The Town of Miami Lakes will hold a special call meeting on Monday, July 31 to discuss the millage rate. The council had set the tentative rate on July 11 for the town portion of property owners’ tax bill at 2.0732, or $2.07 per $1,000 of assessed property. That was the rollback rate. It is believed to be the lowest millage rate in town history. Town Budget Officer Melissa Hernandez said estimated collected taxes under the...

    American Legion Post 144 of Miami Lakes celebrated Independence Day with a barbecue at Veterans Park.      Shown from left are Gerry Olano, a Post Service Officer; Alvaro Hernandez, Post Sgt. at Arms; Post members William Knickerbocker and Ken Boyd; Post Commander Gary Cardenas; Post Vice Commander Fred Senra; Howard Sanchez, a veteran who works for sponsor Well Care; Post members Orlando Menendez, Chris Wilson...

        When new businesses open in town, elected officials and the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce welcome them with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.  At the Eli M. Boutique, 6608 Main St. on June 15 are from left in front: Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee member Pedro Fiallo; Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce member Norma Martinez; Chamber President Fred Senra; Melissa Caballero Alton, president of Business...

Steve Kretsch  Owner, Island Fin Poké Restaurant  Coral Gables      “Best part of the summer is opening my store in Royal Oaks Plaza,” Steve Kretsch said. Adriana Vila Soto  Financial professional Miami Lakes      “Spending time with family, doing some traveling and having some friends over in this beautiful town,” Adriana Vila Soto...

    The Miami Lakes Golf Club has a new head golf professional who will share his knowledge with readers of the monthly Tee to Green column, too.      Mike Stern, 35, was a teen competitor at Killian High, a golfer on scholarship at the University of Central Florida and a professional on mini-tours and at PGA Latin America tournaments.      It’s all experience that he can draw from and...