Ocean Bank announced it provided $28 million to The Graham Companies to refinance debt on seven office buildings in Miami Lakes.      “Ocean Bank has been an exceptional partner throughout this process,” Andre Teixeira, executive vice president and chief financial officer of The Graham Companies said in a May 4 press release. “Their leadership and lending team were responsive,...

     Carlos Andres said he was getting a lot of calls.       Residents were complaining to the chair of the Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee, asking if there was anything that could be done to slow down drivers in town.     “It’s pretty bad,” Andres said. “A lot of Miami Lakers are speeding. It’s not just people from outside.”      The...

Gianna Michel  Florida State University to study Media Miami “I think I’ll have the biggest challenge of finding the balance between who I am and who I want to be in a new environment,” Gianna Michel said. “I usually have some big goals for myself … I think I’m going to struggle with imposter syndrome. I think I’m going to be very conflicted. I feel like I’m going to go...

May 13 Miami Lakes Garden Club The monthly Bunco luncheon is on the second Wednesday of each month. Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 NW 82nd Ave. 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Cost $6.00 to play includes buffet lunch, beverages and prizes. All are welcome.  May 14 Senior Bingo Luncheon Elderly Affairs Committee presents bingo, a meal and prizes. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave. Ages 60+. 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m....

 The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is closed for renovation. Patrons may visit the branch in Palm Springs North at 17601 NW 78th Ave. for classes. Many classes require registration, call for information at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org.       The branch is open 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday; 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday -Saturday and closed Sunday.  Talking is Teaching: Talk,...