The Miami Lakes council kept the town tax rate flat in its first vote on the levy for property owners.      During the first budget hearing held on Sept. 12, the elected officials set the millage rate at 2.0732 for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.        It’s the same millage rate as the current budget year. It will cost $2.07 per every $1,000 of a property’s taxable...

     As they do twice each  week, the Geezers softball team walked onto field No. 2 at Miami Lakes Optimist Park on Sept. 11.       The date marked 15 years that the Boys of Autumn, or the Geezers as they call themselves, have been playing in the park.        Twenty-eight men wore neon orange shirts donated by Miami Lakes AutoMall partner Fred Senra.    ...

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.  Most events require preregistration and popular courses may fill up early.  Sign up in advance to avoid being shut out of classes.     To check availability, call the branch at 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at https://bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.   Adventure Begins with Teen Book Reviews Wed., Sept. 18, 25 4...

Sept. 13 through Sept. 29 “Ms. And Ms. Watson, Apt 2B” at the Main Street Players. A modern dark comedic take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s “Sherlock Holmes.” The play by Katie Hamill brings two women together to solve a mystery on a classic tale. Main Street Playhouse, 6812 Main St. Adults $30 and students, seniors and military $25. For tickets, visit www.mainstreetplayers.com. Curtain rises at 8 p.m. Friday and...

Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer will be conducting its annual chlorine conversion through Sept. 22. Residents may notice a chlorine taste, smell or cloudy water, a release from the Town of Miami Lakes said. Chlorination is part of the water treatment process and is considered to be an effective and safe method to treat water, according to the Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer department. The taste, smelly and cloudy water are...