Staff at Barbara Goleman Senior High School fed children from the school and neighborhood on March 17, when kids were working online from home because of the coronavirus. Diana Perez, Sarahi Vasquez and Nercy Fernandez, left to right in photo above, greeted kids outside the school at 14100 NW 89th Ave. in Miami Lakes. Meals included a bagel with cream cheese; chicken patty, rice and plantains. The day before, the team said they had given out...

The Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida recently hosted the 6th annual “Cast Iron Chef” competition, when Girl Scouts create and prepare a recipe using outdoor cooking methods. A panel of celebrity chefs awarded the “Golden Spoon” to Junior Girl Scouts from Troop 739. Their secret ingredient, butternut squash, was in butternut donuts with glaze they cooked in a Dutch oven, according to the Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida. In photo above, front...

Sofia Resino’s business – handmade hairbands and bows, decorative accessories for the home and jewelry – are sold on her website and Instagram page called Spray on the Glitter. But as the coronavirus outbreak grew, Resino, 25, put aside her pixie dust for a more serious project: making face masks. “Being able to make something so important for those who need it during this difficult time makes me feel proud,” Resino said. She grew...

All of the library’s monthly courses are normally listed in these pages. But during the coronavirus pandemic, all of the branches in the county library system are closed and programming is canceled. Until libraries reopen, due dates are extended and late fees won’t be charged, the county said. Readers can download ebooks, audio books, movies and music at mdpls.org. If you relied upon the library to access the internet, you...

Are you ready to try growing small accent palm trees for your home? South Florida nurseries offer an abundance of palms to choose from. Knowing what kind of plant will be an easy-to-care-for accent to your property may not be an easy task. Here are two recommendations that will add a tropical yet majestic look to any home. The Spindle Palm (Hyophorbe verschaffeltii) shown in the photo above, loves sunny spots, needs little...