Palmer Trinity School junior Veronica Segredo started her own community service project this past year Her first project last August was to conduct a supply drive with the supplies going to Miami Southridge Senior High School “We emailed them and asked what they wanted the girls collected 118 boxes of bulk supplies “We are hoping to expand it and do better and make a club out of it,” Segredo says This is not the first time she had participated in a collection drive for Southridge Her sister had also done collections before moving on to college The donations came mostly through family and friends and word of mouth “This year we are hoping to recruit more people so we can have more connections,” she says Segredo’s community service includes volunteering with Achieve Miami initially going to Goulds Elementary School she switched from Goulds to the program at Caribbean K-8 Center They started a new program called Special Projects students have done coding programs or chess.” Segredo decided to introduce a program for meditation and yoga She plans to do rudimentary yoga poses and breathing exercises and plans to teach the program this summer “I am excited to bring this program to the kids,” she says “It’s emphasizing giving your body a rest.” she’ll also attend the National Student Leadership Conference at Duke University in July for nine days There she’ll learn about psychology and neuroscience “That’s what I want to major in in college,” she says she is the co-lead for the Student Ambassador Program “Your job is to do tours for any families interested in going to Palmer Trinity or if they applied are weighing which school to go to,” she says I could talk about Palmer (Trinity) all day long.” She’s also a member of the Love for Lotus Club she participated in the Orchid Project for the Fairchild Challenge The goal was to increase the number of orchids of a specific species that’s going extinct They planted the orchids on trees where they could flourish “The purpose to make it aware to people the problem of how the native species are going extinct,” she says “How it will pollinate and how orchids will grow.” She’s participated in the Miles for Melanoma Thomas Episcopal which raises money for Breakthrough Miami She plays lacrosse for Palmer and became team captain in tenth grade She wants to major in psychology and neuroscience to become a child psychologist look no further than Miami Community Newspapers This Miami online group of newspapers covers a variety of topics about the local community and beyond Miami’s Community Newspapers offers daily news podcasts and other multimedia content to keep readers informed With topics ranging from local news to community events Miami’s Community Newspapers is the ideal source for staying up to date with the latest news and happenings in the area This family-owned media company publishes more than a dozen neighborhood publications as well as distributing them in print throughout Miami Dade County from Aventura Each online publication and print editions provide comprehensive coverage of local news and local initiatives within its respective community Additionally, the newspaper has exclusive Miami community podcasts, providing listeners with an in-depth look into Miami’s culture. 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MANITOWOC – The $1.5 million restoration of the historic Meeme House a voting poll place and a long-time tavern the Meeme House was painstakingly taken apart in 2017 and moved to its current location at the Manitowoc County Historical Society’s Pinecrest Historical Village The Historical Society bought the building in 2013 with the intention of restoring it “This is a section of our community we don’t have at Pinecrest Village,” Amy Meyer executive director of the Historial Society “Every community had a stagecoach inn or tavern The extensive restoration brought the inn to its 1915 stature The Meeme House was built about 60 years earlier by farmer and new immigrant Michael Herr in the township of Meeme near the border of Manitowoc and Sheboygan counties roads were well-traveled and stagecoach stops were built along them Green Bay Road connected Green Bay’s Fort Howard with Fort Dearborn in Chicago and was a major highway in 1850s Wisconsin Read more: Be an apprentice for a day or learn historic recipes at Pinecrest Village summer camps The building had several small overnight rooms a tavern on the first floor and a large ballroom on the second and town meetings were held in the ballroom until the construction of a new town hall in 1983 William Herr had taken over the inn in 1864 The Herr family then owned the inn until 1906 when Peter DeGrott bought the property and ran the inn for three years and became well-known as Sessler’s Meeme House The building is now part of Pinecrest Village and open to visitors but the project still needs $400,000 to be debt-free More history: What to know about Two Rivers' Henry P. Hamilton, a leading collector of Native copper implements Admission and program information can be found at ManitowocCountyHistory.org or by calling 920-684-4445 Contact reporter Patti Zarling at pzarling@gannett.com or call 920-606-2575 on Instagram @PGPatti an on Bluesky @PGPatti Pinecrest’s Liam Dutton sets up behind the plate at home against Richmond Thursday Pinecrest’s Will Chopping pitches at home versus Richmond in the Sandhills Athletic Conference tournament championship game Thursday Pinecrest baseball coach Jeff Hewitt hopes his team can take a lesson and wake-up call from its loss in the Sandhills Athletic Conference tournament title game to Richmond at home Thursday We’ve been in this situation before,” Hewitt said after the 5-3 defeat to the Raiders Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content Email notifications are only sent once a day Please purchase a subscription to continue reading Subscribe today and support local community journalism Physical Address: 145 W Pennsylvania Avenue Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Palmer Trinity School junior Florencia Nieto is weaving her love of music and social justice in a concrete way that helps underprivileged children by creating the Melody Initiative I have been playing cello since sixth grade,” she says It’s one of those things that I feel empowers people.” She’s a member of the school orchestra and she also sings in the Miami Children’s Chorus “Their mission – they take unprivileged kids and teach them orchestral instruments,” she says “Every single day they teach them these instruments they give them dinner and take them home.” She believes the program empowers the kids These are kids that might be the first members of their families that finish high school One hundred percent go on to higher education.” she started the school club Melody Initiatives dedicated to helping the Miami Music Project in a variety of ways ranging from fundraising to providing volunteers and creating digital content for the non-profit MMP also shares her interest in music and social justice “It was luck that I found something that was so well aligned with what I wanted to do,” she says So now she uses her privilege and her school connections to connect MMP