Miami-Dade County's public schools resume on Monday, August 22 to begin the 2016-2017 school year. Parents and students are urged to register early to avoid processing delays. Two proofs of current address are required. Also required is a completion of a "Disclosure of Time of Registration" form, which can be obtained from Attendance Services.For more information visit www.dadeschools.net. First Day of Class: Monday, August 22,...

It’s that time of year again! Florida shoppers once again will have a three-day “tax-free holiday” weekend in anticipation of the new school year. This year’s sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 5, 2016, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 7, 2016.No Florida sales tax or local option tax will be collected during this time on the following: Clothing, footwear, and certain accessories selling...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will continue to offer nutritious lunches and bingo fun for seniors in August with a change of location.Sponsored by The Graham Companies, Always At Your Side Adult Day Care, Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., and Florida Pace Centers, the lunches will be held at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays, August 17 and 31.The change of venue is due to early voting at the Community...

The Town of Miami Lakes may finally get its own zip code.The Town Council, led by Councilmember Manny Cid, has continued to fight for the past three years with the U.S. Postal Service for a Zip Code that is unique to Miami Lakes.U.S. Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart added the Miami Lakes Zip Code language to the Postal Service Reform Act of 2016 requiring the U.S. Postal Service to designate an independent zip code no later than September 30,...

Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during August: For Children and Families:On Your Mark, Get Set...Read: Movie Screenings – Beat the heat with a  family friendly film. Featured title is “Zootopia.” Event is sponsored by the Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 6. On Your Mark, Get Set...Read: Library Olympics – Join for a variety...