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...

Houses of Worship

Community Wednesday, August 19, 2020

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...

Pets of Miami Lakes

Community Wednesday, August 19, 2020

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...

How to contact your elected officials

Government Wednesday, August 19, 2020

U.S. CongressSen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.7400 SW 87th Ave., Ste. 270 Miami, Fla. 33166, 305-596-4224Twitter: @SenRubioPressOfc. hours in Miami:Monday - Friday9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Ofc. hours in Miami Lakes Town Hall: 3rd Wednesdays11 a.m.-1 p.m.Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla.415 Clematis St., Ste. 201 West Palm Beach, Fla.33401561-514-0189Twitter: @SenRickScottRep. Mario Diaz-Balart,R-Miami8669 NW 36th St., Ste. 100 Doral, Fla. 33166305-470-8555Twitter:...

Resources during the pandemic

Community Wednesday, August 19, 2020

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...

Scene around town: Mask Fashion

Community Wednesday, August 19, 2020

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.
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