with new people to collaborate with while also holding bake sales One of the most important contributions is creating digital content for MMP “It’s basically a DEI program dedicated to teaching young people about social issues such as cycles of poverty and systemic racism,” she says Working with the children of Miami Music Project has opened my eyes to the inequalities that prevent certain people from reaching their full potential and I think we are ignorant to these boundaries.” She is Colombian and is the daughter of journalists That has made her aware of the world’s problems “I believe that if we erase stigmas through education and storytelling (like Mosaic) our community can become a safer place for underprivileged children that are trapped in these cycles and just need someone to take a chance on them,” she says Nieto was one of six students chosen to attend the Student Diversity Led Conference in St Louis where she participated in more discourse about problems and inequalities in our country “I think it’s necessary for our society to function and that love for debate and social justice /advocacy translates into about everything that I do.” Nieto’s school activities also include theater In the recent production of The Sound of Music leading tours for families considering Palmer Trinity as a school for their children Nieto is also a member of Model United Nations a club that focuses on tackling urgent world issues at conferences such as the one last fall in India “I really like debates and all the opportunities for debate and critical thinking,” she says Her future career path bends toward the law Potential majors to get there include history Her college list currently includes Georgetown A group of local students now has easier access to food thanks to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers the well-known organizations came together and opened a food pantry in Pinecrest Elementary School in Lithia According to Pinecrest Principal Denise Mobley the pantry will help address food insecurity which is a problem that as many as one in five children in the Tampa Bay area face Mosaic and Feeding Tampa Bay for coming together and being partners in this,” said Mobley after the ribbon-cutting for the pantry which was attended by representatives from all the contributing organizations was followed by a field day for the students where they were able to do activities and interact with Bucs players and cheerleaders Mosaic President and CEO Bruce Bodine spoke at the event emphasizing the importance of giving back to the community where the company’s employees live and raise their children Mosaic employees also volunteered at the field day the food pantry will be a place that Pinecrest students and their families can go to for food and representatives from Metropolitan Ministries’ Pathway to Hope program will also be on hand to help with housing and other issues “It is going to have such an impact on the community as we come together to feed the minds of the students but nourish their bodies as well,” she said Pinecrest Elementary School is located at 7950 Lithia Pinecrest Rd. in Lithia and can be reached at 813-744-8164. To learn more about The Mosaic Company, visit www.moasicco.com, and for more information about Feeding Tampa Bay, visit www.feedingtampabay.org I would like to receive emails from Osprey Observer Michael Comras, commercial real estate visionary and CEO of Comras Company closed on a retail property in Pinecrest for $10.7 million Strategically positioned at the high-traffic intersection of South Dixie Highway (US-1) and Kendall Drive (SW 88th Street) the 10,725-square-foot property is anchored by AT&T and Mattress Firm signalized access and proximity to strong surrounding demographics the site represents a prime investment opportunity in a true “Main and Main” location “This acquisition reflects our long-term belief in the strength and potential of the US-1 corridor,” said Michael Comras “We’ve made several strategic investments along this corridor over the years access and location at one of the busiest intersections in Dade County is a perfect fit for our vision of bringing new energy and elevated retail experiences to the area.” Comras plans to re-energize the center with cosmetic upgrades and a remerchandising strategy to attract dynamic new tenants Spaces of 1,000 to 5,000 square feet are currently available Known for curating and transforming iconic retail destinations from Miami Worldcenter to CocoWalk Michael Comras has had a defining role in South Florida’s retail landscape working with national and local favorites from Apple “We’re seeing a significant shift in Pinecrest and the surrounding neighborhoods rising home values and a growing appetite for elevated retail experiences,” added Comras “This property sits at the center of that momentum and we see tremendous opportunity to bring in concepts that match the energy and expectations of the evolving community.”  Director of Acquisitions for the Comras Company Comras Company continues to be highly active in South Miami representing landlords and top-tier brands in the area The firm recently achieved a 90% lease-up of CREST at Pinecrest where Irma Figueroa and Max Gelband secured leases with JETSET Pilates and Las Rocas Comras Company recently brought to market a prime second-generation restaurant space at 5958 South Dixie Highway in the heart of South Miami just steps from a wave of new culinary concepts signaling the neighborhood’s rise as a vibrant dining and lifestyle destination © Copyright 2012 - 2023 | citybiz | All Rights Reserved Longview, Texas – Senior Andrew Bennett (Bossier City La.) holds the individual lead at the Fabric Solutions and Technologies Pinecrest Invitational following the first two rounds on Monday while the Centenary men's golf team is in fifth place at the Pinecrest Country Club LIVE RESULTS: https://letu.leaderboardking.com/leaderboards/5180/layout_ncaa?game_id=10614 6,600-yard course is set to begin at 8:30 a.m on Tuesday and is hosted by LeTourneau University playing in their second tournament of the spring season after finishing 10th in the Space City Classic last week, are joined this week by host LeTourneau along with Baldwin Wallace University Centenary shot a 17-over par 593 (289-304) on Monday and is just five shots behind Schreiner and MUW who are tied for third place at 12-over 588 The host YellowJackets hold the team lead at 4-under par 572 to lead second-place UT-Dallas (+3 - 579) by seven shots.  Bennett sits at 6-under par 138 after consecutive rounds of 69 and is one shot ahead of UT Dallas' Parker McCurdy (-5 - 139) who shot 69-70 on Monday Two golfers are tied for third place at 2-under par and four golfers are tied for fifth at even par.  Texas) is tied for 76th place at +50 - 194.  