Call it pandemic fashion, the colorful face coverings we wear to protect ourselves, our families, friends and neighbors from the COVID-19 virus and its variants.

     What kind of mask do you wear? To show off your style, send a selfie to LindaT@MiamiLaker.com.

     Photos by Linda Trischitta, The Miami Laker.

     One of Miami Lakes’ own, Eddie Blanco, will begin his term as the 2022 Residential President-Elect of the Board of MIAMI Association of Realtors.      The group is the largest local Realtor association in the United States, according to its website.        Blanco is a broker with Stratwell Real Estate in Miami Lakes and is a licensed Realtor, since...

     Inspired by maps of the bottom of Biscayne Bay, artist Carola Bravo created a glow-in-the-dark painting for a path along Northwest 170th Street in Miami Lakes that she calls “Water Glow.”      The Miami Foundation awarded $25,000 in 2019 to the town in a public space challenge grant that rewarded mobility projects.      The artwork is made from paint that is powered by the...

    The Town of Miami Lakes announced that it has received the distinction of Tree City USA for the 15th year in a row.      The town also received the Tree City USA Growth Award.       This is the 13th year Miami Lakes has received the Growth Award, according to a media statement from the town.       Both designations are awarded through the Arbor Day Foundation...

      Even if you’re not planning to sell your home any time soon, Lynn Matos is a name you may know.            The 62-year-old real estate agent is a co-founder with Giuseppe Zuozo of the award-winning Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival, to be held Feb. 5.  Tickets quickly sold out for the event at Optimist Park.       Festival proceeds are donated to the...