Listed below are places to turn to during the coronavirus outbreak:For Small Business Owners --Miami-Dade County Small Business Assistance Forgiveable Loan Program, up to $25,000, 0% interest, no origination fees. Contact Partners for Self-Employment, http://partnersforselfemployment.org or Tools for Change, http://tfcmiami.org.--The Florida Small Business Development Center at Florida International University is offering free guidance to...

Call it pandemic fashion, the face coverings that we’re wearing to ward off the coronavirus and, in case we’re unknowing carriers of the disease, to protect our friends and neighbors. What kind of mask do you wear? Share your photos with the readers of The Miami Laker, by emailing images to LindaT@MiamiLaker.com.

The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes continued its mission of supporting women and girls with a donation of toiletries, children’s clothing and books to Lotus House in Miami. Club members collected the items through the year for the facility, where they also volunteer. Lotus House is a residence that provides resources to homeless women and children. The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes is a member of Zonta International, a century old,...

Tobias Vom Icer, affectionately known as “Toby,” is a gorgeous 14-month old German Shepherd owned by AbelFernandez.Toby was just 12 months old in the photo at right that was shared by Fernandez.Fernandez created the Miami Lakes Pet Owners page on Facebook, “to bring together Miami Lakers who are passionate about their pets,” he said. “Whether it’s a dog, cat or bird! They all bring joy to our homes.”If you would like to introduce your furry...

History Lake Cynthia is a gated community in Miami Lakes, with 72 single-family homes and townhomes on the west side of town. It was built in 1986 by The Graham Companies. Like most lakes in town that this neighborhood is built around, it is named for a woman in the Graham family. In this case, it’s Cynthia Graham Gordon, a member of The Graham Group Holdings’ board of directors. She is the fourth child of town developer...