Restaurants in Miami Lakes that are struggling with restrictions on the number of patrons to just 50 percent capacity will soon have a new way to serve diners.The town council decided Tuesday to allow restaurants to serve additional diners by providing seats at tables that can be set up on sidewalks and in parking lots.The new resolution was adopted to happen while the town’s state of emergency order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus...

The clippers were buzzing Monday at the Fade Shop barbers in Miami Lakes.Owner Lucas Bedoya said 20 customers were groomed that morning at the business that is at 15363 N.W. 79th Court in the Park Centre Shops.It was the first day that some non-essential businesses which had been closed for two months to prevent the spread of the coronavirus were allowed to resume business.To maintain six feet between customers and staff, Bedoya can only have...

Small businesses in town are suffering under restrictions of the coronavirus pandemic, prompting the Miami Lakes council to urge Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez and the county commission to allow them to reopen as soon as possible.DeSantis this week ordered most businesses in the state to reopen, with safety guidelines, effective on May 4. His order did not apply to Palm Beach, Broward or Miami-Dade Counties,...

Fashion House boutique has moved from its storefront in the Cypress Village Shopping Center, but customers won’t have to go far to follow their source for casual wear and accessories that are on trend.“We’re looking forward to the new design and feel of the store,” said owner Amy Diaz.She said she’s excited about the new space, and is calling it Fashion House 2.0.Fashion House has sold clothes to stylish Miami Lakers since 2015.Formerly next...

That dreaded question – “What should we have for dinner?” – has become even more burdensome as families wait out the pandemic at home and don’t have the luxury of dropping into a favorite restaurant. But several dining spots have come up with meal kits and specials to help ease that daily decision. KFC has a “$20 Fill Up,” which includes eight pieces of chicken; a large serving of coleslaw; four biscuits and two large servings of...