Hundreds of friends, colleagues meet for memorable day        The celebration of Bob Graham’s life was a tribute to a decent man, a devoted husband, father and grandfather who as a governor and U.S. senator, was also a statesman and a role model for politicians today.      The stories shared were a history lesson about state and national politics and how one unique man with humble ways showed...

Miami Lakes Town Clerk Gina Inguanzo administered the oath of office to Bryan Morera, who won election to Council Seat 6. To kick things off before the May 14 council meeting began at Town Hall, Mayor Manny Cid called the ceremony “an amazing night,” a “rejuvenation of our community, we’re bringing in somebody new, as in the next couple of months we’re going to have three or four of us leaving the dais,”...

Register at TOML.eventbrite.com for town events.  May 2 National Day of Prayer The Town of Miami Lakes will observe the  National Day of Prayer and welcome all faiths to this event. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 9 a.m. Free.  May 2 Mental Health Webinar hosted by Baptist Health. Presented by the Mental Health Task Force. Learn how to navigate mental health and get resources to deal with challenges. Participants can...

     Miami Dade Fire-Rescue is offering mini-HELP Courses in Optimist Park and Royal Oaks Park in Miami Lakes during May and June.      Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School’s Trojan Marching Band will perform during the 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. sessions, when the general public and youth athletic coaches are invited to learn about cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR.      The band may...

The family of the late Bob Graham will welcome the public to two celebrations of his life to be held this weekend in his hometown. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 11 at the Miami Lakes United Church of Christ from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.  The church is at 6701 Miami Lakeway South. There is not a lot of parking and guests are encouraged to park at the Miami Lakes K-8 Center School, at 14250 NW 67th Ave., or use Freebee or...