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

Masks that expressed love or celebrated cartoon and video game characters were recently worn around town.

What kind of mask do you wear? Send a selfie to LindaT@MiamiLaker.com.

Photos by Linda Trischitta, The Miami Laker.

History Royal Gardens Estates is a community of 257 single-family homes on the upper west side of Miami Lakes. Cardan Building Contractors Inc. of Southwest Ranches developed the ungated neighborhood in the early 2000s. It is bordered by Northwest 87th Avenue and Northwest
 91st Court,
 and Northwest
 162nd Terrace
 and Northwest
 166th Terrace. The first
home sold in
 March, 2000,
 for $155,900,
 according to
 Edelso 
Riveron, a...

This Saturday, June 19th, the Town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee will celebrate Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in the United States.  Pastor Daryl Jones of Rock Fellowship Church will be the keynote speaker and saxophonist Michael E. Kennedy will perform jazz tunes. The free event will take place at the Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave., from...

The replacement of poles that support electric wires along 1.5 miles of Northwest 67th Avenue in Miami Lakes began on May 23rd. It is a project that is expected to last approximately 30 days, until around June 23rd. Drivers should expect north and southbound sections of the avenue between Loch Ness Drive and Lake Patricia Drive to close in active work zones. The work is scheduled for Sunday through Thurs- day nights, from 10 p.m. to...

The Town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee will host a LGBTQ Pride gathering on Saturday, June 26th. It will be held from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. at the courtyard/atrium at Shula’s Hotel and Golf Club,
6842 Main St. in Miami Lakes. Dress is casual. Lite bites may be served and there may be music and a DJ and karaoke, pending funding by the town council. For information email Willie Sanchez at...