Call it pandemic fashion, the colorful face coverings we wear to protect ourselves, our families, friends and neighbors from the COVID-19 virus.
The masks are sometimes utilitarian, sometimes a joyful opportunity for self-expression.
What kind of mask do you wear? Show it off by sending a selfie to LindaT@MiamiLaker.com.

Photos by Linda Trischitta, The Miami Laker.

History Villa Vizcaya is a gated condominium community of 285 townhomes located on the west side of Miami Lakes. The neighborhood of attached Mediterranean-style homes is snug alongside the Northwest 87th Avenue bridge, at the southeast corner of Commerce Way. A canal is its southern border. Amenities Amenities include 24-hour security, a swimming pool, cabana, a playground and an outdoor gym, according to Paola Amador of...

A family-owned business that survived threats to its bottom line from Hurricane Andrew and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is celebrating its 48th anniversary this year. The Miami Lakes Sports Shop has served two generations of athletes by outfitting school teams and Optimist Club leagues as well as adults who needed tennis or soccer or other kinds of gear. “We’re still hanging on,” said Rosalyn Hamilton, 72, who owns the...

Owners of 51 Miami Lakes businesses assembled in front of Town Hall on Dec. 21, to accept grants to help them with rent or revenues lost during the coronavirus pandemic. “At the end of a horrible, very difficult year, it’s a great day,” Town Manager Ed Pidermann said. The business owners agreed. “Words can’t express the gratitude that we feel,” said Alex Marban, who with his wife Yirka Marban own...

Here’s one way to get your child to eat her veggies: Have a car that drives itself deliver produce to your home. Miami Lakes non-profit The Education Fund partnered with Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC, the Ford Motor Company Fund and Argo AI’s self-driving technology for eight weeks beginning in October. During the partnership, Ford Fusion hybrid self-driving sedans delivered nearly 500 bags of produce from The Education...