Amazon Smile gives customers shopping the world wide web the opportunity to support schools, churches, charities and nonprofit organizations they care about by donating 5 percent of the price of eligible purchases. A number of Miami Lakes organizations participate in Amazon Smile and by changing settings on an Amazon account, residents can help boost their community. To find these organizations, type in the name listed below into the search...

It’s that time of year again! Florida shoppers once again will have a three-day “tax-free holiday” weekend in anticipation of the new school year. This year’s sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 4, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 6. Back on the tax-exempt list this year are computers and computer accessories.No Florida sales tax or local option tax will be collected during this time on the...

Toll relief and additional funding for transportation services recently became the bright spots for Miami-Dade when the County Commission burst into cheers during a meeting.  Miami-Dade County Commission chairman Esteban Bovo Jr. thanked Florida’s Governor Rick Scott for signing House Bill 1049 that will result in MDX toll relief and more funding for transit in Miami-Dade County, which is needed to make upgrades.“I would like...

Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during July: For Children and Families:Movies and Stories for Kids – Enjoy watching some of our favorite movies with your family and friends. Call for visit branch for movie listings. Presented by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 3 p.m. on Wednesdays, July 19.Storytelling with Scratch! – Create and share digital stories...

The following letter was furnished to The Miami Laker by Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Tony Lama:Dear Colleagues, Town Staff, and Residents of Miami Lakes,I want to formally inform you that July 25 will be my last day serving the great Town of Miami Lakes as Councilman/Vice Mayor.As most of you know by now, I have accepted a career opportunity in Seattle, Washington, and my family and I will be moving to the Pacific Northwest over the course of the...