally visiting Gutierrez with his family. “He would always give my brothers and I paint brushes and paper. It was awesome!”

Two of Gutierrez’s original pen works hung in his family’s home for years. Navarro stated “those images still appear in my mind, and have influenced many of the works I have created throughout the years.”

Navarro gives much credit to his drawing teacher and Cuban artist, Ana Guerra. She taught him how to look at things differently and in a way that sparked his creativity. Her approach to seeing and inter-

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MARCEL NAVARRO preting art has greatly inspired Navarro not only as an artist, but as an educator. “I always push my students to look at things from a new angle, and with art, the possibilities are endless.”

Navarro attended Southwest Senior High School and received the first and only Presidential Scholarship award

by Montserrat College of Art in Beverly, Massachusetts.

During that time he took a wide range of classes including printmaking, etching and photography. However, his longtime preference of medium has always been graphite and color pencils.

He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Drawing and Mixed Media.

After graduation Navarro returned to South Florida, where he obtained his Florida Teacher Certification in art and began his career as a substitute teacher at Glades Junior High

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School. In 1999, he met PACE’S current principal Ana Garcia, who at the time was assistant principal of curriculum and instruction.

Understanding his vast gift and the value it would bring to the students at PACE, Garcia encouraged him to apply for an available teaching position for the following school year. He followed through and was hired.

As an artist, Navarro has been involved with multiple exhibitions throughout South Florida such as the Teacher’s Choice Exhibition and the Miami International University of Art & Design.

At PACE he has also offered his talents in numerous ways.

Navarro is responsible for the design of a sponsor tree sculpture in the chapel and also designed the school’s 50th Anniversary cross.

After nearly two decades teaching Spartans, Navarro, feels at home at PACE and confesses that he could not see himself anywhere else. “I enjoy connecting with my students through a medium that we mutually enjoy, yet we all perceive in a very unique and personal way.”

Navarro says that the greatest part of having a long history at PACE, is when his former students who have decided to pursue careers in art, contact him for advice.

He is humbled knowing that similar to his own mentors and teachers, he has also influenced their view of art and has inspired them beyond the classroom.

Navarro admits, “As an educator, that’s the best compliment I could ever ask for.”

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The “values matter for the month” of December at Spanish Lake Elementary School featured citizenship.

Sharon Wallen’s fifth grade students went caroling and visited each class throughout the school singing Bob Marley’s “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” and Louis Armstrong’s “What A Wonderful World”.

During daily morning announcements students shared the duties, obligations and functions of a citizen. They recited The Preamble to The Constitution and shared its meaning.

They discussed dreams for a peaceful today and a better tomorrow featuring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s speech “I Have A Dream” and talked about The Statue of Liberty and her torch opening our doors to others.

For her 17th year in the spirit of good citizenship Wallen’s class is participating in the 24th annual H.O.P.E. contest which is sponsored to help overcome pet euthanasia and help pets every day. This year the contest focuses on making pet owner-

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ship less expensive and to ensure pets get the love and care they need.

Students answer packet questions, develop a multimedia project for community awareness and often do a collection of food for animals and pet supplies for a local shelter. The contest is sponsored by The Humane Society of Greater Miami, Adopt-A-Pet and Miami Dade County Animal Services.

Several students’ comments demonstrate the consciousness that was raised by the contest.

Frankie Jackson said, “It has made me more empathetic towards life. Put yourself in the animal’s place. The animal cruelty could be a human being. I must be a part of stopping it.”

Roselyn Riveras said, “Lessons learned have made us more aware of what’s happening in our community and I can now do something to make a difference.”

“These are lifelong lessons for our community and the world to care for animals and treat them humanely,” said Justine Lahor.

FIFTH GRADERS from Sharon Wallen’s class at Spanish Lake Elementary are pictured sharing their Values Matter Citizenship Award certificates.

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Gabriella Mestre, a senior at Barbara Goleman Senior High School, applied to Harvard under restrictive early action

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and received her acceptance letter on December 13.

Mestre has taken 20 AP classes, every single AP offered by her school, as well as online dual enrollment classes in Business Law and World Literature. She is also a National AP Scholar and a National Hispanic Scholar, along with receiving the Harvard book award and her AP Capstone diploma.

