The Miami Lakes Bandits, a traveling baseball team which represents the Optimist Club of Miami Lakes, has scheduled tryouts for 11-year-old boys.      The team competes in the local Premier League, and will begin the spring season in February.     Tryouts will be held Oct. 31 at 10 a.m. at Miami Lakes Optimist Park, at 6411 N.W. 162nd St. in Miami Lakes.      Kids will display their hitting and fielding talents for coaches who will pick the...

        This exercise is subtle but has terrific benefits.     Called “reverse dead bug,” it is a core exercise that can be performed by beginners to elite level athletes.     It’s so simple that any one of any age can accomplish it and receive amazing results.     An isometric movement, the reverse dead bug targets your entire abdominal wall and hip flexors, along with other important muscle groups such as those in your shoulders...

It’s not too late to attend Miami Dade College this semester.     The North Campus is offering accelerated courses of just eight weeks, beginning Oct. 26.     The college has financial aid, scholarships and stipends available, too.     Students who register by Oct. 25 may qualify for free, in-state tuition and fees for up to 12 credits or get up to $100 off per credit.     Tuition discounts are calculated after all other funds are applied or...

Shula’s Athletic Club is offering a variety of after school programs for children of all ages.--Sports fitness activities are designed for those in grades Kindergarten through 8, and meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.    The kids play a wide variety of sports, drills and activities.     The monthly cost is $132 for members, $156 for non-members. Space is limited to 10 kids.--The KidsFit program has fun, military-style...

It’s been a hot year, in more ways than one, especially so beneath the face masks we’re wearing to keep ourselves, our loved ones and our friends and neighbors safe from the COVID-19 virus during this pandemic. Though the masks can be uncomfortable, it’s fun to see what face coverings folks are wearing around town as we all do our best to stay well.