The Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative of Miami Lakes promotes prevention and early detection of breast cancer and heart disease and serves at risk and low-income women.      The non-profit has two big events coming up: The Pink Walk 5K Run and Walk at Miami Dade College’s North Campus on Sept. 24, and the B Fore Pink 12th Annual Breast Cancer Golf Tournament, held at the Miami Lakes Golf Club on...

Bolay kids fundraiser

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, September 14, 2023

     Bolay Fresh Bold Kitchens are donating 50 cents from every Kids Bol sold in September to support 4KIDS.US, a non-profit that serves children and families in crisis and provides therapy and foster homes.      Participating restaurants include the Miami Lakes location at 15141 NW 67th Ave.     The Kids Bol has a grain, green or vegetable; a protein choice of teriyaki chicken, steak au jus or...

Miami Lakes Library Programs through Sept. 28

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, September 14, 2023

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.  Space is limited and registration may be required.   Homework Help & Tutoring  Sat., Sept. 16, 23, 30.  10 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Certified teachers meet students in grades K-12 for one-hour sessions to help with homework and tutoring in reading, math and science. This free service funded in part by The Children’s...

Community Calendar through Oct. 7

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, September 14, 2023

        Please check town social media pages for the most up-to-date information. RSVP at TOML.Eventbrite.com.  Sept. 13 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. Join the Chamber for its monthly luncheon. Guest speaker is St. Thomas University President David A. Armstrong. $35 for members, $45 for non-members and $50 day of. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. Networking at 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon....

Council discusses cuts to police, impacts of rollback rate on budget

Government By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, September 14, 2023

     The rollback millage rate the Miami Lakes town council adopted in July is leading to proposed spending cuts to everything from flowers planted in medians to being able to hire two more police officers, the elected leaders heard during a workshop in advance of the first budget hearing on Sept. 14.       The $2.07 rate per every $1,000 of a property’s taxable value will leave a deficit in revenues of...
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