Miami-Dade Animal Services is offering “Summer Savings to Save Lives” with waived adoption fees for large dogs over 35 pounds, now through Sunday, August 31. All adopted large and lovable dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to go to a forever home. Free adoptions for large dogs will also be offered at all off-site pet adoption events hosted by Miami-Dade County Animal Services. The Miami-Dade...

  The Main Street Players theatre troupe is hosting two  performances, a magic act and a full-length drama, in late June at the Main Street Playhouse, 6766 Main Street. On Saturday, June 28, at 7 p.m., the troupe is bringing back world-renowned Cuban-American magician, Dylan Ace, for one show only. Tickets are $12 general admission and are available at the door at 6:30 p.m., or online at www.mainstreetplayers.com. Dylan has...

  Having recently completed “Food Allergy Awareness Week,” this would be a great time to introduce ourselves and our services while sharing some important information regarding food allergy awareness. My name is Yoram Padeh, M.D., and I am one of the Allergists at Asthma and Allergy Associates of Florida. Food allergies, as many have come to realize, whether through friends, family members, or the media, are on the rise....

  Three local area residents were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. The residents include Christopher Vazquez of Miami Lakes, Priscila Parada of northwest Miami-Dade, and Gilbert Gonzalez of Hialeah Gardens. These inductees are among approximately 32,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated...

  Dimitri Wolff, graduating senior from Monsignor Edward Pace High School, has received the Gates Millennium Scholarship award, one of only 1,000 nationally selected students. Wolff has excelled academically in honors and advanced level courses throughout his high school career, and he is a gifted athlete, consistently recognized for breaking records in track and field, while also a valued member of the band and drum line. As one of the...