The Miami Foundation is about to launch its 14th Give Miami Day on Nov. 20. The donation window opens on Nov. 15.       The organization coordinates donations to more than 1,000 local non-profits in a single 24-hour event. It hopes to surpass last year’s record $39.5 million contributions.      Gifts start at $25. The Miami Foundation has wealthy donors who will match gifts,...

     Florida State University’s head football coach Mike Norvell stopped in at Barbara Goleman Senior High School recently to visit with future player Darryl “Tre” Bell III.       Bell, 18, a junior from Miami, has a verbal commitment to play for the Seminoles and will officially sign with the university in December.       Bell, a safety, is known for his ability to...

     For renowned golf course designer Bruce Hepner, the goals for rebuilding the 18-hole course at Miami Lakes Golf Club were straightforward and non-negotiable.      Make it look good. Make it tough enough to test good players. Make it enjoyable for not-so-good players. Make it kid friendly.       And most of all, make it elegant and fun so that anyone who plays it once will want to...

   The Miami Lakes Geezers softball players celebrated the 16th Anniversary of their program at Optimist Park on Sept. 15, while wearing last year’s T-shirts.   “The Visitors scored eight runs in the final two innings to top the humbled Homester squad, 18 to 13,” Program Manager Dave Oliver said.      Oliver identified the Geezers in the photo, front row from left:  Fred “F...

   The Miami Lakes town council recognized two young pickleball players during the Sept. 16 council meeting.      Mayor Josh Dieguez presented the boys with certificates of recognition for how they represented the community and gave them special Town of Miami Lakes pickleball paddles.       David Ayala, at left, and Lucas Collazo, at right, competed in the National Junior Pickleball powered...