Hundreds of friends, colleagues meet for memorable day        The celebration of Bob Graham’s life was a tribute to a decent man, a devoted husband, father and grandfather who as a governor and U.S. senator, was also a statesman and a role model for politicians today.      The stories shared were a history lesson about state and national politics and how one unique man with humble ways showed...

Miami Lakes Town Clerk Gina Inguanzo administered the oath of office to Bryan Morera, who won election to Council Seat 6. To kick things off before the May 14 council meeting began at Town Hall, Mayor Manny Cid called the ceremony “an amazing night,” a “rejuvenation of our community, we’re bringing in somebody new, as in the next couple of months we’re going to have three or four of us leaving the dais,”...

Register at TOML.eventbrite.com for town events.  May 2 National Day of Prayer The Town of Miami Lakes will observe the  National Day of Prayer and welcome all faiths to this event. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 9 a.m. Free.  May 2 Mental Health Webinar hosted by Baptist Health. Presented by the Mental Health Task Force. Learn how to navigate mental health and get resources to deal with challenges. Participants can...

     The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.   Most events require preregistration and popular courses may fill up early. Sign up in advance to avoid being shut out of classes.         To check availability, call the branch at 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at https://bit.ly/3Wnp6tC. Tai Chi for Beginners Fri., May 3, 17  11...

Fred Senra Partner Miami Lakes AutoMall Miami Lakes      “It must have been 2015 when the senator had been guest speaker at our Chamber [of Commerce] luncheon,” Fred Senra said. “When I got to talk to him, I mentioned that I was partners with the Ahmed family and he said, ‘That name sounds familiar. As a matter of fact, in one of the books I have, I made mention of an Ahmed in...