Whether it’s the logo of a gelato brand or a friendly smile, designs on the face masks we’re wearing to keep ourselves and our families and community safe from the COVID-19 virus during this pandemic are fun to see.      The folks in the photos above visited Main Street in Miami Lakes on a recent Wednesday afternoon.      Photos by Linda Trischitta, The Miami Laker.

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 Drive305-384-1334. 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.McDonalds.com....

The 2020 Community Salute to Our Veterans on Oct. 24 at Amelia Earhart Park in Hialeah gave away lots of food -- 6,000 boxes and 2,500 bags of perishables – organizers said. The event was put together by American Legion Post 144, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the U.S. Coast Guard. Sponsors included: AC Graphics; Advocate Health Advisors; CarePlus Health Plans; Catholic Hospice; Chen Senior Medical Center; CH Global Windows...

  English Bulldog Chloe Bear, 4, thinks she’s the third daughter – after Sophie, 14, shown in the photo at left, and Sammy, 16 -- of Diana and Chino Valbuena of Palm Springs North.      Chloe_Valbuena is her Instagram handle. Her page shows her swimming in the neighborhood lake, riding on a Jet Ski and stealing balls during tennis matches.        “She’s...

Meet Igor Ignatius, 5, a Boston Terrier. Miami Laker Liz Trastoy adopted him three years ago.    “He does not like cats, however he loves humans and is overly affectionate,” Trastoy says. “He makes funny noises and complains when he doesn’t get treats and new toys that he wants.”    Igor’s favorite things include playing with dog sister Lola, wearing bandanas and eating a few slices of bananas each morning.     “He loves them,” said Trastoy,...