Call it pandemic fashion, the face coverings we wear to protect ourselves, our families, friends and neighbors. Whether it’s a mask with Frankenstein, ghosts or the Miami Dolphins on the front, they help keep us safe. What kind of mask do you wear? Send a selfie to

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     The RE/MAX Unique Realty franchise opened in 1995, five years before Miami Lakes was incorporated as a town.      Twenty-five years later, broker and owner Eddie Rodriguez’s RE/MAX Unique Realty franchise has had sales of almost $1 billion, he said.      His team sells homes, commercial properties and boutique style condos in the Brickell area of downtown Miami,...

History     Loch Andrews is a small community in the heart of Miami Lakes with just 98 townhomes; 77 have water views.     The Graham Companies developed the residential neighborhood in 1975 and named it for the historic St. Andrew’s golf course in Scotland.     It is shaped like a trapezoid, bordered by Fairway Drive on the south and encircled by Bedlington Road.       Loch Andrews is built around a lake, and some homes on the north side...

A Democratic teacher and a Republican former school administrator sought to represent District 110 in Tallahassee, and Alex Rizo, a candidate for the GOP, won the race Tuesday. The district includes Miami Lakes; Hialeah and Country Club of Miami. Rizo is a former County Club of Miami Community Council vice chair. He defeated Annette Collazo, 36, a teacher from Hialeah. Neither candidate could be reached for comment on Election...

Miami Lakes Councilwoman Marilyn Ruano won reelection Tuesday and will continue to represent Seat 3 for the next four years. “Miami Lakes is and always will be my priority,” Ruano, 44, said on Twitter Tuesday night. “I will continue to serve you with the same level of commitment and integrity.” A new face will join her and represent Seat 1 on the dais: Tony Fernandez, 35, owner of an internet technology services...