Graham to lie in state at Florida Capitol

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, April 19, 2024

Former Florida Governor and U.S. Sen. Bob Graham will lie in state at the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee on April 26. Graham, 87, died of natural causes on April 16 in Gainesville. The casket will be attended by military and state law...

'Cars for a Cure' a success for owners and public

Featured By David L. Snelling, The Miami Laker staff Thursday, April 30, 2015

  The inaugural Miami Lakes Cars for a Cure was such a success that the organizers are already planning for next year’s event.The Roberto Alonso family, The Graham Companies and Dolphins Cycling Challenge are looking forward to the 2016 classic car event to raise money for cancer research for the University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in memory of former Miami Lakes vice mayor Roberto Alonso Sr.More than...
  Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee will host the annual “Paint a Picture for Mom” and Flower Show event just in time for Mother’s Day on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Children of all ages will have an opportunity to be creative and paint something special for their moms. Canvas, brushes and paint will be provided free of charge. In addition to the...
  On April 20, The Graham Companies hosted the 41st William “B” Graham Memorial Golf Tournament benefiting the South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America, at Shula’s Golf Club. The winning team included Robert O. Saunooke, Esq. of Saunooke Law Firm, PA; Lonny Castino of Pompano Beach Golf Club; and Anthony Rick of Sports and Marketing Management. The winners each received a hand-made stained glass Cow trophy designed...

Three generations of pianists raise funds for Alzheimer's during May 9 Shula's concert

Community By R.A. Romero, The Miami Laker staff Thursday, April 30, 2015

  On Saturday, May 9, Generations Piano Studio will give a special Mother’s Day tribute to piano teacher and former studio owner, Ileana Merino, affectionately known as “Nana,” by hosting the first piano Practice-A-Thon called #baNANApianorama.  From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Don Shula’s Hotel lobby, 6842 Main Street, current and former students, family and friends will be playing the piano to raise funds to...
  The Town of Miami Lakes and the American Cancer Society are teaming up to host the Relay For Life of Miami Lakes, a community event, where teams form, raise money and walk through the night, while enjoying D.J. entertainment, food and fun with friends and family. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 2 from noon to midnight at Miami Lakes Optimist Park.  The Opening Ceremony and Survivor Celebration will be held during the...
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