The third annual Mad Dog Mandich Golf Classic is scheduled for Friday, March 13 at Don Shula’s Golf Club, an event to celebrate the life of the late great Jim Mandich, who played eight seasons for the Miami Dolphins. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Miami Dolphins Foundation. Miami Dolphins alumni are scheduled to compete in the event. Mandich lived in Miami Lakes for 36 years. He was the Dolphins’ second round...

  For the American High Patriots, a return trip to the state title game to defend their championship rests on the arm of ace pitcher Romie Gonzalez. The University of Miami commit is off to good start and his stellar performance has all of his teammates on the same page. Head coach Ricky Gutierrez said he has a talented team (5-2) and his players are starting to gel well, especially following a disappointing defeat against Westminster....

  The Miami Lakes Optimist girls softball team made history. The group became the first high-school and Optimist Club softball players to play at Marlins Park, as the group competed in the inaugural RBI All-Star Softball Fastpitch game. The girls played a full seven innings game, while Miami Marlins players Giancarlo Stanton and A.J. Ramos served as assistant coaches. Longtime Miami Lakes Optimist member, coach and softball commissioner...

  Monsignor Edward Pace High School cheerleaders and Danceline Starlettes performed on the court of the American Airlines Arena at the Miami Heat’s game against the New York Knicks on February 9. The special performance was part of the school’s Pace Family Night with the Miami Heat, where family, friends and alumni from the Pace community attended the evening’s game as a group. The Pace cheerleaders and Danceline...

  Miami Lakes officials welcomed Hope for Autism United Soccer Foundation by joining its grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration on January 16 at its new location on Wellness Way, 15165 N.W. 77 Avenue. Hope for Autism United Soccer Foundation is a program that teaches soccer skills to children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other related developmental issues, while providing a supportive environment that...