Venture X provides flexible workspaces near Main Street

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, January 16, 2025

     There is a new flexible workspace in town that caters to clients who may want to drop in for a day or have a longer-term membership.      The modern new Venture X offices in the Arbor Place Building near Main...

SAS Student publishes 2nd book

Education By Megan Jacobo, Reporter Wednesday, September 29, 2021

     Alexa Darnaby, 17, a senior at the School for Advanced Studies’ north campus in Miami, has already published two books in her young writing career.       Her latest work, “Hamlet: A Children’s Book” was inspired by her love of literature.       Alexa says she has always enjoyed reading and writing, and that playwright William Shakespeare fascinated...

Council keeps property tax rate flat

Government By David L. Snelling, Reporter Wednesday, September 29, 2021

     The Miami Lakes town council approved the property tax rate and a $82.4 million budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, which began Oct. 1.      The vote was unanimous for the millage rate of 2.3127, which is unchanged since 2019, as well as for the budget during the Sept. 22 second and final hearing.      The tax rate stays flat, but some property owners will see slight tax increases...

Miami Lakes Food & Wine Fest set to return in February

Community By Megan Jacobo, Reporter Wednesday, September 29, 2021

     The Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival is set to return Feb. 5, 2022, at Miami Lakes Optimist Park.  The pandemic forced the cancellation this year of the charity event. Ticket proceeds will support the Miami Lakes Town Foundation.       For sponsorship opportunities for the festival to be held at the park, at 6411 NW 162 St. in Miami Lakes, visit: https://www.mlfoodwinefest.com or contact...

CMX Cinemas get luxe makeover

Sports By Megan Jacobo, Reporter Wednesday, September 29, 2021

   Observant moviegoers may have noticed the shipping containers and construction materials behind CMX Cinemas on Main Street in recent months.       The reason: A more sophisticated movie experience will debut just in time for the holiday season at the former Cobb Miami Lakes 17 Theaters.       Fully reclinable seats will be installed in 12 theaters and a 13th theater in the complex will...

Council selects massive redesign plan for Optimist Park

Community By David L. Snelling, Reporter Wednesday, September 29, 2021

    Residents and town leaders are debating how a massive, multi-million-dollar renovation of Miami Lakes Optimist Park should be designed and funded.       It is a place with a unique history: Its creation 50 years ago as South Florida’s first school-park partnership, which serves everyone in the community, is a model which has been replicated throughout Miami-Dade County.      The...
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