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, a junior 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...

Oct. 16 Cosmos for a Cure Chela’s Cocteleria will donate 50% of proceeds from sales of Cosmopolitan cocktails at this fundraiser to benefit the American Cancer Society – Cancer Action Network. Sponsored by Attorney Gloria Garcia and RE/MAX Advance Realty Real Estate Associate Lynn Matos. 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 15301 NW 67th Ave. Oct. 17 Halloween Senior Party The Elderly Affairs Committee invites those ages 60+ to wear a...

     The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.        Most events require preregistration and popular courses may fill up early. Sign up in advance to avoid being shut out of classes.         To see what is available, call 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.  The library at 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. is open...

     How fitting that our Pets of Miami Lakes subject is wearing a pirate costume for this issue of The Miami Laker, published during the Halloween season.      Say Aaargh! to Sergeant Striper! He’s a 7-year-old tabby cat with enormous green eyes.       Joe Naranjo was a Miami-Dade Police Officer and heard a kitten’s terrified screams coming from behind the Hammocks District...

    Marie Korenstein and Gloria Garcia traveled to the nation’s capital to join 750 volunteers Sept. 14 - 17 at the annual American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network conference.      They lobbied Congress for legislation that is favorable for cancer patients, caregivers and survivors; funding for research; the Medicare Early Detection Act which Garcia says is the most supported bill in Congress, and...