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...

History Lake Suzie is in the heart of Miami Lakes, where 26 single-family homes were built along the water’s edge. The Sengra Corporation (which later became The Graham Companies) developed the residential community between 1968 and 1972. It was named for Sarah Suzie Luckey. She was married to Sengra executive Floyd Luckey, who joined the company in 1960 and worked with the Graham family to develop the town from their dairy...

The Main Street Players in Miami Lakes will livestream “Luv, Trees,” a cabaret show starring Therese Adelina Callison, on Feb. 27 at 8 p.m.    Callison, 22, will sing songs by Ariana Grande and Billy Joel during the hour-long show which can be viewed online, the link will go live that day. The show cost $3 and can be paid for on the Patreon site.  Callison lives in Miami Lakes. She attended Our Lady of...

The Town of Miami Lakes and non-profit charity Loving Soles are partnering for their annual shoe drive, in honor of “National Shoe the World Day,” which happens on March 15.     You can drop off gently worn footwear at the reception area in Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St., weekdays from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.      Shoes will be accepted from Feb. 12 through March...

February is American Heart Health Month.      The Town of Miami Lakes wants to raise awareness about heart disease by asking folks to wear red on Friday, Feb. 5.      Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.      Ways to prevent or combat the disease -- which can lead to a fatal heart attack --...