Awards of Excellence recognize students, teachers

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, May 13, 2026

    The Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board honored 22 students and an outstanding educator during its annual Awards of Excellence ceremony, held April 30 at the Roberto Alonso Community Center.       The Graham...

PGA Tour golfer Keegan Bradley visits First Tee Miami students

Sports By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, May 14, 2026

     First Tee Miami students enjoyed a visit from PGA Tour golfer and former U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley.      Bradley mingled with the young golf students on April 29 at the recently renovated Miami Lakes Golf Club.       A highlight of his visit was a putting contest with First Tee golfer Petra Compton, 14.     They played a quick match — and...

‘Back to Nature’ event at the Farmer’s Market

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, May 14, 2026

    The Public Safety Committee and the Neighborhood Improvement Committee teamed up on April 18 to present Back to Nature.       During the event at the Miami Lakes Farmer’s Market the volunteers helped residents shred sensitive documents to prevent identity theft, according to Public Safety Committee Chair Carlos Andres.       Residents could recycle electronics, lightbulbs and...

Ocean Bank provides $28 million financing for The Graham Companies

Business By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, May 14, 2026

     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,...

Beware of kids, dogs, ducks and cows, new signs warn speeders

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, May 14, 2026

     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...

Town Topics: Graduates, what challenges are you expecting to meet?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, May 14, 2026

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...
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