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...

Freebee expands service

Community Tuesday, July 13, 2021

With the help of a state grant, the Town of Miami Lakes is adding an ADA accessible van to its Freebee fleet and expanding routes. Riders may connect from Town Hall or Picnic Park West for free trips to the Palmetto Metrorail Station and back to the starting points, Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Freebee operates from: Monday - Thursday, 6 a.m.
- 7 p.m.; Friday, 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. and...

Budget meetings set

Government Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Taxpayers will have three ways to observe the Town of Miami Lakes council shape the 2021
- 2022 budget: Via live stream on the town website, on its social media pages or in person at Town Hall, at 6601 Main St. Meetings will be held on the following dates:
--July 15th, 6:30 p.m.: Sunshine Working Budget Meeting (General Fund); --Aug. 18th, 6:30 p.m.: Sunshine Working Budget Meeting (All Funds) --Sept. 7th, 7:30 p.m.: First Budget...

Workout: To do at home, in the gym or on the go

Sports By Paula Liu Yoga Instructor Shula’s Athletic Club Tuesday, July 13, 2021

The Extended Side Angle pose,
 also known as Utthita Parsvakonasana The Extended Side Angle pose is one of the most common and popular in yoga practices. It involves using many essential groups of muscles such as those in the legs, ankles, groin, shoulders and spine. It also serves as a whole body wake-up call, and gives the body a very energetic feeling. There are many different ways to get into the pose. Let’s start...

Teenager dreams of a career on the opera stage

Education By David Snelling, Reporter Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Remember the name Anabelle Calles. The Miami Lakes teenager has a strong soprano voice and the acting chops, too, to support her ambitions to become an opera singer. And Anabelle, 14, is getting encouragement from professionals who recognize artistic talent. She was a semi-finalist last year and on June 5th, won the Vocal Broadway Jazz/Classical category
in the Young Talent Big Dreams competition, sponsored by The Children’s...

The Nail Garden opens second spa in Miami Lakes

Business By Megan Jacobo, Reporter Tuesday, July 13, 2021

The Nail Garden has blossomed, and opened a second spa location in Miami Lakes. The shop is in the 6600 Main retail and residential complex near Town Hall. It is owned by Olga and Luis Alvarez. The couple have a third nail salon in Pembroke Pines. Their first location in the Lake Patricia Shopping Center began welcoming customers in 2016. Olga Alvarez, 54, said she is proud of how their business has grown and of the quality...
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