Barbara Goleman Senior High School’s girls soccer team won the Class 6A District 15 Championship for the first time in more than a decade with a 6-1 victory over North Miami Senior High on Feb. 5. Sophomore captain Miranda Castellanos; junior Hailey Chavez; junior captain Rebekah Salcedo and freshman Kayla Lewis, shown above, left to right, scored all 6 points for the Gators in the game. They finished the season 6-4. Goleman coach...

The Town of Miami Lakes and non-profit charity Loving Soles are partnering for their annual shoe drive, in honor of “National Shoe the World Day,” which happens on March 15. Drop off gently worn footwear at the reception area at Town Hall, 6601 Main St., weekdays from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Shoes will be accepted through March 14. After a ceremony to recognize the donations on March 14 at 11:30 a.m., the shoes will be...

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Gianni, 15.5 years old and shown at top, is a Maltese. He and his son Valentino, a 7-year-old Maltese and Bichon Frise mix, live with Mari Carrandi, who works from home in the Loch Andrews neigh- borhood. “They are my colleagues, and they’re like my children,” Carrandi said. “Gianni is extremely smart and well-mannered. He walks around the neighborhood with his stuffed toy in his mouth.” Valentino, on the...

Christ the Saviour Orthodox Cathedral 16601 NW 77th Court, Miami Lakes Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m. Saturday Vespers: 6 p.m. The Church of the Epiphany Episcopal 15650 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes 305-558-3961 Misa en Espanol: 9 a.m. Sunday Eucharist: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 10:15 a.m. Escuela Dominical: 12:15 p.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 8201 NW 186 St.,...