Gina Rose Montalto was a 14-year-old girl, one of 17 students and staff who were killed in 2018 during a shooting massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. Gina Rose’s death inspired her parents Jennifer and Anthony Montalto to become activists for safe schools. They also created the Gina Rose Montalto Memorial Foundation in honor of their daughter. The foundation is offering several scholarships, including...

  Shula’s Athletic Club will offer Summer Camp for kids, ages 5 – 13. Camp begins Monday, June 14 and lasts through Friday, Aug. 20. Camp days are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Campers may arrive early and stay later, for an additional $20 per week, per child: Early drop- off is from 8 a.m. and aftercare from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Fees are $149 per week for members of the athletic club and $169 for non-members. Tennis...

Downward Facing Dog or Adho Mukha Svanasana Downward Dog is the most recognized and frequently used pose in yoga practice. It strengthens and stretches the whole body while stimulating blood circulation. Downward Dog also calms the mind, so it can be used as a resting pose between flowing sequences. 1. Begin on a mat, on your hands and knees, as shown in the top photo. Keep your shoulders above your wrists and knees directly beneath...

The Florida Bicycle Association has recognized Michael Zayas-Morales as the 2020 Bicycle Professional of the Year. Zayas-Morales is the transportation planning manager for the Town of Miami Lakes. “I am grateful, humbled, and honored to receive this award,” Zayas-Morales said in a press statement, when he also credited the teamwork of town staff. In his job, Zayas- Morales explores different modes of transportation and...

Mater Lakes Academy junior Ethan Vergara didn’t know if he would wrestle again after he suffered a torn meniscus during a match last year. He needed surgery and rehab. But his perseverance paid off. The 16-year-old is the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 1A state 285-pound champion, after defeating Somerset Academy junior Matthew Jimenez March 6 in the title bout in Kissimmee. Ethan got the win in dramatic...