Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School junior Maurits Acosta attended the United States Senate Youth Program in Washington D.C. in March.       One of two students chosen to represent the state of Florida, he was among 103 students from around the county. He worked with U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Miami and Sen. Rick Scott, R-Naples.       A week of intensive studies provided...

 The 28th Annual Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association presented the Hotel Community Service Award to The Graham Companies’ Hospitality Division during the Inn Key Awards luncheon held April 23rd at the InterContinental Miami hotel.      The recognition during the industry gathering was significant for The Graham Companies because it’s when hospitality, corporate, and government leaders celebrate...

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...