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...

Dieguez, Fernandez, launch campaigns for town mayor

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

    Two Miami Lakes councilmen want to become mayor and lead the town after the November 2024 election.      Councilman Tony Fernandez, who is in the middle of his first term, declared his candidacy on Sept. 5. Councilman Josh Dieguez filed his paperwork for the office later that same day.      Both candidates have followed a somewhat traditional path for those who seek elected office: Service on...

Lake Katharine Shopping Center to be rebuilt

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

    The Lake Katharine Shopping Center is the second commercial district built in Miami Lakes, and was opened in 1972.       It will be rebuilt within the next two years, The Graham Companies has announced.      “From the demolition date to completion, it could take 18 months for the new building to be built,” said Danny Martinez, commercial leasing manager for The Graham...

Miami Lakes Councilman Tony Fernandez launches his campaign for town mayor

Government By Linda Trischitta, Editor Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Miami Lakes Councilman Tony Fernandez declared his candidacy for town mayor on Tuesday. Fernandez, 38, owner of an internet technology firm, won his first election in 2020 to the town council. He holds Seat 1, and the term ends Nov. 5, 2024. Fernandez had previously filed to run again and retain his council seat. He stopped by the offices of The Miami Laker to share why he wants the top job, as a ceremonial mayor of the town of...
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