Mestre is currently a semifinalist for the Coca-Cola scholarship, the Gates scholarship and the Elks scholarship out of 100,000 applicants that applied for each. She is the president of her school’s Mu Alpha Theta and she volunteers with deaf and intellectually disabled youth as a part of Hope for Miami. There she learned the basics of American Sign Language and was able to work with deaf youth.

Mestre also organized and founded a collection drive for the homeless called “Teens against Homelessness” where she collected over 2,000 health and hygiene items for Camillus House. She has also participated in National Honor society, Student Government, a competitive varsity dance team and worked tutoring students in mathematics.

M. Lakes Middle School names Natara Tisdol as Teacher of Year

There was an exuberant roar in Natara Tisdol’s Miami Lakes Middle School’s classroom when she was announced as the Teacher of the Year over the public-address system. Tisdol’s name was called and her heart began to race. The feeling was surreal.

Tisdol said she is humbled to be recommended and voted as Teacher of the Year. It meant a lot to be recognized by her colleagues as one deserving of such an accolade. Tisdol hopes that her students become innovative risk takers that can think critically in order to synthesize information, solve problems and generate new ideas.

Tisdol trusts that a love for learning is ignited in them, so they would continue to seek knowledge on their own throughout the rest of their lives, becoming lifelong learners.

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Goleman alumni Sara Yanes named Teacher of the Year

As an alumni of the Barbara Goleman Senior High School graduating class of 2004, it's truly an honor to be recognized at her alma mater by her colleagues and be named as Teacher of the Year. Sara Yanes is humbled to be recognized for hard work and dedication in her career. To Yanes, it means that not only are her students aware of how hard they work in the classroom but her colleagues also see the dedication to her students academic achievements.

Yanes would like for her students to remember her as someone who is always there to help them with whatever they need.

As someone who never gives up on them and is as hard working as they are. As someone who is dedicated to their learning and academic success. As someone who understands that her students are human, they're going to make mistakes, there's no perfect student and that's okay.

Yanes wants them to learn from their mistakes and grow as individuals from that, she wants them to continue to strive for excellence beyond their high

SARA YANES school years.

Yanes also learns from her students, they have taught her that learning truly never stops.

Through their class discussions, she learns something new every year and she’s learned to see literature from their perspective when they analyze it together.

They've taught her to never give up on them! They surprise her all the time with their thoughts and writing. Yanes’s favorite part is seeing them become better writers and improve in their literature analysis as well as collaborations.

Irza Legra who has been named Teacher of the Year at Bob Graham Education Center (BGEC) is inspired by the wonder in children’s eyes. Whether it’s the first day of school or the last, each day students walk in wide-eyed, ready, expecting and writing.

Legra has taught 14 years at BGEC which she considers a home. Legra is the department chair of Language Arts and teaches middle school. Legra believes if you show love, empathy, compassion and humility it will motivate students. It is important for her to be real and show students, that even though she might have been tested in many different ways, it has shaped her into the person she is today.

Legra believes teaching children is a matter of the heart and she strides to inspire and motivate students every day.

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Irza Legra has been named BGEC’s Teacher of the Year

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Hialeah Miami Lakes seniors are ‘banking’ on a bright new future College bound high school seniors may be far from home and on their own in just a few short months. Many students worry about the need to be responsible for their own finances. Carmen Valdes shares, “Studying, working and paying for food and rent on my own is a scary prospect.”

Fortunately, advanced placement US Government students at Hialeah Miami Lakes High School (HML) have an addi-

tional resource to help prepare them for the fall.

HML has partnered with Wells Fargo’s Miami Lakes Branch and personal banker Liliana Henao to provide financial literacy workshops to these college bound students. The workshop series began with an introduction to banking in October, followed by a look at budgeting and savings in November.

In February, students will

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learn about establishing and responsibly using credit. In April, the series will conclude with a look at options and strategies to pay for college.

According to Wells Fargo representative Henao, “It is a pleasure to educate students on finances the way I wish someone would have educated me at their age, because financial stability should always start early.”

