Council sets tentative property tax rate -- unchanged since 2019

Government By David Snelling, Reporter Thursday, August 5, 2021

The Miami Lakes town council has set a tentative property tax rate for the 2021-2022 fiscal year that will keep the millage the same as it has been since 2019. Though the millage rate may stay flat, some property owners may see slight tax increases. The Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser’s Office sets appraisals, and property values have increased by 3.6 percent, according to documents prepared by Town Manager Edward...

Houses of Worship

Community Thursday, August 5, 2021

Christ the Saviour Orthodox Cathedral 16601 NW 77th Court, Miami Lakes Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m. Saturday Vespers: 6 p.m. The Church of the Epiphany Episcopal 15650 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes 305-558-3961 Misa en Espanol: 9 a.m. Sunday Eucharist: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 10:15 a.m. Escuela Dominical: 12:15 p.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 8201 NW 186 St.,...

How to contact your elected officials

Government Thursday, August 5, 2021

U.S. Congress Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. 7400 SW 87th Ave. Suite 270 Miami, Fla. 33166 305-596-4224 Twitter: @SenRubioPress   Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla. 901 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Suite 505 Miami, FL 33134 786-501-7141 Twitter: @SenRickScott   Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Miami 8669 NW 36th St. Suite 100 Doral, Fla. 33166 305-470-8555 Twitter: @MarioDB   Florida...
The library in Miami Lakes is offering virtual and in-person programs. Space is limited and you must sign up in advance to receive a link via email. If a class is filled, call the branch at 305-822-6520 and ask to join a waiting list. Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers en dos idiomas -- In person Tues., Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31; 11:30 a.m. Bilingual stories, songs and activities. Ages 18 months - 3. Healthy Body,...

Bryan Atorresagasti plays basketball without limits

Sports By David Snelling, Reporter Thursday, August 5, 2021

When she was pregnant with her first child, Dayani Bover learned that her baby boy’s right leg and some of his fingers would not grow to their full length. Here’s what nobody knew at the time: Her child would turn into quite a basketball player and make a habit out of overcoming any challenge. Meet Bryan Atorresagasti, 17, who can do just about anything on a basketball court -- dribble, pass, defend and...
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