The handsome boy on the left is Lafayette, a Labrador mixed breed, walking through the Loch Ness community with Nala, a French Bulldog. Their owner Kathy Rodriguez shared the photo. Miami Lakers are passionate about their pets. There is even a Facebook page called Miami Lakes Pet Owners. If you want to introduce your furry or feathered friends to the readers of The Miami Laker, please send a photo to
LindaT@MiamiLaker.com.

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

History Silvercrest Lake Estates North is a fully developed, gated community with 80 single-family homes on the west side of Miami Lakes. LUXCOM builders developed the neighborhood in 2002. The neighborhood is north of Miami Lakes Drive, between Northwest 79th Avenue and Northwest 82nd Avenue. A sister property, Silvercrest Lake Estates South, is just next door. Some of the properties are built around a lake and most...

The rainbow flag began flying over Main Street in Miami Lakes on Wednesday. It was raised by The Graham Companies and residents Leslie Langbein and Esther Colon.This weekend, the majestic live oak on Main Street is to be bathed in rainbow-colored lights to celebrate Pride Month.The nighttime lighting is to continue through the end of June.The recognition of LGBTQ rights in Miami Lakes happened during a week when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled...

The Town of Miami Lakes’ Annual Father’s Day Fishing Tournament will happen on June 20 this year, but organizers expect fewer anglers while the coronavirus continues to threaten residents’ health.Usually around 75 dads and kids show up with their poles.Still, the tradition will go on, and the town’s lakes and canals are full of fish just waiting to be caught.Apparently, the angler to beat is a little girl, “who always wins because she gets...