Future Miami-Dade County bond referendums will contain a caveat to voters: Approving the bond item will raise your taxes. The Miami-Dade County Commission gave final approval to an ordinance sponsored by Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr. to include language in future bond measures specifying that the proposed bond would be “paid or secured by taxes derived from the assessed value of property in the County.” A two-thirds majority of...

  Miami Lakes Community and Leisure Services Department was recently recognized in the Florida Recreation and Park Association (FRPA) Journal’s 2013 Facility Showcase edition. The FRPA Facility Showcase recognizes and celebrates newly built facilities and parks that contribute to the success and value of parks and recreation in the State of Florida. The edition feature not only the Sevilla Estates Park, but also Phase 1 of the...

  The Town of Miami Lakes and its planning consultant will hold two community workshops regarding the town’s Strategic and Comprehensive Plans. These plans will guide the next 10 years of the town’s future growth. Resident participation will help identify key issues and opportunities as the town develops a vision to keep Miami Lakes “Growing Beautifully.” Community workshops are scheduled as follows: Saturday,...

  This past holiday season, Express Employment Professionals offices across the United States and Canada joined together to “Pay It Forward” by hosting hiring drives and events in an effort to put job seekers to work. The Miami Lakes Express office secured work for 32 people during the holidays. The goal of the drive was to help give encouragement and purpose to as many job seekers as possible by providing them an...

  Miami Lakes Community and Leisure Services Department has launched a new online parks reservation system: www.miamilakes-fl.gov/parkres. The system will enable town residents to view park calendars, reserve picnic shelters, indoor facilities, and athletic fields, and even register for programs from any device with internet capabilities. The full implementation will be completed in phases. Currently, users are able to create accounts...