Bennett is back at a very familiar course for the final time in his stellar career as he earned a runner-up finish at Pinecrest CC in 2023 finishing one shot shy of an individual title Bennett tied for 32nd place last season as he plays the course for a third time this week and 12 top-10 finishes as he continues to add to his legacy as the top golfer in the division III era of the program the 2024 SCAC Individual Champion and Men's Golfer of the Year and finished first in three tournaments this Fall and finished 17th last week in the Space City Classic He won the individual title at the Crusader Cup on Oct The Gents will host their annual home tournament the Hal Sutton Invitational at The Golf Club at Stonebridge (March 17-18) and play in the West Regional Invitational at Berry Creek Country Club in Georgetown The annual SCAC Championships return to Whitney Texas and will be played at White Bluff Golf Resort April 13-15 See the Gents' complete season schedule here: https://gocentenary.com/sports/mgolf/2024-25/schedule We use cookies to ensure you have the best browsing experience on our website. By using our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy & Terms of Service Palmer Trinity School senior Zachary Rodriguez loves to bowl Knocking down the pins gives him great joy and even better he is good enough to earn money from his sport he started a bowling club at school to share his love of the sport and help students with his expertise “I wanted to bring that community and aura around the school,” he says The club had 10-15 members and practiced at Bird Bowl but disbanded by junior year His original goal was to create a bowling team to compete against other schools but that didn’t work out ‘It showed the team about balancing life and sports in general They formed new friendships with their teammates he concentrates on bowling at tournaments around the state His earnings are in the $6,000 range thus far He started bowling when he was 13 and began competing around 15 His next competition is April 25 in Tallahassee He played many different sports throughout his childhood bowling is the one that he will continue with and I wanted to do something fun,” he says “We were in the car and saw a bowling alley.” and he liked it so much that when they returned to Miami But then I went on and did more tournaments and started making money.” His future also includes weather prediction He’s going to the University of Oklahoma where he’s majoring in meteorology I’ve seen waterspouts while on cruise ships and because Florida is the lightning capital of world.” he’s taken Chinese since his freshman year and has participated in a statewide competition for students He is also fluent in Spanish and has dabbled in Portuguese He’s a past member of the Environmental Action Club They also collaborated with Zoo Miami to learn about endangered animals and endangered plants Rodriguez was also a member of the Round Square Club an international community made up of 260 plus schools that collaborate on education and character “We discover each other’s capabilities and character His community service includes being the vice president of the Service Through Christ Club that participates in events at Vous Church “When we have any charities or food drives “One of my friends helps with the lights and the captions We help with the editing for the broadcasting.” While Service Through Christ is his main form of community service he also donates his time and energy to helping his mom He drops by her classroom to help drop off supplies and has provided challenging ideas for student projects Pinecrest coach John Buchholz hands the seniors the conference championship trophy at home Wednesday The Pinecrest girls track and field team won the Sandhills Athletic Conference championship Wednesday at home The Pinecrest boys track and field team won the Sandhills Athletic Conference title at home Wednesday Union Pines' Savannah McCaskill does the high jump at the conference championships Wednesday Pinecrest's Wendell Wells lifts up in the long jump Wednesday Louis leads the field in the girls 100 meters at the Sandhills Athletic Conference championship at Pinecrest Wednesday Pinecrest's Akeelah Knox leads her heat in the girls 100 meter hurdles Wednesday in the track and field record books for the Sandhills Athletic Conference over the last three years entered her final conference track meet hungry and the only place she could satisfy it was at the finish line MANITOWOC – Looking for something fun to do this weekend that doesn’t involve the NFL draft Manitowoc County Historical Society Museum and Pinecrest Village are hosting a Wisconsin immigrant experience-themed program from 10 a.m Visitors can step into stories of the state’s immigrants and their traditions They can chat with knowledgeable costumed interpreters who keep stories of the past alive in this historic Wisconsin experience Read more: Woodland Dunes in Two Rivers to host annual Bird Breakfast May 17. Here's how to sign up. Program activities are included in general admission Admission is free for Historical Society members and special rates are available for homeschool families and class field trips For more information, call 920-684-4445 or visit ManitowocCountyHistory.org on Instagram @PGPatti and on Bluesky @PGPatti Union Pines Grace Queen (18) kicks the ball during a Sandhills Athletic Conference match against Pinecrest Tuesday at Pinecrest High School Union Pines' Kylie DiMayo (9) kicks the ball past Pinecrest defender Valentina Baccinelli (5) during a Sandhills Athletic Conference match Tuesday at Pinecrest High School Union Pines defeated Pinecrest 4-0 to claim the conference title by sweeping Pinecrest from the top spot Union Pines' Taryn Pekala (4) scores the fourth and final goal of the match during a  Sandhills Athletic Conference match against Pinecrest Tuesday Having claimed at least a share of the conference regular season title in the previous six full seasons the Union Pines girls soccer team has won with a different cast of players each time The full extent of what this year’s Viking team is capable of was put on display against Pinecrest on the road Tuesday in a 4-0 win May at Pinecrest Gardens is blooming with exciting experiences From candlelight concerts and hands-on workshops to family-friendly programs and uplifting art each event is designed to spark happiness and well-being for every age sign up for summer camps and secure your 2025/2026 Jazz season tickets and registration for Pinecrest Parks and Recreation exciting summer camps is now open The Village is offering a diverse range of programs designed to keep children active From sports and dance to coding and science there’s something for every interest and age group For more information, visit www.pinecrest-fl.gov/camps. Full and half-day options available. For questions, contact the Parks & Recreation team at parks@pinecrest-fl.gov or visit the state-of-the-art Pinecrest Community Center at 5855 Killian Drive and sports through hands-on STEAM activities Five golfers advanced to final qualifying for the U.S Open following local qualifying at Pinehurst No Pinecrest senior golfer Peter Myers was one of five golfers to advance to the U.S Open final qualifying after his strong showing at Pinehurst No good enough to finish in a tie for third and advance The Patriot senior had four birdies and an eagle in the round Pinecrest's Ian Scott (30) makes a shot on goal during a conference game against Union Pines Monday Union Pines’ Drew Chapin is defended heavily by Pinecrest’s Cooper