Mayoral candidates release campaign videos on Instagram

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Monday, October 21, 2024

   With just a few weeks until Election Day, three candidates who want to become Miami Lakes’ next mayor released in September videos to promote their campaigns on Instagram instead of on TV.      Business owner...

How to contact your elected officials

Government Wednesday, June 3, 2020

U.S. CongressSen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.7400 SW 87th Ave., Ste. 270 Miami, Fla. 33166305-596-4224Twitter: @SenRubioPressOffice hours in Miami: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla.415 Clematis St., Ste. 201 West Palm Beach, Fla.33401561-514-0189Twitter: @SenRickScottRep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Miami 8669 NW 36th St., Ste. 100 Doral, Fla. 33166305-470-8555Twitter: @MarioDB Office hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5...
During the coronavirus outbreak, police and firefighters have risked exposure to the deadly virus while serving the public. To show its appreciation, The Graham Companies delivered a catered meal from Gerardo’s Marketplace on April 22 to officers of the Miami-Dade Police Department who work out of the station in Miami Lakes Town Hall. The company also brought a catered dinner from Trattoria Pampered Chef Restaurant on May 7 to members...

Shula honored by U.S. Senate

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, June 3, 2020

NFL Hall of Fame Coach Don Shula was 90 when he died May 4. He raised his children in Miami Lakes, where he lived during much of his storied career. In a partnership with The Graham Companies, two restaurants, a golf course, athletic club and a hotel are all named for him. U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio and U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, Republicans who represent Florida, and U.S. Sen. Benjamin Cardin, a Democrat from Maryland, co-sponsored a...

Gus Machado Ford shifts service into 4th gear

Business By Megan Jacobo, Reporter Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Car dealers are considered an essential business and have not shut down during the three months of the coronavirus outbreak. But to remain viable while restricted by social distancing and other safety guidelines, they’ve had to change how they sell autos as well as how they take care of customers and their cars. Count Gus Machado Ford in Hialeah among those that have shifted gears during the pandemic. “We’ve had to reinvent...

‘Non-essential’ businesses optimistic after re-opening

Business By David Snelling, Reporter Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Two weeks after “non-essential” businesses were allowed to reopen -- as some restrictions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus were eased -- owners say they are following new public safety guidelines and are looking forward to making good money again. “It’s the first step of reopening, but it will get better,” said Lucas Bedoya, owner of The Fade Shop barbers in the Park Centre Shops in Miami Lakes. Bedoya and other small...
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