In an ongoing effort to provide experiences beyond the classroom, on March 6 the members of Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s (PACE) Advanced Biomedical Sciences STEM Program Medical Intervention class visited Jackson Memorial Hospital (Jackson). These Academy students who share an interest in pursuing careers in the fields of clinical medicine, biomedical engineering and public health, learned about Jackson’s history and toured their...

Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church (OLL) will be hosting its 45th annual Spring Festival on the school's grounds at 15801 N.W. 67 Avenue from March 7 through 10.Families looking for a fun-filled day can stroll through the main section and play games. Local businesses will also be participating with exhibits for carnival attendees to stop by for dinner. The food court features an array of the best international food booths including Latin,...

RACE debuted February 22 at Main Street Playhouse located at 6766 Main Street. The cast took on a topic that most people struggle with in America, race. David Mamet’s RACE, directed by Lowell Williams, opened to enthusiastic audiences.The play exploits the lies people tell themselves about race. Three lawyers, two black, one white have the chance to represent a wealthy white man that is accused of a crime against a young black woman. In a...

Wise Care, located at 6710 Main Street, recently moved their practice to Main Street on February 15 and were joined by Mayor Manny Cid for their grand opening event.Wise Care is a family owned and operated medical office that specializes in family medicine, physical therapy, immigration services and much more. The practice is led by Andres Hechavarria, owner; Andy Hechavarria, manager and Monica Artiles, office manager. Wise Care has been in...

The highly anticipated and sold out Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival is set for Saturday, March 2, at Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162 Street.Event sponsors include Miami Lakes AutoMall, Palmetto General Hospital, The Graham Companies, Andy’s Range & Training Center, and Best of Me Wellness and Aesthetic Center.Proceeds from the event will benefit the Miami Lakes Town Foundation, a 501(c)(3).Fine food, wine and specialty beer will be...