There was big news at the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s February luncheon: cardiovascular medical device manufacturer Cordis, which has its global headquarters in Business Park East in Miami Lakes, is hiring 300 employees.       “We’re really excited about the impact in the town of Miami Lakes,” said Samine Jernigan, operations-manufacturing vice president at Cordis. Town...

 Miami Lakes AutoMall and partner Fred Senra began the year by donating to organizations that serve the community. Senra is shown below with three representatives of those groups.

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes for students in the month of February. Call 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at  bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.  The library at 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. is open Monday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., and closed Sunday. Teen Library Advisory Committee Wed., Feb. 18, 25    4 p.m. - 5...

    Romeo is a 5-month-old, 7-pound heartthrob who is living the full puppy dream, Marcia Chaviano said.      “He’s chewing everything that isn’t nailed down, turning plush toys into confetti and generally keeping me on my toes,” Chaviano said about the latest addition to her Miami Lakes home.      Also on high alert in the household: Joy, a 7-year-old Schnauzer who got...

Feb. 20 Main Street Live! The Economic Development Committee and Cultural Affairs Committee, Main Street Merchants and The Graham Companies present The Whisky Six Band, modern country music. 6710 Main St. 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Free. Feb. 22 11th Annual Breanna Vergara 5K The 5K Run, 1 Mile Color Fun Run to support donations of AEDs, CPR training and free EKG screenings for kids. Veterans Park, 15101 NW 82nd Ave. 6 a.m. registration,...