Three Florida International University baseball players have made the pros. FIU reliever Chandler Raiden signed a free agent deal with the Tampa Bay Rays, pitcher Andres Nunez was drafted by the Kansas City Royals and FIU second baseman Eddie Silva signed a free agent deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. Raiden was a key cog of the Panthers bullpen the last two seasons. The senior led the Panthers’ pen with 25 appearances last...

  As Barbara Goleman High’s football team prepares for practice this month, quarterback Manny Reyes III is entering the season with a strong athletic background and making a case to be among the top field generals in Miami-Dade. Reyes has been training with players from the University of Miami and Florida International University at their youth camps during the offseason, and working out with NFL quarterbacks Blakes Bortles of the...

  Miami Lakes residents Arianna Vazquez and Jodi Smith recently competed at the Florida Youth Soccer Association’s Olympic Development Program (ODP) for a chance to make the girls’ youth national teams. The two girls, who represent the Miami Lakes United Soccer Club, will take part in the selection process by competing in state, regional and national events, as the organization determines the best players from their age...

  Three Florida International University baseball players have made the pros. FIU reliever Chandler Raiden signed a free agent deal with the Tampa Bay Rays, pitcher Andres Nunez was drafted by the Kansas City Royals and FIU second baseman Eddie Silva signed a free agent deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. Raiden was a key cog of the Panthers bullpen the last two seasons. The senior led the Panthers’ pen with 25 appearances last...

  Miami Lakes residents are encouraged to explore the “undiscovered” roles of local parks and recreation within the Town as it celebrates Park and Recreation Month, A Lifetime of Discovery. Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), is designed to encourage people to discover the many opportunities that exist within the town from playgrounds, recreation centers, sports...