Sections of the Palmetto Expressway closed Oct. 15 - 21

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Monday, October 14, 2024

Sections of the Palmetto Expressway/State Road 826 will be closed during evening hours from Tuesday, Oct. 15 through Monday, Oct. 21. Southbound motorists will be detoured off the Expressway as the entrance to the southbound express lanes is...

Resources during the pandemic

Community Thursday, February 4, 2021

Listed below are places to turn to for help during the coronavirus outbreak: Vaccinations Demand for the COVID-19 vaccines is greater than the current supply. Check with these sites about the availability and instructions: State of Florida On Jan. 29 it set up a website for long-term care facility residents and staff; persons 65+, health care personnel with direct patient contact or those considered  to be extremely vulnerable to...

Scene around town: Mask Fashion

Community Thursday, February 4, 2021

Call it pandemic fashion, the colorful face coverings we wear to protect ourselves, our families, friends and neighbors from the COVID-19 virus.      Whether it’s a mask that celebrates a sci-fi movie saga, a company brand or is simply a pretty pattern, they help keep us safe.      What kind of mask do you wear? Send a selfie to LindaT@MiamiLaker.com.    Photos by Linda...

Giving Gators holds PPE giveaway at town hall

Community Thursday, February 4, 2021

The Town of Miami Lakes at Town Hall on Jan. 30 hosted a drive-thru giveaway of personal protection equipment and other supplies that are needed during the pandemic.      Presented by the Giving Gators charitable organization and free to town residents, supplies included 20,000 masks, 15,000 gloves; 2,000 bottles of hand sanitizer; 2,000 bags of non-perishable food and bottles of Vitamin C.     ...

Our Neighborhoods Oak Villas

Community By Megan Jacobo, Reporter Thursday, February 4, 2021

History     Oak Villas is a townhome community of 87 units that border the south side of the Palmetto Expressway. It was developed by Secasa Builders Corp. in 1997. Amenities      There are entrances at Northwest 67th Avenue opposite the fire station and the Palmetto Expressway overpass as well from the service road that runs alongside the Palmetto.       There are three...

Bob Graham receives award for environmental work

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, February 3, 2021

The Florida Defenders of the Environment presented former U.S. Sen. and Fla. Gov. Bob Graham with the 2021 Marjorie Harris Carr Award for Environmental Advocacy on Jan. 15.      The award came on the 50th anniversary of the court order to stop building the Cross Florida Barge Canal, which the presenters said was made possible by Graham’s efforts.      In a video of the award presentation,...
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