The Graham Companies to donate Par 3 golf course to the public

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, April 29, 2026

     The Graham Companies has entered into an agreement with the Town of Miami Lakes that would require the developers to donate the Par 3 golf course to the public for a passive park within the next decade.       The golf course has five lakes on 33 acres. The parcel is shaped like an upside down F.       It is west of the Palmetto Expressway and Northwest 77th Avenue, between Miami Lakes...

Fernandez-Barquin warns of property deed fraud

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, April 29, 2026

     Juan Fernandez-Barquin wants to make sure homeowners don’t become victims of deed thieves.       “Property fraud is ... a scheme where the fraudsters will file a forged deed,” said Fernandez-Barquin, the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller of Miami-Dade County.       The criminal will file fake documents that will list a new property owner, either an...

Town Topics: Mother’s Day is May 10. What is your favorite memory of your mom?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Claribel Soto  Salesperson, Snow’s Jewelers  Pompano Beach       “I miss her calls, her phone calls every morning,” Claribel Soto said. “And she always used to tell me a woman doesn’t leave the house without lipstick or earrings.” Madelin Santana Special Education Teacher, Hialeah Gardens Elementary School; Vice Chair, Special Needs...

Cobiella named chairman of the board of Lutheran Services Florida

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, April 29, 2026

     Lutheran Services Florida has appointed Lorenzo Cobiella chairman of its board.      Cobiella, the deputy town attorney for Miami Lakes, is a Catholic. While a communicant of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Parish, he was a youth minister and he volunteered with Lutheran Services Florida, performing community service work that included building transition homes.      “My  hope...

Community Calendar

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, April 29, 2026

May 5, 19  Miami Lakes Toastmasters Club Online meetings held the first and third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Go to MiamiLakes.ToastmastersClubs.org. Guests are always welcome to attend at no cost. May 7 National Day of Prayer Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 8:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Free. May 9 Paint a Picture for Mom Children can paint a picture of their mother or another woman in their life at this fun event...
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