Stromberg Monday at home Pinecrest goalkeeper Sam Lineback (22) fights off pressure from Union Pines attacker Addison Volitis Monday Pinecrest's Cameron Haracz (10) and Union Pines  midfielder Ellie Powell (11) in the draw during a conference game Monday Pinecrest’s Peyton Page puts a shot on goal against Union Pines goalkeeper Izzy Bonillo Monday in Cameron Pinecrest defeated Union Pines 11-9 to win the conference title In what was nearly a duplicate script from the last time Pinecrest and Union Pines faced off in girls lacrosse action the Patriots showed their resolve to avenge last year’s shortcomings to their cross-county rivals there was a tinge of extra emotion when the Patriots loaded up on an activity bus to go to Cameron Monday Stefanie Phillips at the main office of Pinecrest High After seven years at the helm of Pinecrest High School Principal Stefanie Phillips announced on Monday that she would be taking a job at the central office Phillips said she will be the new Assistant Superintendent of Academics and Student Support Services for Moore County Schools Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Please join us in celebrating the lives of Ann Baxley Faircloth and Wayne "Trey" Hayes III The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m 2025 at Pinecrest Funeral and Cremation Services of Hope Mills with memorial services to begin at 3:00 p.m Burial will follow at Hope Mills Cemetery on Legion Road Both Ann and Trey will be forever missed and always cherished by everyone who knew and loved them Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text Click to watch This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Pinecrest senior Carson Bertagnole strikes his first tee shot of the tournament at Pinehurst No Pinecrest senior Colby Hutchens lines up a putt on the third hole at Pinehurst No Union Pines Vikings Taryn Pekala (4) boots a shot during a non-conference match against Gray's Creek Wednesday at home High School Athletic Association 4A boys golf state champion is crowned at Pinehurst No Pinecrest hosted a tournament featuring some of the state’s top programs on the course Wednesday came away with a two-stroke win over Broughton with all five golfers finishing in the top eight Las Vegas (KSNV) — The Sloan Canyon Wind Ensemble from Pinecrest Academy in Henderson is set to perform at New York's prestigious Carnegie Hall this Sunday This group of 48 talented student musicians is the only ensemble from Nevada invited to perform this year The young musicians earned this honor through a competitive audition process that recognized their exceptional performance level the Sloan Canyon Wind & Percussion Studies Program has grown from 30 to over 200 student musicians CA — The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors voted to approve increased fines around Pinecrest Lake and then some board members got into a heated debate about whether it was also the right time to discuss other proposals related to the popular recreation spot District Three Supervisor Anaiah Kirk has been pushing to increase the penalties for parking violations around the lake from the current $35 up to $100 for the first offense and $200 for the second The board voted 5-0 to waive the required first reading of the ordinance and pass the second reading A final required third vote/reading will occur at a meeting next month argued that the increase to $100 is too low and said he would like to see it go to $250 the County Counsel’s office indicated that there may be legal issues in the county rules about increasing it past $100 for the first offense That item will be reviewed in the coming weeks before the final vote of the supervisors the increase in penalties was endorsed by both Sheriff David Vasquez and Heidi Lupo with the Pinecrest Lake Resort Supervisor Kirk then requested the board discuss having county staff also investigate things (and report back) on possible changes to fire lanes a toll booth and/or fees for parking in the day-use areas and a shuttle service to and from Dodge Ridge (to help with overcrowding) Supervisors Jaron Brandon and Ryan Campbell raised questions about pushing those items forward given that Pinecrest is not something on the board’s designated current priority list and the potential large amount of time it would take staff to look into and implement those changes Brandon noted that other board members also have priority projects in their district and this was not the way the board had previously decided to move those types of things forward Kirk said he has been lobbying for changes at Pinecrest for six years and argued that it ties into issues like fire and public safety Kirk would like to see changes ahead of Memorial Day and the upcoming fire season Supervisors Mike Holland and Steve Griefer supported having the conversation while Campbell and Brandon took issue with it Brandon added that he wasn’t necessarily opposed to the proposals but the process of doing it this way (not earlier included on the board priority list) Kirk and Campbell then got into a heated back-and-forth debate that spanned several minutes Kirk argued that they could have already finished the discussion during the amount of time they had spent arguing Campbell said Kirk was “shoehorning in a fairly major issue.” The dynamics of the new board came into view seeming to allude to a possible alliance between him “I know you are not used to being the minority “The fact that you think in those terms is part of the problem.” this is so simple (support for moving it forward).” Kirk asked County Counsel Sarah Carrillo if the discussion he proposed having was legal under Brown Act rules in relation to giving board direction at this time and Kirk gained support from Griefer and Holland to direct staff to come back at a later meeting and a potential fee-based plan (toll booths for parking in lots) Written by BJ Hansen Sign up for our Breaking News Alerts and the myMotherLode.com Daily Newsletters by clicking here. 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Send Mother Lode News Story photos to news@clarkebroadcasting.com Remove all graphics and images from the website so that only the text and links are visible Reverts to original layout including graphics and images Golf Fairfax is thrilled to launch its first-ever Indoor Trackman League Using the state-of-the-art Trackman4 golf simulator at Pinecrest Golf Course players can compete in a fun and engaging league from the comfort of our indoor studio “Pinecrest’s Indoor Trackman League offers the perfect opportunity to stay in the game during the winter months,” Michael Mauk the program director for Pinecrest Golf Course “Players compete with friends and can improve their performance and enjoy the thrill of playing some of the world’s most famous courses—all without leaving Alexandria.” The league will feature four 9-hole rounds on these world-renowned courses: St Bethpage Black and Pebble Beach Golf Links Golfers have three weeks to complete each round and can attempt each course up to four times with only their best score counting toward the league standings Prizes will be awarded to overall winners and closest-to-the-pin competitions with discounted Trackman fees of $25 for the first hour and $20 for additional hours applied to league rounds golfers must create a Trackman account and handicap Register for the Indoor Trackman League before the deadline on Dec. 22 Pinecrest Golf Course is located at 6600 Little River Turnpike in Alexandria. 