Miami Lakes council approves slight property tax increase

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, October 2, 2025

    After three workshops and two late night budget hearings, the Miami Lakes town council raised the millage rate slightly, from 2.0732 to 2.1577, or $2.15.       To get there, they adjusted where revenues went...

Ribbon Cutting: BNI Lakes Connect

Business By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, September 19, 2025

     BNI Lakes Connect, the second chapter of the international networking organization to open in Miami Lakes, celebrated their formation with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Chela’s Cocteleria in Miami Lakes on Sept. 4. Business professionals have multiple places to make contacts and look for business opportunities: BNI Lakes Connect; BNI Miami Lakes and the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, who all sponsor training, events...

Two breast cancer prevention events in September

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, September 19, 2025

      Organizations with ties to Miami Lakes are sponsoring events in September to encourage women’s health and fight breast cancer.      On Sept. 21, the Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative will host its 9th Annual Pink Walk at Miami Dade College North Campus, 11380 NW 27th Ave., Miami, FL 33167.       There is a $40 registration fee. Registration begins at 6 a.m.,...

Fire Station 64 welcomes visitors

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, September 19, 2025

The Public Safety Committee hosted its first coffee at Fire Station 64 in Miami Lakes on Aug. 16. Residents learned about firefighting skills and met fire rescue professionals and the Venom One Response Unit, who taught them about reptiles. Sparky, the department’s mascot, greeted visitors to the station at 15324 NW 77th Court. Bon Vivant Charcuterie and Gourmet Market, Kona Ice and La Cafetera 305 served snacks and coffee....

New town logo celebrates quarter century of incorporation

Government By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, September 19, 2025

     The Town of Miami Lakes will mark its 25th year as a municipality this year when it incorporated and separated from Miami-Dade County.      The town unveiled a new logo on Sept. 3 to celebrate the milestone. There are two versions: the one shown above that acknowledges the town’s dairy farm history and tree canopy, and a second one that is gray and white that also incorporates the number 25,...

Miami Lakes observes 9/11 anniversary

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, September 19, 2025

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