The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.        Most events require preregistration and popular courses may fill up early. Sign up in advance to avoid being shut out of classes.         To see what is available, call 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.      The library at 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. is...

    Of the 65 attendees at the 3rd Annual Business Boot Camp in Miami Lakes, most had fewer than 10 employees, several had ideas for a startup and some came from out of town to learn practical tips from local entrepreneurs.      The Economic Development Committee presented the free Town Hall forum on Sept. 26.      “I want to hear about their journeys and learn from people who also started...

    After three workshops and two late night budget hearings, the Miami Lakes town council raised the millage rate slightly, from 2.0732 to 2.1577, or $2.15.       To get there, they adjusted where revenues went and lowered the general fund spending plan by $1,103,912.      At midnight on Sept. 25, a majority -- Councilmen Juan Carlos Fernandez, Steven Herzberg and Alex Sanchez; Vice Mayor...

     How well do you know your friends and neighbors?      We’re starting a new column called “Who’s that cute baby?” to test readers’ familiarity with their fellow Miami Lakers.      The toddler shown in the photo was about a year old when his picture was taken. He suggested the column and so is our inaugural baby.       This should be an easy...

Residents can now vote for their favorite businesses during the finalist round for the Best of Miami Lakes. Voting for this round is open until Oct. 17, with the winners being announced on Oct. 25. The competition now in its ninth year is run by the town’s Economic Development Committee and spotlights small businesses in the community ahead of Small Business Saturday in November. Small Business Saturday encourages people to...