The Miami Foundation is about to launch its 14th Give Miami Day on Nov. 20. The donation window opens on Nov. 15.       The organization coordinates donations to more than 1,000 local non-profits in a single 24-hour event. It hopes to surpass last year’s record $39.5 million contributions.      Gifts start at $25. The Miami Foundation has wealthy donors who will match gifts,...

     When Miami-Dade County Public Schools named a Miami Lakes elementary school after U.S. Sen. and Fla. Gov. Bob Graham in 2002, he called it one of the greatest honors of his life.        On Oct. 24, his namesake school, the Bob Graham Education Center, celebrated its history of achievement.      “Reaching 20 years as an ‘A’ school is a tremndous...

     Barbara Goleman Senior High School Senior Christopher Prophete was recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program, the school announced.       Christopher, 17, is a semifinalist to receive the scholarship, which would be awarded when he graduates in 2026.        Students are considered for the scholarship based off their preliminary SAT scores.    ...

       The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes has sponsored a Z Club at Barbara Goleman Senior High School. In September during Club Rush Day, The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes’ members Monica Reina and Claudine Perez met with Z Club Sponsor Steffi Grunauer, Co-Sponsor Ana Soto-Gonzalez and Z Club President, senior Katherine Taybo at the school.      Local Zonta chapters sponsor high school clubs to help...

     Florida State University’s head football coach Mike Norvell stopped in at Barbara Goleman Senior High School recently to visit with future player Darryl “Tre” Bell III.       Bell, 18, from Miami, has a verbal commitment to play for the Seminoles and will officially sign with the university in December.       Bell, a safety, is known for his ability to play both...