Cultural Affairs Committee to celebrate Spain

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, September 14, 2023

    Hispanic Heritage Month spans September and October, and on Oct. 14 the Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee will celebrate the nation of Spain.      El Pimiento Restaurant of Miami Lakes will serve sangria, paella and other Spanish cuisine during the event at Miami Lakes Town Hall.     The party will also have music, a flamenco dancer and photos and information about the country where  many...

Mayor Manny Cid launches county mayoral campaign

Obituaries By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, September 14, 2023

    Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid stood in front of the Miami-Dade County Building Department on Sept. 5, a department he would criticize when he launched his campaign for county mayor.      Cid, 39, is term-limited for the town office and his service will end in November, 2024. He is challenging incumbent Miami-Dade County Mayor Danielle Levine Cava, who is seeking a second term.      The...

Small Business Boot Camp set for Sept. 22

Business By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, September 14, 2023

 Small business owners will not want to miss a free, action-packed workshop that will provide the inside track on how to do business with Miami-Dade County, become innovative and ready for growth and get  financing.      The Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee along with experts from Miami-Dade County, BankUnited and Prospera will all speak at Miami Lakes Town Hall on Friday, Sept. 22.    ...

Community Calendar through Oct. 7

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, September 14, 2023

        Please check town social media pages for the most up-to-date information. RSVP at TOML.Eventbrite.com.  Sept. 13 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. Join the Chamber for its monthly luncheon. Guest speaker is St. Thomas University President David A. Armstrong. $35 for members, $45 for non-members and $50 day of. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. Networking at 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon....

Council discusses cuts to police, impacts of rollback rate on budget

Government By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, September 14, 2023

     The rollback millage rate the Miami Lakes town council adopted in July is leading to proposed spending cuts to everything from flowers planted in medians to being able to hire two more police officers, the elected leaders heard during a workshop in advance of the first budget hearing on Sept. 14.       The $2.07 rate per every $1,000 of a property’s taxable value will leave a deficit in revenues of...
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