From a storefront in Miami Lakes, a small community theater company that stages ambitious and challenging productions is celebrating its 50th anniversary.      The Main Street Players’ fourth home is 6812 Main St. Each year it puts on four major productions as well as smaller plays and events.       The theater was founded in 1974 by Joe Boyd, a drama teacher from...

     Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s Mission Club collected 3,000 pounds of food and raised $30,000 to benefit several charities in South Florida and for its sister school in Port-de-Paix, Haiti, the school said.      During events -- such as Battle of the Bands & DJs, the No Shave November challenge, Tons of Love Thanksgiving Food Drive and Dress Down Week -- the students collect...

     Do the Right Thing of Miami, Inc., honored students who go above and beyond at school and in their communities during its monthly ceremony on Jan. 24.       The organization said Abigail Batic, a senior at Hialeah Gardens High School, wants to become a veterinarian.  Abigail, 17, fosters animals and is credited with creating her school’s safe club, where students work with...

     The Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board is once again selling banners that will line Miami Lakes Drive to celebrate the Class of 2024.       The graduating senior must be a resident of Miami Lakes; the location of his or her school doesn’t matter.       Banners will be displayed for three months, and then families can pick up their keepsake from the...

Register at TOML.eventbrite.com for town events. Feb. 14 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Join the chamber for their monthly gathering. Vice Mayor Tony Fernandez and Councilman Ray Garcia are the scheduled speakers. Main Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at noon. Register at www.miamilakeschamber.com.  Feb. 16 Chair Yoga presented by IntuneHealth and the Elderly Affairs...