The family of former Fla. Gov. and U.S. Sen. Bob Graham gave $5 million to the University of Florida to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Bob Graham Center for Public Service at the Gainesville campus.       The donation creates the largest endowed fund in the center’s history, UF said. It is launching a fundraising campaign to grow the endowment to $20 million by the end of...

How to contact your elected officials

Government By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, September 4, 2025

 The White House President Donald J. Trump 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20500  WWW.WhiteHouse.Gov U.S. Congress Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Fla. B40B Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510  202-224-3041 @AshleyMoodyFL Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla.  901 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Suite 505,  Miami, FL 33134  786-501-7141 @SenRickScott Rep. Mario...

Restaurants ready to serve Miami Lakes

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, September 4, 2025

Cypress Village Shopping Center BurgerFi 7431 Miami Lakes Drive.  786-322-6270. Dine in, take-out. www.burgerfi.com DiCED 7425 Miami Lakes Drive  305-961-1032 Dicedfood.com, indoor dining; take-out; Uber Eats; Postmates; DoorDash.   Dr. Limon 7341 Miami Lakes Drive 305-228-9199. Order from Doctorlimon.com. Indoor/outdoor dining; delivery; take-out; Foodie Order; Uber...
    Teachers who need support for their high school culinary arts and restaurant management programs may apply for a $5,000 check from the 2025 Rachael Ray Foundation ProStart Grow Grants.      A project of The Rachael Ray Foundation and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, the grants may be used to upgrade classroom equipment and resources or by schools that want to launch their own ProStart...

Fabricio and Avila return $1.6 million for infrastructure projects in Miami Lakes

Government By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, September 4, 2025

      Fla. Rep. Tom Fabricio, R-Miami Lakes, presented a $1.6 million symbolic check to the Town of Miami Lakes during its Aug. 19 council meeting. The money will go toward extension of the turn lane on southbound Northwest 77th Court from westbound Northwest 154th Street, and for improvements to the drainage system along Big Cypress Drive between Miami Lakeway South and Twin Sabal Drive.      “Thank you...
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