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Local 10 News first talked to him about this problem in 2022 His alarms and lasers and motion cameras have served him well but the crooks still try and his neighbors are now feeling it too “They just want to get what they want to get,” Alger said “They want to get something left in a car.” Resident Andrew Castellano said around the same time as Alger crooks raided his property and pulled up in a Maserati Someone jumped the fence and quickly targeted his mother’s G-Wagen She was visiting his wife and his newborn inside that scenario goes a little bit differently.” “They started adding license plate readers and things like that But every time they pick up a license plate Sources said it’s all part of an elaborate crime ring targeting homes in the Coral Gables Residents said they’re going to their elected officials for answers Copyright 2025 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved Andrew Perez is a South Florida native who joined the Local 10 News team in May 2014 TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Closed Captioning / Audio Description Contact Us Careers at WPLG Terms of Use Privacy Policy Public File FCC Applications EEO Report Do Not Sell My Info 1.0 Host Exhibit Copyright © 2025 Local10.com is published by WPLG INC. Senior runners from the Pinecrest track and field team dressed up as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at their senior night meet this week and won the boys 4x100 meter relay Four seniors runners on the Pinecrest track and field team debunked that turtles Daniel Camplin and Jayden Kounkel showed in the Sandhills Athletic Conference meet that “we’re lean we’re green and we’re mean,” finishing first in the 4x100 meter relay while dressed in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle costumes The team finished in a time of 44.02 seconds View photos the Tampa Bay Buccaneer's opening a food pantry at Pinecrest Elementary for Tackling Hunger fueled by Mosaic 2025 - Kids participate in drills during the opening of the food pantry at Pinecrest Elementary for Tackling Hunger fueled by Mosaic Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2025 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders during the opening of the food pantry at Pinecrest Elementary for Tackling Hunger fueled by Mosaic 2025 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers 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Tackling Hunger fueled by Mosaic 2025 - Speakers during the opening of the food pantry at Pinecrest Elementary for Tackling Hunger fueled by Mosaic 2025 - Chief Impact Officer Kourtney Sanchez during the opening of the food pantry at Pinecrest Elementary for Tackling Hunger fueled by Mosaic 2025 - Tight End Devin Culp #82 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the opening of the food pantry at Pinecrest Elementary for Tackling Hunger fueled by Mosaic Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 and Outside Linebacker Jose Ramirez #33 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the opening of the food pantry at Pinecrest Elementary for Tackling Hunger fueled by Mosaic View photos from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' second annual "Battle Grounds" flag football game at AdventHealth Training Center Top photos from the Buccaneers She is Football Weekend presented by Jabil and supported by Ambetter and PT Solutions Thousands of people showed up for this two-day celebration to support the next generation of female leaders by leveraging the power of sport Thousands came together Saturday for International Women's Day Proceeds supported local programs keeping girls in sports women-owned vendors showcased their businesses and Robinson High School won the inaugural flag tournament—spotlighting the best girls flag players shaping the future of the game Part of the She is Football Weekend presented by Jabil and supported by Ambetter and PT Solutions Top photos from the She is Football Summit where 800 women joined to connect and learn with local and national female business leaders from various industries in small View photos from the Tampa Bay Buccaneer's Tackle Reading Event at Sulphur Springs K-8 Community School on Monday View photos from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Sydney Adams' Private Workout on Wednesday View photos of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the 2025 Gasparilla Parade on Saturday View photos from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' O-Line Lights Up Christmas event View images of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Outside Linebackers holiday event on Monday View images of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' and Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough for this year's Holiday Home Build and Revival View images of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' rookies visit Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital on Tuesday View photos from the Mike Evans Family Foundation Catch for Christmas event that took place at AdventHealth Training Center on Friday Phase II of the Buccaneers' 2025 offseason workout program began on Monday including on-field work and instruction leading up to mandatory minicamp from June 10-12  A look back at Baker Mayfield's finest games as a member of the Krewe View images from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Phase 2 Week 1 Workouts on Monday developed an unconventional draft process to identify talent with an emphasis on character That shift has led to unparalleled success for the franchise and its culture In the series "Mid-Round Gems" on NFL Network Bucky Brooks discusses how CB Jacob Parrish is the perfect fit for Todd Bowles' defense Go behind the scenes with Tampa Bay Buccaneers first-round draft pick Emeka Egbuka during his first 24 hours in the league tours the Bucs facility and meets the Krewe Bucs fans have questions about first-round reactions spots on the depth chart that need attention GM Jason Licht joins 'Path to the Draft' to discuss Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2025 rookie class and selecting first-round draft pick WR Emeka Egbuka the Buccaneers' second-round pick in last week's draft is on the way back from hip surgery and GM Jason Licht told ESPN's Pat McAfee that Morrison should be cleared for the start of training camp in July Senior Writer/Editor and Staff Writer/Reporter Brianna Dix talk about all the latest Bucs news in this week's edition of Bucs Insider The team discussed the Bucs' reported UDFA the NFC South's draft classes and their overall thoughts on the 2025 NFL Draft a look at how Tampa Bay's roster shakes out on the defensive side of the ball As first-round pick Emeka Egbuka joins the Buccaneers offense what will he add to the club's receiving corps a look at how