Pat Graham, widow of Bill Graham who created the planned community of Miami Lakes and former chairman of The Graham Companies, celebrated her 90th birthday on August 16 among family and friends. The event was a “royal celebration” fitting for a queen. In fact, Pat Graham was crowned and given her royal sash as soon as she arrived for the luncheon at the Miami Lakes home of Carol and Stu Wyllie. Four generations of the...

  Miami Lakes residents and Our Lady of the Lakes students (left) Aly Costa, 8, and Cindy Costa, 4, caught their first foul ball during the Marlins-St. Louis Cardinals game at Marlins Stadium on August 13. Their trip to the stadium was thanks to their father, long time resident and Miami Lakes attorney Maurice Costa, who won the tickets in a raffle held back in May during Ben Shepard Elementary’s second annual golf tournament at...

  On August 22-23, the Main Street Merchants hosted a Pop-Up Gallery Weekend in the former Limelight storefront across from the fountain. With 14 artists showcasing their original pieces of artwork, members of the Miami Lakes community, guests from Shula’s Hotel and Hotel Indigo, and other out-of-town visitors all enjoyed a bit of visual art during the special weekend. Highlights from the event included musical entertainment on...

  As part of the Miami Marlins Seniors Free Ticket Thursday campaign, Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will provide free transportation to the September 25 home game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Game starts at 4:10 p.m. Fans 55 years and above will receive complimentary tickets to any Thursdays Marlins home game, presented by Wellmax Medical Centers. Valid identification showing proof of age must be shown at the Marlins Park...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will host its annual Senior Health and Wellness Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, at Roberto Alonso Community Center at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. This free community event will feature vendors providing useful health related information to the Miami Lakes senior community as well as free refreshments and door prizes. The event is being co-sponsored by Florida...