Fish were biting at Miami Lakes Father’s Day Fishing Contest

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, July 2, 2025

 Three generations of anglers dropped lines in Graham Dairy Lake during the annual Miami Lakes Father’s Day Fishing Tournament.        Held on the morning of June 14, the catch and release contest was hosted by...

Hope for Autism Community Team looks for continued BGEC support

Education Friday, September 6, 2013

The local community team “Hope for Autism" has expressed its appreciation to new Bob Graham Education Center principal Yecenia Martinez for the invaluable support and commitment she is showing for all student populations, including students with autism. 


The beautification of the school is remarkable as well as the step forward to the integration of this special community of children on the autism spectrum.


The group is every optimistic and is looking forward to a wonderful relationship between parents, teachers and administrators. 


The organization believes in “No child should be left behind” and all together, everyone can help change in a positive way the lives of many affected by autism. "The only disability in life is a bad attitude,” said Marianela Alvarez, Hope for Autism Community Team Captain.