The Geezers celebrate 15 years of play and friendship

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, September 18, 2024

     As they do twice each  week, the Geezers softball team walked onto field No. 2 at Miami Lakes Optimist Park on Sept. 11.       The date marked 15 years that the Boys of Autumn, or the Geezers as...

Bolay kids fundraiser

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

     Bolay Fresh Bold Kitchens are donating 50 cents from every Kids Bol sold in September to support 4KIDS.US, a non-profit that serves children and families in crisis and provides therapy and foster homes.      Participating restaurants include the Miami Lakes location at 15141 NW 67th Ave.     The Kids Bol has a grain, green or vegetable; a protein choice of teriyaki chicken, steak au jus or...

Miami Lakes Library Programs through Sept. 28

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

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.  Space is limited and registration may be required.   Homework Help & Tutoring  Sat., Sept. 16, 23, 30.  10 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Certified teachers meet students in grades K-12 for one-hour sessions to help with homework and tutoring in reading, math and science. This free service funded in part by The Children’s...

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...

Dieguez, Fernandez, launch campaigns for town mayor

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

    Two Miami Lakes councilmen want to become mayor and lead the town after the November 2024 election.      Councilman Tony Fernandez, who is in the middle of his first term, declared his candidacy on Sept. 5. Councilman Josh Dieguez filed his paperwork for the office later that same day.      Both candidates have followed a somewhat traditional path for those who seek elected office: Service on...
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