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Ana Mestre is in her second year as a Therapeutic Paraprofessional Assistant at Bob Graham Education Center (BGEC) and has been named as this year’s Paraprofessional of the Year.

Mestre is currently assigned to a student that is visually impaired. Mestre feels that she is instrumental in preparing her student for life outside the school. She tries to make it as comfortable as possible for him while at the same time making sure he is treated like all the other students.

Mestre truly believes in being positive in any circumstance and being able to leave a mark in the lives of others.

Mestre has always had a passion to work with children and has truly fallen in love with her job.

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Facelift underway for Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School

HIALEAH MIAMI LAKES HIGH SCHOOL seniors are pictured with Wells Fargo personal banker Liliana Henao.

Construction funded by the Miami-Dade Public School’s General Obligation Bond, approved by Miami Dade County voters, is well under way at Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School (HML).

HML was awarded $5,165,622 for interior and exterior renovations to the campus, originally opened in 1971.

Groundbreaking began on October 12 of last year with a scope of work that includes new student restrooms, a gymnasium floor, a public announcement system, HVAC system and refurbished gymnasium bleachers inside the school.

Exterior renovations include a resurfaced basketball court, new softball dugouts and a bus loop to improve traffic flow at peak times of the day.

Principal Llisa Garcia makes the point that “with HML academics soaring, our students and staff will have a beautifully renovated school to match their amazing accomplishments.”

The construction is scheduled for completion early in 2019.

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After 25 years and more than a million miles on Florida’s highways, the Support Education specialty license plate has a fresh look. While the design is new, the cause remains the same – when a Florida resident purchases or renews their Support Education specialty tag, $20 goes directly back to support schools, teachers and students in the county where the tag is registered.

In Miami Dade County, the funds support the work of The Education Fund, a nonprofit headquartered in Miami Lakes that serves students and teachers in Miami Dade County public schools.

The license plate proceeds underwrite programs that help teachers use best practices to excite students to learn, transform schoolyards into Food Forests, improving students’ science achievement, help students get on the path to college and career, provide free school supplies to classrooms, with more than $1 million in supplies provided last year alone.

“We use the funds from the state license plate to support public school classrooms across Miami Dade County. Students love the hands-on classroom projects made possible. We hope everyone will purchase the new education plate and help our students succeed,” said Linda Lecht, president of The Education Fund.

Since its introduction as

Florida’s second specialty license plate in 1994, over $13 million dollars has been raised through the collaborative efforts of the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations (CFEF) in Tallahassee and local education foundation members throughout the state.

The new design promotes the importance of education in the Sunshine State and is among only a few specialty tags in Florida where the money goes directly back into the county where the tag was purchased or renewed.

Florida’s K-12 local education foundations invest in classroom innovation, recognize excellence and provide targeted support beyond what tax dollars provide such as free school supplies for students who can’t afford them, classroom grants for teachers and after-school enrichment programs.

“The Support Education specialty tag is a powerful way for citizens to demonstrate their commitment to our public schools and provide needed, local support for teachers and students,” said Mary Chance, president of the CFEF. “We are so excited to debut the new design and hope more Florida drivers will support their local teachers and students with the purchase or renewal of the Support Education license tag.”

The annual fee for the Support Education specialty license plate is $25. Local taxes and state fees may apply and first-time purchase price and fees may vary based on scheduled vehicle registration renewal date. The new Support Education tag design is available now and can be purchased in-person at the local tax collector office or online at LicenseToLearn.com.

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Dade Christian School’s senior class raised money and collected toys to give to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital On December 6, the senior class at Dade Christian School presented Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital with money they raised and toys they collected. This fundraiser started last year with the junior class so this is the second year they’ve been doing this.

Early last year, the donation was monetary; however, this year they were able to give money as well as toys from the kindergarten and elementary students.

They wanted to do something to help in the fight for a cure for cancer and they wanted to gear it towards children. They decided that during the month of

October, Cancer Awareness Month, they would fundraise for Joe DiMaggio.

Dade Christian teaches its students that it is not about the incentive but about the willingness to give and help others. It is about having a servant's heart. Some students and parents gave without even taking the incentive that was offered to them.

