For the American High Patriots, a return trip to the state title game to defend their championship rests on the arm of ace pitcher Romie Gonzalez. The University of Miami commit is off to good start and his stellar performance has all of his teammates on the same page. Head coach Ricky Gutierrez said he has a talented team (5-2) and his players are starting to gel well, especially following a disappointing defeat against Westminster....

  On March 13, the Key Club of Barbara Goleman Senior High will once again host “Gator Idol,” the club’s annual talent show to raise money for the March of Dimes. Contestants were auditioned by a panel of Key Club officers and received a "golden ticket" to congratulate them on being chosen. Contestants have been meeting and rehearsing to prepare for the school’s 5th Annual Gator Idol production. Tickets are $5...

  Miami Lakes and neighboring community residents are invited to the second annual PTSA community flea market for Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) is set for Saturday, March 7, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the school’s courtyard at 5780 N.W. 158 Street in Miami Lakes. Various school clubs and organizations will sell food, refreshments, goods and merchandise. The flea market is a major fundraiser for the MLEC PTSA and all the...

  The Miami Lakes Optimist girls softball team made history. The group became the first high-school and Optimist Club softball players to play at Marlins Park, as the group competed in the inaugural RBI All-Star Softball Fastpitch game. The girls played a full seven innings game, while Miami Marlins players Giancarlo Stanton and A.J. Ramos served as assistant coaches. Longtime Miami Lakes Optimist member, coach and softball commissioner...

 

Salvation Army Hialeah is hosting a Youth Talent Show, “Jesus is my Superhero,” at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 6, at 7450 West 4 Avenue. More than a dozen singing and dancing acts will be on the program along with food. Admission is $10 and funds help pay for youth to go to Youth Councils. For tickets, call 305-915-9311. For more information, contact Capt. Kelly Durant at 305-557-0981.