Bob Graham, a pillar of Miami Lakes and political giant, dies at 87

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Bob Graham, one of the patriarchs of Miami Lakes and someone who spent nearly 40 years representing Floridians as a member of the state legislature, then as Governor and eventually as a U.S. Senator, died Tuesday, his family announced. He was...
  The Main Street Players, 6766 Main St. Miami Lakes, present Reefer Madness, The Musical from July 24 to August 9 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. This campy musical comedy, under the direction of Vanessa Elise, takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex and violence.The...

Miami Lakes Summerfest Concert set for August 1

Religious Tuesday, July 14, 2015

  Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee invites the community to attend Summerfest 2015 for an evening of classical music starting at 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, at Miami Lakes United Methodist Church, 14800 N.W. 67 Avenue. The event is free and parking is available on the church property. Each year, Symphony of the Americas internationally renowned Summerfest hosts an international acclaimed foreign chamber orchestra joined by...

M. Lakes Fencing Club ends successful season

Featured By The Miami Laker staff Tuesday, July 14, 2015

  The Miami Lakes Fencing Club features competitors who practice three days a week at Miami Lakes Methodist Church, 14800 Ludlam Road.The group recently competed in the Sunshine State Games in West Palm Beach, where head coach and trainer Javier Andino and assistant coach Gary Cardenas led their team to a good rating for overall performance during the tournament.“Our youngest club member is 9 years old and our most senior is over...
Miami-Dade County Mayor and County Commissioners recently honored Daylin Garcia, a PTSA board member for Bob Graham Education Center in Miami Lakes. During the June 30 County Commission meeting, District 13 County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., presented Garcia with a certificate of appreciation for her valuable contributions to the education community.

Despite budget cuts, Town continues adult classes

Community By David L. Snelling, The Miami Laker staff Tuesday, July 14, 2015

  The adult satellite classes hosted by Miami-Dade Public Schools have been a part of Miami Lakes since 2003.But the program, which includes Tai Chi, Yoga, painting and arts and crafts, was placed on the state’s chopping block and left school and town officials scrambling for funding to resume the classes that have become popular among area senior citizens and people with disabilities.After the state’s Adults with...
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