Their goal is to continue doing this fundraiser for years to come. “I believe it's always good to give back and to make a difference in this world “ said Mrs. Grant-Allen, secondary english teacher.

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Our Lady of the Lakes longtime veteran teacher Irma Tejeda

Irma Tejeda, a teacher at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School for 31 years who touched the lives of her students throughout her career, died on December 27.

She was 58.

Born in Cuba, Tejeda moved to Miami with TEJEDA her parents when she was one year old in 1961. She graduated from Hialeah Miami Lakes High School, where she met her future husband, Jorge Tejeda.

After earning her Bachelor’s Degree in music from the University of Miami, Irma Tejeda landed her first teaching job at Our Lady of the Lakes and taught there until her death.

Jorge Tejeda said his wife had an impact on her students who went on to reach their career goals and incessantly thanked her for her dedication and commitment in the classroom.

“Her former students would visit her and let her know the impact she had on their lives,” he said. “During the school’s annual carnival, her former students would run up to her and hug her. She gave 100 percent to her kids and that’s why she was loved by everybody.”

After more than four decades, Tejeda loved the worship, fellowship and the signing of songs like “Water and the Spirit.”

“It really feels like family,” she said. “It’s my home away from home.

Tejeda was very active in the church and the community for years. Her favorite hobby was playing the guitar and singing, her husband said. She taught the couple’s three daughters how to play the instrument and water ski. “She loved to play and sing,” he said.

The staff at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School and Church said Tejeda will be missed and she was angel on earth.

“The parish community of Our Lady of the Lakes is grateful to Almighty God for having bestowed upon us the gift of having had Mrs. Irma Tejeda as a teacher at our school from its founding to the present,” the school said on its website.

Tejeda is survived by her husband and three daughters.

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William ‘Bill’ McClaskey William “Bill” McClaskey of Davie, Florida, and a longtime resident of Miami Lakes, passed away on January 2 at the age of 91.

McClaskey was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in WWII from 1945-47. He was initiated into the Free and Accepted Masons in 1967 where he held the office of Worshipful Master in the Miami Temple, Lodge 247, during 1977, and was a 32 degree Mason in the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry.

He was received, admitted and constituted a Noble of the Mystic Shrine, Mahi Temple in Miami in 1978, and was a member of the Royal Order of Jesters, Miami Court 088. He was also very active in the North Miami/North Dade Rotary Club.

McClaskey was the owner of Nolan’s Towing and Recovery from 1961-1997 and was a pioneer in the towing industry, both in Florida and nationally. He was a founding member of the Professional Wrecker Operators of Florida (P.W.O.F.) and served as president in 1980-81. He was also a member of the Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA).

He was inducted into the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame in 1987, and was a member of Friends of Towing and a Trustee of the Hall of Fame.

McClaskey was actively involved in T.O.W.E.D.., Towing Operators Working to Eliminate Drunk Driving, which towed vehicles and gave rides to impaired drivers free of charge from the first weekend in December through January 1.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Jane McClaskey, and a loving father of five children -

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Miami Lakes Area Houses of Worship Elevate Church

6250 Miami Lakes Dr. East www.GoElevateChurch.com Sunday Worship.... 9, 11 & 1 PM Youth Fridays......................7 PM

M.L. Congregational Church

6701 Miami Lakeway South Telephone 305-822-4313 Adult Sunday School........... 9 AM Children’s Sun. School..10:30 AM Worship.........................10:30 AM

Sunrise Presbyterian Church

18400 N.W. 68 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-5841 Worship...........................10:00 AM Servicio en Español,,,,,,,,11:30 AM

WILLIAM MCCLASKEY Debbie Wilkes (Mike Wilkes), Holly McGowan, Sue Sharp (Mike Sharp), William McClaskey Jr. (Tina McClaskey, and Dawn Groves (Scott Groves) - eight grandchildren including Jason Wilkes, Kyle Wilkes, Carissa Ford, Alana Tepper, Paul Rivera, Nicole Merkel, Chad McClaskey and Michael McClaskey, and nine great grandchildren.