the roster shakes out on the offensive side of the ball creating some room on the 90-man offseason roster View highlights from the incoming 2025 NFL Draft class of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Buccaneers' brass received a favorable review post-draft from a variety of outlets The Saints have a new head coach in 2025 and already have a potential change at quarterback brewing thanks to a Derek Carr shoulder injury and a high draft pick at the position Team Reporter Casey Phillips & Senior Writer & Editor Scott Smith discuss the Buccaneers' official 2025 NFL Draft class sharing what makes these six rookies exciting additions to the Krewe View images from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Phase 1 Week 2 Workouts on Monday The National Football League will release its full 272-game 2025 regular season schedule on Wednesday and single game tickets to the highly-anticipated Bucs' 50th season will go on sale that same evening Ransom Everglades School junior Avery Almazan works hard at school “Mainly the things I do for community service have to do with soccer,” she says “Ransom tends to host things for the community that we can do Most of my time I coach little kids playing,” She volunteers with the Soccer Life Foundation “We go to Armbrister Park in the Grove next to carver on Grand Avenue and coach them,” she says We do a lot of meetings in school through Ransom Everglades Athletes Can Help (REACH).” Ransom athletes do clinics during the school year “We go twice in one week and the boys go the next week.” The Ransom girls team won the District 16 Championship and moved on to regionals this year she was named an All-Miami-Dade Soccer Team Honorable Mention Outside of school she plays for two club teams Girl’s Academy team out of Palm Beach Gardens and Elite Clubs National League (ENCL) out of Naples Club leagues are where the college recruiters go to find talent and Almazan hopes to play in college She has been chatting with schools of interest After college she wants to become a lawyer who specializes in business a community service organization for girls She says the group tries to do things that are fun such as fashion shows as well as ushering at places such as Actors Playhouse She also volunteers for the American Heart Association She’s involved because her father is the chair for the southeast region “I’ve been talking to my school to do a service project,” she says AEDs are Automated External Defibrillators portable devices that use electric shocks to restore hearts to normal rhythm Schools have them to help kids or adults who go into cardiac arrest so if they are put in that terrible situation “My dad showed us a video of a young boy on the field in cardiac arrest He could have been saved but no one knew where the AED was Athletic trainers usually bring the AEDs but if a team is at an away game or if the trainer isn’t there it’s important for the students to know where the AEDs are in the school Almazan has spoken to the Health Club at school She’s looking for a spot in an assembly to talk to the students She hopes to get it done before the end of the school year the National Honor Society for Portuguese and Spanish She is a member of the Miami Venture Entrepreneurship (MVE) “There are meetings where we have guest speakers,” she says finance and how to get businesses off the ground One of the things she likes to do is attend Lending to End All Poverty (LEAP) meetings “There’s a website where you can choose people online Like donate 10 dollars to this woman in Africa to buy shirts for her shop Pinecrest senior Mitch Baek celebrates a home run against Union Pines Wednesday Union Pines pitcher June Thomas delivers to the plate against Pinecrest Wednesday Pinecrest's pitcher Bohdi Robertson pitches against Union Pines at home Wednesday The Pinecrest Patriots baseball team drove in some insurance runs in the late innings to come away with a 4-1 win over the Union Pines Wednesday night in Southern Pines to bolster its lead in the Sandhills Athletic Conference standings The game was rescheduled from Tuesday night to tonight due to inclement weather MANITOWOC – Manitowoc County Historical Society is getting ready for Pinecrest Village's big opening weekend with an annual spring cleanup from 10 a.m but the Historical Society is asking volunteers to take their own if they are able Snacks will be provided for all volunteers throughout the day Volunteers will receive their cleaning assignments at the check-in at McAllister House Welcome Center Read more: Manitowoc's Pinecrest Historical Village opens for the season May 3 with special events According to a news release from the historical society volunteers are needed to help clean the buildings throughout the summer season Register to attend the spring cleanup or volunteer through the summer by calling the museum at 920-684-4445 or emailing guest-services@manitowoccountyhistory.org Alisa M. Schafer is a reporter for the Herald Times Reporter in Manitowoc. She can be reached by email at aschafer@gannett.com The cast of ‘Mamma Mia!’ rehearse ahead of the upcoming performances Adam Faw directs members of the cast of ‘Mamma Mia!’ ahead of the upcoming performances A young woman dreams of a white wedding but isn’t sure who should walk her down the aisle “Mamma Mia!” is a generational love story full of twists and melodic turns The Pinecrest Players will present their spring musical with performances Feb theater arts director and fine arts department chair the production features a large ensemble and the biggest permanent set at Pinecrest and is joined by choreographer Elizabeth Fowle and instrumental director Drew Creech Firefighters prevented a fire inside a two-story building from spreading and causing further damage to Pinecrest Christian Conference Center in Twin Peaks in the San Bernardino Mountains San Bernardino County Fire officials responded to a commercial structure fire at 1:34 a.m The first engine at the scene reported a working attic fire with flames through the roof of a large two-story commercial building Roughly 50% of the attic space was engulfed in flames on arrival which resulted in a second alarm being requested Firefighters immediately started an "aggressive interior attack." Icy conditions on the road and on-scene hampered firefighting efforts a partial roof collapse forced some crews to retreat while maintaining an offensive attack within the structure It took 43 responding fire personnel roughly an hour to bring the “stubborn fire” under control Mutual aid was provided by the San Manuel and Running Springs Fire Departments No reported injuries to civilians or firefighters There was an estimated $1 million in damages to the property with firefighters keeping the fire from spreading to other buildings “The cause of the fire was from usage of a fireplace and accidental in nature,” said San Bernardino County Fire officials who reminded residents to regularly have their chimneys and fireplaces inspected and cleaned Pinecrest officials did not reveal if the conference center will be closed to guests Located in the San Bernardino Mountains southwest of Lake Arrowhead Pinecrest Christian Conference