Miami Lakes residents have several candidates to vote for in local and county races on Nov. 5.       Here are key dates: Oct. 7 The deadline to register to vote. Oct. 24 The deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot.  Oct. 21 – Nov. 3 Early voting. Polls are open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Mary Collins Community Center at 15151 NW 82nd Ave. is the Miami Lakes early voting...

    The Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee hosted its 2nd Annual Business Boot Camp at Ana G. Méndez University.       About 60 entrepreneurs and prospective business owners heard from experts on Sept. 20 describe the town’s welcoming business climate, ways to finance an enterprise, promote it on social media, how to comply with tax laws and protect a company from labor...

CORRECTION: The Oct. 4, 2004 print version of this story incorrectly described Vice Mayor Tony Fernandez's suggestion about using unused Park Impact fees to pay for a senior center. This story has been changed to accurately reflect his idea.        A majority of the Miami Lakes council voted to approve a 2.0732 tax rate and a $21.6 million operating budget during its second hearing on those...

  Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid is term-limited and is exploring his career options, which includes seeking a municipal management job in Broward County. The Town of Southwest Ranches confirmed Friday that Cid has applied to be its Deputy Town Administrator. Cid said via text: "As my term as mayor ends on Nov. 5th, I'm weighing my options to continue my public service in different forms. I love being a servant leader...

     The Miami Lakes Town Foundation is accepting applications for grants.       Community groups, school clubs or teams, educators and other organizations are welcome to apply for money for projects that encourage literacy, continuing education; developing and implementing youth programs; beautification projects and cultural events, the town said.       Applications will be...