A COVID-19 testing site set up for two weeks in Miami Lakes drew nearly 2,000 people eager to know whether they had the virus.    “People from all over Miami [-Dade County] were there,” said Alejandro Damiron, chief of staff for SOMOS Community Care said after the first day on July 20.     SOMOS is a non-profit network of health care professionals in New York City who primarily treat immigrant and low-income communities.     The company...

Two Republican candidates with ties to Miami Lakes hope to be the one to challenge incumbent Fla. Rep. Cindy Polo, D-Miramar, who represents District 103 and was unopposed in the current race.Seeking to run against Polo are attorney Thomas Fabricio, 43, of Miramar, and Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Nelson Rodriguez, 51.District 103 includes parts of Doral, Medley; Hialeah Gardens; Miami Lakes; Palm Springs North and Miramar.Early voting began Aug. 3...

Listed below are places to turn to during the coronavirus outbreak: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.aspFor Small Business Owners --Miami-Dade County Small Business Assistance Forgivable Loan Program, up to $25,000, 0% interest, no origination fees. Contact Partners for Self-Employment, 786-605-8585 or Tools for...

Cypress Village Shopping CenterBeverly Hills Café7312 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-558-8201. Take-out, delivery, UberEats, outdoor dining.Dr. Limon7341 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-228-9199. Take-out, delivery, outdoor dining.Gauchos Gourmet Market 7357 Miami Lakes Drive. 305-384-1334. Take-out, UberEats, outdoor dining.Holiday Bakery7313 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-558-2180. Take-out, outdoor dining.McDonald’s7435 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-824-0800....

The little man above is Buddy, an 11-year-old Yorkshire Terrier. He belongs to Ileana and Tom McNulty, who shared his picture. “Buddy is a bundle of joy and loves his daily walks around Miami Lakes,” Ileana McNulty said. “He is six pounds and is a great guard dog.” If you would like to introduce your pet -- whether furry or feathered -- to the readers of The Miami Laker, please send a photo to LindaT@MiamiLaker.com.