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...

How to contact your elected officials

Government Thursday, August 5, 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...
The library in Miami Lakes is offering virtual and in-person programs. Space is limited and you must sign up in advance to receive a link via email. If a class is filled, call the branch at 305-822-6520 and ask to join a waiting list. Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers en dos idiomas -- In person Tues., Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31; 11:30 a.m. Bilingual stories, songs and activities. Ages 18 months - 3. Healthy Body,...

Bryan Atorresagasti plays basketball without limits

Sports By David Snelling, Reporter Thursday, August 5, 2021

When she was pregnant with her first child, Dayani Bover learned that her baby boy’s right leg and some of his fingers would not grow to their full length. Here’s what nobody knew at the time: Her child would turn into quite a basketball player and make a habit out of overcoming any challenge. Meet Bryan Atorresagasti, 17, who can do just about anything on a basketball court -- dribble, pass, defend and...

Advertiser Spotlight: GES Realty

Business By Megan Jacobo, Reporter Thursday, August 5, 2021

Gardenia Saumell became a Realtor in South Florida in 1975 and founded her own brokerage firm, GES Realty, in 1985. Saumell, 87, said her business, at 2550 W. 84th St. in Hialeah, has served generations of home buyers and sellers. “Most of our clients are repeat customers,” Saumell said. “We see a lot of younger clients as well. “We work with a lot of referrals, and family members that refer us to their other...

Students to return to classrooms as virus comes back stronger

Education By Megan Jacobo, Reporter Thursday, August 5, 2021

The new school year is quickly approaching and for some students, it will mark their first return to campus since the coronavirus struck in March 2020. And while it seemed earlier this summer that COVID-19 was becoming less of a threat, the Delta variant of the disease has sickened mostly unvaccinated people and caused a surge of cases in Florida, just when kids are set to go back to their schoolhouses. Many parents will have to stock...
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