Council keeps property tax rate flat

Government By David L. Snelling, Reporter Wednesday, September 29, 2021

     The Miami Lakes town council approved the property tax rate and a $82.4 million budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, which began Oct. 1.      The vote was unanimous for the millage rate of 2.3127, which is unchanged since 2019, as well as for the budget during the Sept. 22 second and final hearing.      The tax rate stays flat, but some property owners will see slight tax increases...

Commissioner Garcia tackles graffiti

Community By David L. Snelling, Reporter Thursday, September 16, 2021

      Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sen. Rene Garcia, Miami-Dade Police officers from the Northwest District Station and community volunteers teamed up on Aug. 9 to paint over graffiti along a fence at the Ludlum Lake Condominium, at 6703 N.W. 169th St. near the Palmetto Expressway.      The beautification project was a joint effort to improve neighborhoods within District 13, Garcia’s office said....

Council works on town budget, will review staff pay raises

Government By David L. Snelling, Reporter Thursday, September 16, 2021

  The Miami Lakes town council approved the proposed 2021 – 2022 budget during a first reading on Sept. 7.  The proposed millage rate of 2.3127, or $2.31 per $1,000 of assessed property, is unchanged since 2019.      But because home values have risen by 3.6 percent according to the Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser’s Office,  some homeowners may pay slightly more than in prior...

Power lunch at Shula's

Government By David L. Snelling, Reporter Thursday, September 16, 2021

   Jorge Colina, retired chief of City of Miami Police who lives in Miami Lakes, and Fla. Rep. Tom Fabricio, R-Miramar, who represents District 103, met for lunch on Aug. 20 at Shula’s 2 Steak & Sports, Fabricio said on Facebook. 

Diaz-Balart guest at Chamber of Commerce luncheon

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, September 15, 2021

      Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Doral, spoke at the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce luncheon held Sept. 8 at Shula’s Hotel and Golf Club in Miami Lakes.       The U.S. Representative for District 25 is serving his 10th term.        Diaz-Balart, 59, said he is not giving up on getting a unique Zip Code for the Town of Miami Lakes.        He also...
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