Future Miami-Dade County bond referendums will contain a caveat to voters: Approving the bond item will raise your taxes. The Miami-Dade County Commission gave final approval to an ordinance sponsored by Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr. to include language in future bond measures specifying that the proposed bond would be “paid or secured by taxes derived from the assessed value of property in the County.” A two-thirds...

  To enhance on-street parking spaces and a pedestrian ambiance in the Town Center Downtown area, the Town of Miami Lakes is proposing a pay  per-space fee for landowners and business owners in exchange for including additional parking spaces in its required parking zone. At the January 14 regular Town Council meeting, lawmakers, on first reading, were expected to vote for an ordinance which would establish a payment in lieu of...

  Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo, Jr., District 13, has announced the locations of his town hall meetings for the next three months. Commissioner Bovo will discuss issues of importance to district residents and listen to their concerns and ideas. Bovo’s town hall meetings are generally held the second Monday of every month at different locations throughout the district.  • Monday, January 13 – John F....

  Miami Lakes is seeking resident input as the town develops the Strategic and Comprehensive Plans. These plans will guide the next 10 years of the town’s growth. Resident participation will help identify key issues and opportunities as the town develops a vision to keep Miami Lakes “Growing Beautifully.” All participants will be entered into a raffle and eligible to win up to $200 in Visa gift cards. To complete the...

  The Town of Miami Lakes will formally unveil the display case containing artifacts originally excavated from the Madden’s Hammock archeological site at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22, at the town’s Government Center, 6601 Main Street. Vice Mayor Manny Cid spearheaded the initiative, requesting the University of Florida’s Museum of Natural History to return some of the artifacts back to Miami Lakes. “The...