Scene around town: Mask Fashion

Community Thursday, April 15, 2021

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

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

Elsa Reus photographed Annette Price. Other photos by Linda Trischitta, The Miami Laker.

Who’s Who in Miami Lakes

Community By David Snelling, Reporter Thursday, April 15, 2021

Edwin Gonzalez, 56, of Hialeah, is one of the drivers of the Freebee electric vehicles in the Town of Miami Lakes. Residents request the free drop-off and pick-up service via phone at 855-918-FREE (3733) or with an app. The town provides the service to aid those who cannot drive and to reduce the number of vehicles on municipal roads. Gonzalez is married to Angie Irizarry, 56, a homemaker. They have two children, Omar Gonzalez,...

Our Neighborhoods Lake Hilda

Community By David Snelling, Reporter Thursday, April 15, 2021

Lake Hilda is a community of townhomes and single-family residences in Miami Lakes. It is located north of the Gratigny Expressway, and is bordered by Northwest 67th Avenue, Miami Lakeway South and Alamanda Avenue. Built in the late 1960s, Lake Hilda is the second oldest Miami Lakes neighborhood after Lake Patricia, which is just across Northwest 67th Avenue. The Sengra Corporation, later known as The
 Graham Companies, built Lake...

Easter messages from area clergy

Community Thursday, April 1, 2021

Father Joseph Lucas Christ the Saviour Orthodox Cathedral It was on the eve of Passover, nearly two millennia ago, that Jesus of Nazareth was crucified out- side the walls of Jerusalem. Later that day as his body was entombed, his disciples mourned his death. They assumed that this was the end of their journey with him. But on the third day, a miracle occurred: Jesus rose from the dead, revealing to them that he is indeed the...

5,000 Pairs of shoes for Camillus House

Community Thursday, April 1, 2021

The South Florida community came together over four weeks during February and March to collect footwear for the needy and homeless – more than 5,000 pairs! The shoes were donated to Camillus House, found- ed by brothers from the Catholic Hospitaller Order of Saint John of God. The charitable organization serves over 34,000 people each year through more than 40 programs and services, according to its website. Its downtown Miami...
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