How to contact your elected officials

Government Thursday, July 16, 2020

U.S. CongressSen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.7400 SW 87th Ave., Ste. 270 Miami, Fla. 33166305-596-4224Twitter: @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:...

Houses of Worship

Community Thursday, July 16, 2020

During the pandemic, many houses of worship are holding services online on their websites, on YouTube or elsewhere on the internet. Check those locations for more information.Christ the SaviourOrthodox Cathedral16601 NW 77th Court,Miami Lakeswww.orthodoxmiami.orgSunday Divine Liturgy:10 a.m.Saturday Vespers: 6 p.m.The Church of theEpiphany Episcopal15650 Miami Lakeway NorthMiami Lakes 305-558-3961Misa en Espanol: 9 a.m.Sunday Eucharist: 10:30...

Teen earns high school, college degrees

Education Thursday, July 16, 2020

Angel Armesto, 17, of Miami Lakes is a young man in a hurry. He graduated from Archbishop McCarthy High School in Southwest Ranches and also earned an Associate in Arts degree in public administration from Miami Dade College, through the dual enrollment program. Angel is in the Boy Scouts, Troop 566 and is a Sea Scout in Ship 144. He plans to attend Florida International University this fall to study international finance,...

Resources during the pandemic

Community Thursday, July 16, 2020

Listed below are places to turn to during the coronavirus outbreak:For Small Business Owners --Miami-Dade County Small Business Assistance Forgiveable Loan Program, up to $25,000, 0% interest, no origination fees. Contact Partners for Self-Employment, http://partnersforselfemployment.org or Tools for Change, http://tfcmiami.org.--The Florida Small Business Development Center at Florida International University is offering free guidance to...

Scene around town: Mask Fashion

Community Thursday, July 16, 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 our friends and neighbors. What kind of mask do you wear? Share your photos with the readers of The Miami Laker, by emailing images to LindaT@MiamiLaker.com.
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