Dick Poczciwinski is a nimble basketball player with a trademark jump shot that’s lethal.At Shula’s Athletic Club in Miami Lakes, he pushes the ball down the court with cartoon-like speed, and he either passes the ball to one of his teammates or scores with the jump shot or a lay-up.Sometimes, he’s the leading scorer on his pick-up team, averaging in double figures, rebounds the ball well and plays good defense.In...

  The Miami Lakes Heat All Stars team competed in the 19th annual USSSA SWAMP Classic two-day tournament in West Palm Beach. The team’s coaches and the players’ parents said it was a brave performance by the girls who are 14 and 15 years old who defeated the two 18 and under teams, Plantation Pressure and Miami Stingrays, to make it to the championship game. “The girls played valiantly,” said head coach Alex...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is offering free field trips to Miami Marlins games once a month on Thursdays for residents 55 years and above. Space is limited. To reserve seating on the bus, contact Special Events and Committees coordinator Clarisell De Cardenas at decardenasc@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305-364-6100. The upcoming games include: Thursday, July 30, Marlins vs. Nationals, 7:10 p.m. Thursday, August 27, Marlins vs....

  After establishing a purpose in life, and having a firm belief that you can successfully accomplish your life and fitness goals, the next step is to develop a plan that includes a series of organized strategies that can help you achieve your goals. First, identify all the aspects of a healthy life. The four major components of health and fitness are: Wellness, Lifestyle, Nutrition and Fitness. Each component also has many...

  The Marlins Wives and the Marlins Foundation teamed up to hold the Wives Tackle Box Auction on June 27 at Marlins Park to benefit the Moyer’s Foundation Camp Erin South Florida, hosted by Catholic Hospice headquartered in Miami Lakes. Each Tackle Box represented a Marlins player and included autographed memorabilia and equipment as well as items unique to their personalities. The Marlins Wives collected the items for the tackle...