The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering these in-person classes.  Space in classes is limited and registration may be required.  Teen Crafty Corner  Thurs., July 20,  4 p.m. – 5 p.m.  Explore your creativity through inventive, multimedia crafts.  Ages 12 – 18 Homework Help and Tutoring  Sat., July 22, 29,  Aug. 5, 12,  10 a.m. - 1...

Please check the Town of Miami Lakes' social media pages for the most up-to-date information. RSVP at TOML.Eventbrite.com.  July 21 to Aug. 13  “Exilios” directed by Danny Nieves at the Main Street Players.  Written by Yerandy Fleites Perez, it’s a Spanish language play about a Cuban exile who returns to his homeland. Tickets: $30 for adults,  $25 for students, seniors and the military. Main...

    The Education Fund in Miami Lakes is an independent non-profit organization that supports teachers and public school education in Miami-Dade County.      It has The Education Fund Ocean Bank Center for Education Materials, an 11,000 square foot warehouse in Medley, where educators can fill carts with art supplies and classroom essentials, all for free.      The Center is in the middle of a...

     Miami Lakes property owners may see a reduction in town taxes next year after the council chose the rollback rate for 2023 – 2024.      In a split vote on July 11, the council set the tentative millage rate of 2.0732, or $2.07 per $1,000 of assessed property.      It’s believed to be the lowest millage rate in the town’s history.      A homeowner whose...

     Damage to property from limestone mining was addressed by Fla. Rep. Tom Fabricio when he spoke to the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce.      Advocates including the Miami Lakes Blasting Advisory Board seek to co-exist with mining companies and to reduce the power of blasts and resulting vibrations which they say cause cracks in home foundations, pools and patios.      Fabricio, R-Miami...