President Joe Biden on Bob Graham: 'He knew it matters to walk a mile in other folks’ shoes'

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, April 17, 2024

President Joe Biden's statement about Bob Graham was posted on the White House website: "Bob Graham was a colleague, friend, and devoted Floridian whose nearly 50 years of service to his beloved home state and to our country have made America a safer and stronger nation.   Bob chose a life of service, working his way up from state legislator, to governor, senator, and presidential candidate. He and I served together...

Bob Graham, a pillar of Miami Lakes and political giant, dies at 87

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Bob Graham, one of the patriarchs of Miami Lakes and someone who spent nearly 40 years representing Floridians as a member of the state legislature, then as Governor and eventually as a U.S. Senator, died Tuesday, his family announced. He was 87. Graham’s time in politics began in earnest when he was first elected to the Florida Legislature in 1966. It was essentially uninterrupted until he chose to not seek what would have been a...

Social media reaction to the passing of former Fla. Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Reaction to the death of former Florida Governor and United States Senator Bob Graham: "Bob Graham…One of America’s finest public servants, Adele’s cherished husband and a devoted father and grandfather has left us for his celestial home. He strongly believed that “a public office is a public trust”. What a legacy! Godspeed Bob Graham." — Former Sen. Bill Nelson, 14th NASA...

Former U.S. Sen. Bob Graham, two-term Florida governor, dies

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Tuesday, April 16, 2024

The Graham family released this statement Tuesday night about the passing of former U.S. Sen. Bob Graham: “We are deeply saddened to report the passing of a visionary leader, dedicated public servant, and even more importantly, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather: Bob Graham. “As a legislator, Florida’s 38th Governor, and a United States Senator, Bob Graham devoted his life to the betterment of...

Town Topics: How would you camouflage the new cell tower on NW 154th St.?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Alex Miranda  Founding Partner  Virtrify HR Solutions  Miramar   “You know how there are cows across Miami Lakes?” Alex Miranda said. “Put it in cow print. It’s Miami Lakes. On the pole, you [could] put a Veterans [banner]. I think it needs an ad.”  Magaly Rubio Broker Associate Coldwell Banker Miami Lakes       “It is...
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