Brody, 4, is a Chocolate Labradoodle. He lives with Cristina Escar and Andy Miyares in the Loch Andrews neighborhood of Miami Lakes. “Brody loves long walks along Fairway Drive and afternoon trips to Shula’s golf course,” Escar said. Brody, a “Dood” as the couple call him, enjoys chasing balls. He’s also a salty dog. “If he’s not home taking a nap, you can find him out boating in the...

Christ the Saviour Orthodox Cathedral 16601 NW 77th Court, Miami Lakes Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m. Saturday Vespers: 6 p.m. The Church of the Epiphany Episcopal 15650 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes 305-558-3961 Misa en Espanol: 9 a.m. Sunday Eucharist: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 10:15 a.m. Escuela Dominical: 12:15 p.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 8201 NW 186 St.,...

Meet Max! He’s a 10-year-old Beagle who lives on the west side of Miami Lakes in the Royal Oaks neighborhood. Max has lived with Denise Hernandez, her brother Michael Hernandez, 17 and their parents Mercy and Dennis Hernandez since he was a puppy. “He sleeps all day,” Denise Hernandez said. “Even though Beagles are known to bark and howl, he didn’t live up to that stereotype.” Max enjoys his walks...

Vaccinations Check with these government, retail and hospital sites about the availability of vaccines and instructions: CDC My Vaccine  Miami-Dade County’s number: 888-499-0840/TTY888-256-8918 Winn-Dixie Fresco y Mas Walmart Sams Club Publix Walgreens Jackson Health MHS Cleveland Clinic   Masks Miami-Dade County Public Libraries are giving away free masks while supplies...

Call it pandemic fashion, the colorful face coverings we wear to protect ourselves, our families, friends and neighbors from the COVID-19 virus. Sometimes the masks are made from a fashionable animal print that matches an outfit, and sometimes they are a basic medical style. What kind of mask do you wear? Show it off by sending a selfie to LindaT@MiamiLaker.com. Jean Thomas sent in her photo; other photos by Linda Trischitta, The...