Architect Antonio J. “Tony” Verde was 80 when he died on July 25. Born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, Verde immigrated to the United States in 1962. He lived in New Jersey, Puerto Rico and Hialeah before building a home in Lake Elizabeth in Miami Lakes in 1988. “He loved Miami Lakes, the hometown feel,” said one of Verde’s sons, Frank Verde. Tony Verde and his wife Margarita, 78, exercised daily in Picnic Park West and were...

Christ the SaviourOrthodox Cathedral16601 NW 77th Court, Miami LakesSunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m.Saturday Vespers: 6 p.m.The Church of the Epiphany Episcopal15650 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes 305-558-3961Misa 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 Saints8201 NW 186 St., Hialeah, 305-205-4956Sunday service: 9 p.m.Sunday...

Benjamin is a 3-year-old Golden Retriever that gets along with cats and other dogs.     “He is everybody’s friend,” said Angie Velez. Benjamin belongs to Velez and her wife Jo Hurtado.     “One of his favorite activities is morning walks through our beautiful foliage and oak trees,” Velez said.     If you would like to introduce your pet – whether furry or feathered – to the readers of The Miami Laker, please send a photo to...

MasksMiami-Dade County Public Libraries are giving away free masks while supplies last. https://www.miamidade.gov/releases/2020-07-23-library-free-mask-distribution.aspFinancial AssistanceThe Miami-Dade Pandemic Assistance Program was overwhelmed and is not currently taking applications, according to its website. Check back on their website.   For Hospitality Industry​/Small Business Owners--Miami-Dade County has a hospitality industry grant...

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 friends and relatives. Wearing a mask in public spaces is mandatory in Miami-Dade County. What kind of mask do you wear? Top three photos by Linda Trischitta; Bob Bravo sent in his own. Send your mask photos to LindaT@MiamiLaker.com.