Town honors teen for raising awareness about childhood cancer

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, November 13, 2024

     Miami Lakes officials honored Jeremy “JJ” Matthews during the Sept. 10 Town Council meeting for his efforts to raise awareness about childhood cancer.       JJ, 13, is a survivor of...

Community Calendar through Aug. 26

Calendar By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, July 20, 2023

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 holds supplies drive

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, July 20, 2023

    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...

Council sets rollback rate for property tax

Government By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, July 20, 2023

     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...

Fla. Rep. Tom Fabricio addresses Chamber of Commerce

Business By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, July 20, 2023

     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...

Restaurants ready to serve Miami Lakers

Business By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, July 6, 2023

Cypress Village Shopping Center BurgerFi 7431 Miami Lakes Drive.  786-322-6270. Dine in, take-out. www.burgerfi.com CRUZEIRO Brazilian Steakhouse 7419 Miami Lakes Dr. 305-363-5247 Indoor/outdoor dining, take-out, Uber Eats. Order from cruzeirosteakhouse.net. DiCED 7425 Miami Lakes Drive  305-961-1032 Dicedfood.com, indoor dining; take-out; Uber Eats; Postmates; DoorDash.   Dr....
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