During its first budget hearing on September 5, the Town of Miami Lakes tentatively approved to keep the same rate for property taxes and adopted a new budget for fiscal year 2017-2018.The tax rate of 2.335 is $2.33 for every $1,000 taxable value but residents might pay a slight tax hike since their property values have increased.The rate generates about $6.6 million in ad valorem taxes, and with other revenues, carryover funds and reserves,...

Miami Lakes is planning to decide which path to take in selecting its next town manager sooner than originally planned after Alex Rey was picked as one of the finalists for the same position for the City of Aventura.  Aventura is expected to pick its new city manager in October and if Rey, who’s the front-runner, is the man, Miami Lakes would have about two to three months to replace him either on a temporary basis or for the long...

Miami-Dade Police Major Javier Ruiz was introduced as the new town commander for Miami Lakes at the September 5 Town Council meeting, replacing Major Jorge Perez who was assigned to the Northside District. Ruiz previously served in the Armed Robbery Bureau and was one of the original police officers assigned to the Miami Lakes unit following incorporation in 2000.He started his law enforcement career at the Northwest District in 1998,...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will host the final Lunch Bunch and Bingo event on Wednesday, September 27, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. sponsored by ClearCaptions.The affair offers a chance to socialize and make new friends while having fun and enjoying nutritious lunches provided by Giardino Gourmet Salads at Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.Seating is limited and reservations are required by contacting Community...

Mayor Manny Cid will be delivering his annual State of the Town Address beginning at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, in Council Chambers at 6601 Main Street.Cid will highlight the Town’s accomplishments during the past year and the priorities for the upcoming year.Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart will be in attendance.Sponsored by JetStream Federal Credit Union, the event will be catered by the Miami Lakes Educational Center’s...