Scene around town: Mask Fashion

Community Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Call it pandemic fashion, the face coverings that we’re wearing to ward off the coronavirus and, in case we’re unknowning carriers, to protect our friends and neighbors. What kind of mask do you wear? Share your photos with our readers by emailing images to LindaT@MiamiLaker.com.

STU’s Nick Izquierdo earns honors in shortened season

Sports By David Snelling, Reporter Wednesday, July 1, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic ended the college baseball season early, but the accomplishments of St. Thomas University designated hitter Nick Izquierdo will be remembered by the Bobcats for years to come. Izquierdo earned one of the highest honors he could receive -- becoming a first-team selection to the 2020 Academic All-America NAIA Baseball Team, awarded by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). CoSIDA made the...

Our Neighborhoods Silvercrest Lake Estates North

Community By Megan Jacobo, Reporter Wednesday, July 1, 2020

History Silvercrest Lake Estates North is a fully developed, gated community with 80 single-family homes on the west side of Miami Lakes. LUXCOM builders developed the neighborhood in 2002. The neighborhood is north of Miami Lakes Drive, between Northwest 79th Avenue and Northwest 82nd Avenue. A sister property, Silvercrest Lake Estates South, is just next door. Some of the properties are built around a lake and most...

Pride flag flies over Main Street

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, June 19, 2020

The rainbow flag began flying over Main Street in Miami Lakes on Wednesday. It was raised by The Graham Companies and residents Leslie Langbein and Esther Colon.This weekend, the majestic live oak on Main Street is to be bathed in rainbow-colored lights to celebrate Pride Month.The nighttime lighting is to continue through the end of June.The recognition of LGBTQ rights in Miami Lakes happened during a week when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled...

Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Rodriguez and wife test positive for COVID-19

Government By David Snelling, Reporter Thursday, June 18, 2020

Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Nelson Rodriguez and his wife Lisa Rodriguez tested positive for COVID-19 in early June.The couple is staying at home until they are well.So far, Rodriguez is the first town council member to test positive for the upper respiratory disease, Clarisell De Cardenas, communications director for the town, said Wednesday.Rodriguez, 52, is a firefighter/paramedic in Coral Gables. He announced June 15 on Facebook that he had...
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