Internment was held at the South Florida National Cemetery on January 11. A celebration of life was held that same day at the Pembroke Lakes Golf and Country Club.

Donations may be made in his memory to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Attention Office of Development, 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607, and online donations may be made at Lovetothrescue.org and entering recipient email address billandjanemac@gmail.com.

The Church of the Epiphany

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

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

8201 N.W. 186 Street Telephone: 305-829-0049 Spanish service.................9:00 AM English service................12:30 PM Tuesday Spanish).............7:00 PM Wednesday (English).......7:00 PM Palm Vista Community Church

Meeting at Miami Lakes Middle School Auditorium 6425 Miami Lakeway North Telephone: 305-822-6999 Worship Service....................10:30 AM

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

Iglesia Biblica Cristiana Español Servcios

6250 Miami Lakes Drive East Telephone: 305-557-1959 Sunday Service.................4:00 PM Wednesday Youth.............7:30 PM

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 West 68 Street Telephone: 305-821-3622 Sunday service (English)...9:00 AM Sunday service (Spanish)10:30 AM Bible School......................11:00 AM

Voice for Jesus Church 4824 N.W. 167 Street

Telephone: 305-625-3787 Sunday service.................10:00 AM Youth Thursday..................7:00 PM Friday Prayer Service........7:00 PM

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Hialeah Church of Christ

Shula’s Hotel (Davis Cup Room) 6842 Main Street, Miami Lakes Telephone: 305-558-1060 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

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

Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church

15801 N.W. 67 Avenue Telephone: 305-558-2302 Saturday Vigil Mass............5:00 PM Sunday services in English ...........9:30, 11:00 AM and 5:30 PM Sunday services in Spanish: ...........8:00 AM, 12:45 and 7:00 PM Daily services......7:00 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 Saturday (Spanish)............7:00 PM Sundays (English).....8 & 10:30 AM Sundays (Spanish) ................9 AM, 12:30 and 7:00 PM

North Palm Baptist Church

7801 N.W. 178 Street Telephone: 305-558-2032 Sunday Bible Study............9:15 AM Sunday Worship...............10:30 AM Wednesday sevice.............7:00 PM

M.L. United Methodist Church

14800 N.W. 67 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-7274 Worship service.................10:00 AM Contemporary service.......11:30 AM (Child care and youth Sunday School during both services)

New Testament Baptist Church

6601 N.W. 167 Street Telephone: 305-558-4930 Sunday English service.......11:15 AM Sunday Spanish service.....10:30 AM Sunday School.....................10:00 AM Sunday School (Spanish)...11:30 AM Wednesday Children’s Ministry......................6:45 PM Wednesday Bible study........7:00 PM Wednesday Youth Group.....7:00 PM

Christ the Saviour Orthodox Cathedral

16601 N.W. 77 Court Telephone: 305-822-0437 www.OrthodoxMiami.org Saturday Vespers...............6:00 PM Sunday Liturgy..................10:00 AM

Palm Springs United Methodist Church

5700 W. 12 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-3232 Worship service................10:45 AM

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

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The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Foundation is currently accepting applications for students of Hispanic heritage who are seeking financial aid in their pursuit of a college degree.

The HSF is designed to assist students in high school, college undergraduate students and graduate students and community college students transfer-

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The awards are merit-based and the final amounts range from $500 to $5,000, based on demonstrated financial need.

The first phase of the application process, which is a short questionnaire, closes on

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FOR RENT. 3 bed bedrooms, rooms, 2 baths, all tile floors, updated kitchen hen and baths, washer/ dryer, central A/C, nice large open patio.

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Call Debbie 305-788-5008.

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SERGIO DURAN GROUP / TEAM “Committed to Excellence”

Congratulate Sergio Duran with the Keyes Company for having obtained the prestigious CRS designation, making him one of the less than 3% of Realtors who have qualified for the “PhD of Real Estate.”

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SERGIO DURAN, P.A.

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Serving the Miami Lakes community for over 38 years as a full service Realtor!

15040 Dunbarton Place - Miami Lakes

• 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

Beautiful home for a large family with 7 bedroms, 6 baths, 2 master suites, totally updated. Extra large lot with pool, tle floors, new kitchen, granite counters, S/S appliances. New roof, generator, hurricane accordion shutters, secrity cameras and alarm system.

