Longtime resident Daniel Borges owns and operates his business as an independent Certified Public Accountant (CPA) within Miami Lakes. The decision to open a corporate office in the Lakes area came easily, as Borges has lived in the area since he was 13. It was that same year when he met his now-wife, Miami Lakes Educational Center teacher Neyda Borges, at a bus stop in the 8th grade. He attended Barbara Goleman Senior High School while...

Catholic Hospice’s 20th anniversary Swinging Fore Charity Golf Tournament has been scheduled for Friday, October 28, at Shula’s Golf Club, 7601 Miami Lakes Drive, in Miami Lakes.This year’s tournament will benefit Camp Erin, a children’s grief camp, which provides children and teens ages 6 to 17 a transformational weekend that combines a safe setting to assist them with their grief of losing a parent, sibling or loved...

The Graham Companies joined in the celebration on August 17 of the officials dedication of a Habitat for Humanity home in which was sponsored by the Miami Lakes firm.New homeowner Mary Durham and her family were present for the happy event. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami transforms lives and communities by providing low-income families with affordable home ownership opportunities.As part of The Graham Companies’ financial...

The Florida League of Cities last week honored State Senator René Garcia (R-Hialeah/Miami Lakes) with a 2016 Defender of Home Rule Award at its 90th Annual Conference in Hollywood.“The award was presented to García for his tireless efforts during the 2016 legislative session to advance the League’s legislative agenda and protect the Home Rule powers of Florida’s cities. Recipients of the Defender of Home Rule...

Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during September:For Children and Families:Paws to Read – This reading program aims to improve the literacy skills of children through the assistance of therapy dogs who serve as literacy mentors. Parents may bring a book or choose one from the library collection. Event is at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 10.Reading Ready Toddler Storytime –...