CORRECTION: The Oct. 4, 2004 print version of this story incorrectly described Vice Mayor Tony Fernandez's suggestion about using unused Park Impact fees to pay for a senior center. This story has been changed to accurately reflect his idea.        A majority of the Miami Lakes council voted to approve a 2.0732 tax rate and a $21.6 million operating budget during its second hearing on those...

   The Miami Lakes Athletic Club will hold special events in October to raise money for the Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative and to raise awareness and remind women to get annual mammograms.      Club employees will wear pink T-shirts during the month.       There will be pink T-shirts, hair ties, bandanas and other accessories for sale.      A series of classes...

      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 check availability, call the branch at 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at bit.ly/3Wnp6tC. Nutrition and Health Class presented by Feeding South...

Oct. 2 National Coffee with a Cop Day Vicky Bakery 13925 NW 67th Ave., 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Free. Oct. 4 to Oct. 13 Riley Elton McCarthy’s “Ragweeds” at the Main Street Players. Catch six performances of this one act drama about a cryptozoologist (a person who studies mythical animals) and a doomsday prepper in Point Pleasant, West Virginia meet on the hunt for a mythic beast and wonder about their contribution to...

  Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid is term-limited and is exploring his career options, which includes seeking a municipal management job in Broward County. The Town of Southwest Ranches confirmed Friday that Cid has applied to be its Deputy Town Administrator. Cid said via text: "As my term as mayor ends on Nov. 5th, I'm weighing my options to continue my public service in different forms. I love being a servant leader...