Call it pandemic fashion, the colorful face coverings we wear to protect ourselves, our families, friends and neighbors from the COVID-19 virus and its variants. What kind of mask do you wear? To show off your style, send a selfie to LindaT@MiamiLaker.com. 

Photos by Linda Trischitta, The Miami Laker

      Our Cranberry Margarita is a festive cocktail that appeals to many tastes.       It offers the flavors of a traditional margarita with a holiday twist.         The colors are appealing to the eye, and it’s easy to serve by changing the garnish to fit your theme.        For Thanksgiving, the rosemary sprig works well.       It’s...

    CBRE won the coveted trophy in the 18th Annual Broker’s Challenge Golf  Tournament held Nov. 4 at The Senator Course at Shula’s Golf Club in Miami Lakes.      The event was hosted by The Graham Companies’ Steve Style, vice president of marketing and Philip Wyllie, leasing manager, Graham Commercial.      Brokers from the area’s top real estate firms participated...

     Hanukkah, the eight-day Festival of Lights, begins this year on the evening of Sunday, Nov. 28 and concludes the evening of Monday, Dec. 6.        It recalls the victory of a militarily weak Jewish people.  The Jews defeated the Syrian Greeks, who had overrun ancient Israel and sought to impose restrictions on the Jewish way of life and prohibit religious freedom.   ...

    Miami-Dade Police Maj. Javier Ruiz leads the agency’s Miami Lakes district and oversees 50 employees.   Ruiz, 48, lives in the City of Doral. He joined the Miami-Dade Police Department 25 years ago and was first assigned to the northwest district, which included Miami Lakes.       He was based in town shortly after its incorporation in 2000, but after a few years moved on to Internal...