The Town of Miami Lakes is offering hardship grants related to the coronavirus pandemic to small business owners.The deadline to apply for a one-time grant for COVID-19-related expenses of up to $10,000 is Dec. 4.Three categories will be considered for payment by the town: Loss of revenue up to $10,000 and commercial rent or mortgage assistance of up to $5,000.The business must be located in town and have a current business tax receipt.Also,...

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...