Small businesses in town are suffering under restrictions of the coronavirus pandemic, prompting the Miami Lakes council to urge Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez and the county commission to allow them to reopen as soon as possible.DeSantis this week ordered most businesses in the state to reopen, with safety guidelines, effective on May 4. His order did not apply to Palm Beach, Broward or Miami-Dade Counties,...

A partnership of charities and the Town of Miami Lakes will stage a third major hunger relief effort on Saturday at Miami Lakes United Methodist Church.The event begins at 9 a.m. at the church, which is at Miami Lakes Drive and 14800 NW 67 Ave.Drivers should enter the church parking lot on Miami Lakes Drive, stay inside their cars and when it is their turn in line, pop their trunks.Volunteers will place the groceries inside.The sponsors are...

Fashion House boutique has moved from its storefront in the Cypress Village Shopping Center, but customers won’t have to go far to follow their source for casual wear and accessories that are on trend.“We’re looking forward to the new design and feel of the store,” said owner Amy Diaz.She said she’s excited about the new space, and is calling it Fashion House 2.0.Fashion House has sold clothes to stylish Miami Lakers since 2015.Formerly next...

Drivers, some with their pups along for the ride, lined up outside of Miami Lakes United Methodist Church for distribution of free kibble for big and little dogs on April 29. Petland donated 1,800 pounds of dog food, said Mayor Manny Cid.

Manuel Castaneda prepared to tee off Wednesday at Shula’s Golf Course in Miami Lakes.Castaneda was among more than 100 golfers who flocked to the historic course after Miami-Dade County and Miami Lakes opened parks and golf courses, part of the first phase of venturing outdoors after six weeks of sheltering at home during the coronavirus outbreak.Golf carts were hustling along the paths and there were lots of smiles among golfers who, like...