Center serves over 85,000 guests every year Texas – The Centenary men's golf team will tee off in the Fabric Solutions and Technologies Pinecrest Invitational on Monday and Tuesday at the Pinecrest Country Club The Gents are playing in their second tournament of the spring season after finishing 10th in the Space City Classic last Tuesday in Houston as they shot a 95-over par 947 The FST Pinecrest Invitational will feature a shotgun start both days beginning at 8:30 a.m The men will play 54 total holes – 36 on Monday and the final 18 on Tuesday at the par 72 The Gents are joined this week by host LeTourneau along with Baldwin Wallace University Bennett returns to a very familiar course for the final time in his stellar career as he earned a runner-up finish at Pinecrest CC in 2023 Bennett tied for 32nd place last season as he will play the course for a third time this week and finished first in three tournaments this Fall and finished 17th last week in the Space City Classic shot a 2-under par 70 to earn a fifth-place finish in the Crusader Cup back in October and both Briggs and Borchert earned top-25 finishes Bennett and Snell each recorded top-10 finishes in the 2024 SCAC Preview back in September and at the UMHB Invitational in the Fall Bennett tied for second place and Snell finished fifth Snell was named the 2024 SCAC Freshman of the Year after finishing third at the championships last season Pinecrest senior Ariana Reddinger connects on a pitch against Union Pines at home earlier this season Pinecrest senior pitcher Addisyn Stayskal delivers to the plate against Union Pines at home this season The Pinecrest softball team’s seniors were honored before the team’s final home game of the season Monday against Northwood The seniors have been part of a program to have three different head coaches across four seasons but this season showcased the direction the program is heading Miami Palmetto High School senior Jake Hawkins volunteers at Friendship Circle every Sunday and during school breaks He recently spent time with the special needs children who attended Friendship Circle’s Spring Break program “We go over and be with the kids and we go on mini field trips,” he says Hawkins is a member of the Friendship Circle’s President’s Council The members meet once a month with the officials that run the organization “We give them ideas on what’s most effective “We give the organization a voice from kids who actually volunteer.” “They’ll usually come to us with what they think is best,” he says “Everybody usually has a collective opinion We should do this instead.’ Everyone is very committed.” Hawkins is the head of the fundraising committee on the President’s Council He participates in the Friend’s at Home program “We go to a kid named Matthew’s house,” he says “We go on his golf cart out in his community and play basketball It’s been long enough to get attached so that going off to college is a tad bittersweet “It’ll be hard for us but definitely more so for him,” Hawkins says “His mom is always saying he’s looking forward to seeing you over the weekend It will take him out of the weekly routine.” He and his friend go every Sunday unless they are out of town or have a conflict “People don’t realize how big of a difference the effect they have being around kids their own age,” he says The volunteers talk about the bonds they make at the end of the year ceremony “I remember when I first went and met with Matthew,” he says Especially since we do it on Sundays from 5-6 p.m. Hawkins was a counselor at a sleep away camp in Maine He worked with kids going into sixth grade doing a bit of everything from sports to arts and crafts and field trips And he’s been a counselor in training at the Riveria Day Camp for four weeks the summer going into his sophomore year Hawkins has been on the varsity lacrosse team for four years The team made it to the District Quarterfinals this year “We have more fun stories and sports commentary,” he says “There’s a fashion blog and pop culture as well as fun pop culture opinionated stories He’s in the Italian Honor Society and the National Honor Society helping file and doing other clerical work Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsAmanda Batchelor Ryan Mackey Liane Morejon PINECREST, Fla. – Pinecrest police officers have put a name to the man who they said physically assaulted a woman while she was out walking Tuesday morning. They were still looking for him Friday Leer en español The agency identified the suspect in a news release on Friday as 24-year-old Michael Angelo Figueroa-Hernandez but just the fact that he did what he did here we do believe he’s dangerous,” Pinecrest Police Chief Jason Cohen said in the 13000 block of Southwest 69th Court Police said the perpetrator was riding a light blue bicycle and carrying a purple bag with a shoulder strap when he approached the victim from behind grabbed her in a “bear hug” and then touched her inappropriately the victim cried out for help and the man released her “He grabs her from behind in what was described as a bear hug and in the process he touches her inappropriately She immediately screams and fights back,” Pinecrest Police Chief Jason Cohen told Local 10 News on Tuesday So she was unharmed -- physically unharmed -- so lucky for that She did exactly what anybody in a situation like this should do – fight back.” abandoned in the area of Southwest 138th Street and 77th Avenue he was on probation so we called his probation officer and now there’s a warrant for violating his probation because we believe he committed this crime,” Cohen added Figueroa Hernandez is believed to be homeless and police are urging anyone who recognizes him to call the Pinecrest Police Department at 305-234-2100 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477 Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter Amanda Batchelor is the Digital Executive Producer for Local10.com Ryan Mackey is a Digital Journalist at WPLG Experience the changes of season through gardens tours Visitors to Pinecrest Gardens first see a lush Further exploration of the upper part of the Gardens reveals landscapes that are locally unusual Two unirrigated gardens flank the Terrace slopes facing Swan Lake and the Meadow featuring a diverse species mix highlighting drought-tolerant natives and many succulent plants from around the world The gardens originated with the creation of Swan Lake when the excavated material was used to construct the elongated berm that became the Lakeview Terrace and adjacent garden areas The fast-draining slope was selected by the founder’s son as an ideal setting for plants that prefer dry soil and bright sunlight the widespread planting of display gardens is scarcely more than a century old dazzled by the warmth and prodigious rainfall sought to depict an idealized tropical setting of flowering trees and palms that conveyed an idyllic vacationland and escapist paradise dry higher ground was subject to Winter and Spring seasons of little rain and sustained periods of drought In our time of resource and environmental awareness the creation of gardens that reflect our regional climate and soils make sense Landscaping with