Coming soon: Relocation of express lane entrance for Palmetto Expressway

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Commuters who drive the Palmetto Expressway will want to note a relocation of the entrance for the southbound express lanes that takes effect the weekend of Oct. 11.      Instead of entering the expressway at Northwest 67th...

Community Calendar for February

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, February 1, 2023

 Events are subject to change. Please check town social media pages for the most up-to-date information. Register for events at toml.eventbrite.com.  CANCELED. CHECK WITH THEATER FOR RESCHEDULED PERFORMANCES Feb. 3 - Feb. 26 “Tribes” by Nina Raine. The Main Street Players’ latest production is a play about a deaf man who bonds with a woman who is losing her hearing. It is directed by Lowell Williams. Friday...

Miami Lakes Library Programs in February

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, February 1, 2023

 The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering these in-person classes.  LEGO and Goobi Building Challenge Wed., Feb. 1   4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Choose LEGO or Goobi pieces to complete engineering tasks.  Ages 8 – 18. Get Your Game On! Thurs., Feb. 2   4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Friendly competitions in video and board games. Ages 8 – 18. Florida...

Our Neighborhoods: The Gold Coast Office Building

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, February 1, 2023

     On Northwest 60th Avenue in Miami Lakes, there is a row of offices within a yellow two-story building.       Known as the Gold Coast Office Building, it has 14 offices that offer services ranging from beauty to finance.      Built in 1979 and owned by Gold Coast Real Estate Inc., the property is managed by The Fiur Organization.       Joshua Ladd Howell is The...

Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten lottery underway for 2023-2024 school year

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, February 1, 2023

     The lottery for the Miami-Dade County Public Schools free Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten is open for the 2023-2024 school year.       Packets became available from participating schools on Feb. 1; the lottery drawing will be held Feb. 24.         Parents will need to have the following documents in order to register for the VPK lottery:       --Proof of...

Request a vote-by-mail ballot

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, February 1, 2023

     A change in Florida law requires voters to request a mail-in ballot each year.      Registered voters may ask to receive a mail-in ballot on the Miami-Dade County elections website, or by email, phone, fax or mail.       Mail-in ballots must be requested by 5 p.m. on the 10th day before an election, but why wait? Request it now so there is no delay.      The county also...
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