Community Calendar

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, April 15, 2026

April 16 Property Fraud Outreach Event County Clerk Juan Fernandez-Barquin and Mayor Josh Dieguez will host a session at Town Hall about property fraud prevention, with tips and how to get help. 6601 Main St. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Free. April 17 Main Street Live! The Economic Development and Cultural Affairs Committees, Main Street Merchants and The Graham Companies present Mantrap, a band that performs Top 40 songs. 6710 Main St. 7:30 p.m....

Cars for a Cure holds 10th fundraiser on Main Street

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, April 15, 2026

     A 1968 red Cadillac DeVille convertible drew lots of attention on Main Street during the 10th Annual Cars for a Cure auto show.      “I’ve exhibited for the past five years,” Jerry Nunez said about his ride that boasts 24-inch stainless steel rims. “I’m here to support the cause and the community.”      He and his son Jaycen Nunez, 9, joined about 100...

Obituary: Restaurateur Giuseppe “Joe” Maurici

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, April 2, 2026

   Giuseppe “Joe” Maurici died March 15 after a long illness. He was 70 and lived in Miami Lakes, where he was well-known for his generosity and his southern Italian cooking at Domenico’s Italian Restaurant.      Born in Cittanova in Italy’s Calabria region, Maurici immigrated to the United States with his parents Domenico and Francesca Maurici.      “He was...

Miami Lakes Bar Association hosts 3rd Annual ‘Her Court, Her Rules’ panel

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, April 2, 2026

   The Miami Lakes Bar Association’s 3rd Annual Her Court, Her Rules panel met March 19 at the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main.      Held in honor of Women’s History Month, Bar Association members collaborated with Legally Lakes, a women’s mentorship group for attorneys, to present the event that filled a ballroom at the hotel.      “Speakers shared stories from their careers,...

Cordis expands its Miami Lakes campus, plans up to 300 new jobs

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, April 1, 2026

     Take a drive down Northwest 60th Avenue and the distinctive blue and white buildings of Cordis will stand out.      The 69-year-old firm manufactures devices for cardiac patients, and its global headquarters is in Miami Lakes.       The company is expanding, and plans to fill up to 300 new, full-time jobs in town.       Its campus in Business Park East is also...
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