Vera Cox 305-542-1944

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#1 Miami Lakes Top Selling Agents Since 2000 Coldwell Banker Top 100 Agents in Florida • NAHREP Top 200 in U.S.A. JUST LISTED

LOCH LOMOND - $1,700,000 Opportunity to live in one of Miami Lake’s most prime locations. On 1.4 acres, one-story resort has direct golf course and long lake views.

Custom oversize pool. Guest House, Tennis court. 6 Bed / 7.5 Bath / 6,350 sf. / A10597299.

NEW PRICE

ALAMEDA NORTH - $435,000

Stunning home centrally located in Miami Lakes. Generous open floor plan, soaring-high vaulted ceilings & tile throughout. Renovated bathrooms, grand master bedroom & oversized walk-in closets. 4 Bed / 2 Bath / 1,979 sf. A10549278.

JUST SOLD

SATORI - MIAMI LAKES - $580,860 Serenity Collection Home located on an oversied Presidential Lot. We successfully closed in 15 days with 0 closing costs to our buyers. Sold nearly $20K under Appraisal. 4 Bed / 3 Bath / 2,531 sf. / A10560857.

Residential Real Estate “Owned and operated by NRT, LLC”

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ROYAL OAKS - $509,500 Spectacular home located in highly desired, guard-gated Royal Oaks. Home has open floor plan with soaring high-volume ceilings. Brand new pool, 8-year-old roof, updated kitchen and baths. 3 Bed / 2 Bath / 2,625 sf. / A10597312.

RIVERSTONE - $919,000

Lakefront. Gated community. Expansive lot on 4home cul-de-sac. Marble/wood flooring. Large his/hers closets. Accordion shutters. Wet bar.

Large covered terrace. Saltwater pool.

5 Bed / 4 Bath / 3.726 sf. / 37,444 Lot / A10531827.

PENDING SALE

ROYAL PALM ESTATES - $935,000

SMART home. All modern bathrooms. Gourmet kitchen.

Large covered patio. Expansive backyard. Pool, waterfall.

Creston Home Automation may be available.

5 Bed / 4.5 Bath / 4,505 sf. / 13,269 sf. Lot / A10503572.

JUST SOLD

SILVERCREST SOUTH - $653,000 Elegant lakefront home located in the prestigious and guard-gated community of Silver Crest. We successfully represented our buyer and closed in only 18 days!

5 Bed / 4 Bath / 3,809 sf. / A10545534.

ROYAL PALM ESTATES - $1,189,000

Custom Mansion. Over 8,000 sf. of fortress-like construction. Floating spiral staircase. All oversized bedroom-suites. Large covered terrace/balcony. Resort-style pool. 6 Bed / 5.5 Bath / 8,101 sf. / 13,248 sf.Lot / A10518969.

PENDING SALE

ROYAL OAKS - $635,000 Chic & elegant turn-key home. All modern baths, custom kitchen & all impact doors/windows. Home sits on oversized lot w/an expansive covered terrace & salt water heated pool. 3 Bed / 2.5 Bath / 4,090 sf. A10558561.

JUST SOLD

ROYAL OAKS - $780,000 Custom home built in 2008. With just under 35 days on the market, we successfully represented both the buyer and seller in the sale of this custom Tropical Oasis.

305.827.4251 305.308.9482 786.348.7780

PENDING SALE

LOCH LOMOND EAST - $329,000

Lakefront townhome. Freshly painted. Eat-in kitchen. Tile flooring. Two master bedrooms. Grand master bedroom.

Large covered terrace/ balcony. Long lake views.

4 Bed / 3 Bath / 2,190 sf. / A10529947.

JUST SOLD

ROYAL PALM ESTATES - $795,500

Sold in under 30 DAYS AT 97% OF ASKING PRICE. Home sits on one of Miami Lakes most valued locations with direct views of historical preservation of Madden’s Hammock.

4 Bed / 3.5 Bath / 3,459 sf. A10545444.

Call or text us for more information on these homes or any of our other featured homes.

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