The coronavirus pandemic forced the closing of the Miami Lakes Hotel in town, but when one door closes, sometimes another one opens. The Graham Companies owns the hotel and donated contents from the shuttered property – beds, dressers, sofas and lamps from about 30 rooms-- to Lotus House in Miami. The donation will enable the charity that cares for homeless women and children to furnish apartments for those families.  Lotus House...

The Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee’s monthly ‘Lunch Bunch and Bingo’ gatherings remain on hold during the coronavirus pandemic. But that doesn’t mean the socializing has to stop, even if it’s a brief visit through a car window when seniors drive up to get their lunch. Jersey Mike’s Subs at 15145 NW 67th Ave. prepared the meals to go Aug. 19. The committee will provide meals through September. In the photo above are, left to right,...

The Town of Miami Lakes and its Economic Development Committee are presenting a webinar series about doing business during the pandemic that is sponsored by BankUnited.Aug. 19th: Back 2 Safety     Presented by Florida Food Safety Systems, Danielle Egger, BS, CEHP.Aug. 26th: Miami Lakes Economy and Opportunities     Presenter: Florida International University Jorge M. Pérez Metropolitan Center.Panelists: Dr. Maria Ilcheva discusses skills and...

Cypress Village Shopping CenterBeverly Hills Café7312 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-558-8201.Take-out, delivery, UberEats, outdoor dining.Dr. Limon7341 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-228-9199.Take-out, delivery, outdoor dining.Gauchos Gourmet Market 7357 Miami Lakes Drive305-384-1334. Take-out, UberEats, outdoor dining.Holiday Bakery7313 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-558-2180.Take-out, outdoor dining.McDonald’s7435 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-824-0800.McDonalds.com....

The branch of the Miami-Dade County Library in Miami Lakes is operating under COVID-19 safety guidelines.     Until supplies run out, the library and other branches in the system are giving away free face masks.     The hours of the branch, at 6699 Windmill Gate Road, are Monday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Friday - Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.     A week’s worth of Grab and go meals for kids are available every Friday through Aug. 14,...