native pineland and hammock plants is a good choice while commonly thought of as desert plants in fact come from places with pronounced dry and wet seasons like our own These architecturally interesting and showy plants often have beautiful and will thrive with little more than sunshine and excellent drainage The dry gardens at Swan Lake and the Meadow offer examples of both native and exotic plants that will succeed locally Ohio — A company best known for its outlet malls has purchased Pinecrest mixed-use shopping center on the East Side Tanger announced early Thursday that it paid $167 million for Pinecrest a 640,000-square-foot center that includes Whole Foods The purchase is part of Tanger’s foray into full-priced retail after four decades of focusing on discounts The sale won’t change things much for shoppers But it brings a national landlord – a publicly traded company with strong name recognition – to Orange Village marketing and operating platforms to further elevate the exceptional experience Pinecrest offers our guests and tenants,” Stephen Yalof The sale included the apartments and offices at Pinecrest The AC Hotel on the property wasn’t part of the deal Pinecrest opened in 2018 with promises of bringing new retailers to Cleveland’s eastern suburbs RELATED: Pinecrest in Orange Village gearing up for first weekend celebration A New York-based lender and investor took over the property in 2020 as shopping centers nationwide struggled with the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic RELATED: Pinecrest retail, food, living district changes ownership, creating more flexibility to navigate pandemic has stayed involved as the center’s operator Fairmount Principal Adam Fishman said his company is “delighted” about the Tanger deal “(We) think they are precisely the right company to continue to move this wonderful property to the next level,” Fishman wrote in a text message “Fairmount Properties looks forward to supporting Tanger at Pinecrest.” Mayor Jud Kline was surprised at first when he heard about the potential sale An architect who has worked on retail projects because it didn’t seem to me that this was part of their portfolio,” Kline said during a phone call early Thursday “After having conversations directly with their CEO and president I feel very comfortable with what they’re doing.” He expects Tanger to build on what’s already there at Pinecrest regional and national stores and restaurants “I think that their addition to the Orange Village community will be a valuable resource to have,” Kline said of the new landlord “They bring a reach to resources that will help to enhance the development – and they are committed to do so.” Pinecrest is the third full-priced shopping center that Tanger has purchased since late 2023 The company owns similar properties in Arkansas and Alabama and Tanger doesn’t plan to add outlet stores to the tenant mix Shoppers will not be able to use Tanger Outlets gift cards or the company's membership program at Pinecrest – Pinecrest police officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who they said physically assaulted a woman while she was out walking Tuesday morning Leer en español She immediately screams and fights back,” Pinecrest Police Chief Jason Cohen explained The perpetrator was described by police as a tall man of an unknown race a dark-colored shirt and dark-colored shoes Anyone who recognizes him is asked to call the Pinecrest Police Department at 305-234-2100 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477 The Pinecrest baseball team celebrates after a home run last week at home The Pinecrest baseball team plated nine runs in the top of the first inning to set up an 11-5 win over Hoggard on the final day of the Wilmington Classic Spring Break Tournament Wednesday Woolard led the Patriots at the plate with three RBIs and three hits Tyler Skizenta and Will Chopping had two RBIs each Village staff had already vetted and approved the proposal confirming compliance with all code requirements The plan included key improvements—enhanced roads and staggered student shifts—to minimize any potential impact stems from Palmetto High School’s 2,650 students who clog local roads without an internal drop-off system If the council bows to opposition pressure Pinecrest could find itself entangled in an expensive and avoidable lawsuit Instead of resisting a legally sound expansion that benefits local families energy should be directed at the real traffic concern—Palmetto High the council has a chance to correct course and follow the law Any questions or concerns email at Grant@cnews.net or Call 305-323-8206 The Village of Pinecrest has partnered with the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida to launch the Everglades Earth Cycle Project a pioneering initiative that converts organic waste into nutrient-rich compost to restore degraded Everglades soil This project is funded by a $400,000 USDA grant secured in collaboration with Miami-Dade County Commissioner Raquel Regalado a $40,000 grant from the office of Commissioner Regalado and a $40,000 donation from community partners It builds on the success of Pinecrest’s innovative composting program “The Village of Pinecrest is honored and proud to partner with the Miccosukee tribe on this first-of-its-kind environmental project,” said Mayor Joseph M “This initiative will not only benefit our community but also play a vital role in preserving the Everglades.” The collaboration brings together the Village and The Love The Everglades Movement to address critical environmental challenges facing South Florida Cypress of Love the Everglades Movement emphasized the project’s deeper significance:  “The Everglades Earth Cycle exemplifies what is possible when communities work together with a shared commitment to environmental stewardship and resilience Love The Everglades Movement is dedicated to restoring and protecting the Greater Everglades in a way that respects Indigenous knowledge and contemporary scientific advances The initiative builds on Pinecrest’s free residential composting program – the first in Miami-Dade County – which has already diverted over 90,000 pounds of food waste from landfills in just one year (or the equivalent of twelve Land Rovers) who spearheaded the original composting effort noted that the program began with a simple resident suggestion “This is what local government is about–listening to people and finding practical improvements to enhance the quality of life,” she said Residents interested in participating can obtain free composting bins every Sunday at the Pinecrest Farmers Market or drop off food scraps at designated locations near Pinecrest Gardens and the Community Center with at least 40% of the locations placed in low-income areas in District 7 of Miami-Dade making composting even more accessible to residents The remaining compost bins will be placed in Pinecrest parks Other municipalities interested in launching similar initiatives can contact Love the Everglades at circle@lovetheeverglades.org for community education sessions and program guidance Additionally, the newspaper has 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