Miami Lakes Council sets tax rate

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, October 3, 2024

     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 issues.      The millage rate for the 2024 – 2025 fiscal...

Who’s Who in Miami Lakes: Danny de Varona

Community By David Snelling, Reporter Thursday, August 19, 2021

Danny de Varona, 52, is chairman of the Optimist Club of Miami Lakes and director of its baseball and softball programs. Varona is a network administrator for Seaboard Marine. He is married to Irene Varona, 49, a bookkeeper and has three children: Katie Varona, 23, a pharmacist; Alex Varona, 22, also a network administrator; and Sebastian Gonzalez, 11, a student at Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic School in Hialeah. Q: Where are you...

Restaurants ready to serve Miami Lakers

Business Thursday, August 19, 2021

Cypress Village Shopping Center Beverly Hills Café 7312 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-558-8201. Indoor/ outdoor dining, take-out, delivery, UberEats. Cruzeiro Brazilian Steakhouse 7419 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-363-5247, Indoor/outdoor dining, take-out. Diced 7425 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-961-1032 Indoor dining, take-out, UberEats, Postmates, DoorDash 305-961-1032 Dr. Limon 7341 Miami Lakes Drive,...

How to contact your elected officials

Business Thursday, August 19, 2021

U.S. Congress Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. 7400 SW 87th Ave. Suite 270 Miami, Fla. 33166 305-596-4224 Twitter: @SenRubioPress   Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla. 901 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Suite 505 Miami, FL 33134 786-501-7141 Twitter: @SenRickScott   Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Miami 8669 NW 36th St. Suite 100 Doral, Fla. 33166 305-470-8555 Twitter: @MarioDB   Florida...

Flavors of the Season -- Back to School

Community By Chef Veronica Mauri Thursday, August 19, 2021

School resumes this month and during these hectic weeks, I want to help you and your family eat in a way that is healthy and to be able to prepare meals without too much hassle. Tacos are an old-time favorite for kids and adults alike. During the weekend, you can prepare a big batch of taco meat, chop your veggies and store it all in containers until you’re ready to make different dishes during the week. I love to use turkey,...

Scene around town: Mask Fashion

Community Thursday, August 19, 2021

Call it pandemic fashion, the colorful face coverings we wear to protect ourselves, our families, friends and neighbors from the COVID-19 virus.

What kind of mask do you wear? Send a selfie to LindaT@MiamiLaker.com.

Photos by LindaTrischitta, The Miami Laker.

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