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...

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...

Property Fraud Information Session at Town Hall

Calendar By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, April 9, 2026

Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Court & Comptroller Juan Fernandez-Barquin and Miami Lakes Mayor Josh Dieguez are hosting an event to raise awareness about property fraud. The session, to be held April 16 in Miami Lakes Town Hall, will provide attendees with information about fraud warning signs, how to prevent fraud and how the clerk's office can help if it happens. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St., 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. The...

Town Topics: How would you improve the quality of life in Miami Lakes?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, April 2, 2026

Lynn Cole Retired Paralegal Miami Lakes       “I think they need to restrict development because of the traffic situation,” Lynn Cole said. “The air traffic too [at Miami-]Opa-Locka [Executive Airport] has become intolerable. It’s every 20 minutes over the house.”  Rosario Navarro Chair, Elderly Affairs Committee Realtor Associate, Fortune International...

Community Calendar

Calendar By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, April 2, 2026

April 4 Spring Fling Easter Event Join the Youth Activities Task Force for their annual Easter egg hunt (at 10:30 a.m.), music and photo booth. Dine at food trucks. Miami Lakes Veterans Park, 15151 NW 82nd Ave. 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. April 4 Easter Scavenger Hunt @ Main Street Start at MyGym, 6763 Main St., to get a map to follow clues and find hidden eggs and surprises downtown. 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free. April 8 Miami Lakes Chamber...

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...
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