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One of the big debates in our house is what is the appropriate age to give our children cell phones. Yes, we are years away from this (I hope!), but we see our nieces and nephews all with phones, their heads down and fingers feverishly typing during family get togethers. Sure phones are important for Read Post
VIDEO: Marlins Pirate Adventure Blooper and Interview!
Miami Marlins Rob Brantly & AJ Ramos set sail on a pirate adventure! Last week the Miami Marlins officially kicked off their season with Marlins Ayudan week. This is a wonderful initiative where several players, coaches and staff are visible in the community helping the city of Miami. I was able to cover many of Read Post
Top South Florida Sports Moments 2013
As the year comes to a close, I thought it was time to look back at my favorite sports moments in South Florida this past year. I considered opening it up to top moments in the entire Sunshine State, but other than the Seminoles success this season, there’s not much happening north of the Broward Read Post
The Bachelor at the Ballpark
The Bachelor meets Billy the Marlin. Did he get a rose? So I headed down to Marlins Park today for my last shoot of Billy’s Bunch for the season, (sniff sniff), when I heard some spectacular news. I was told that Juan Pablo Galavis, the newly named Bachelor of ABC’s 18th season of the show, Read Post
TP’d Marlins Make Kids Laugh!
Curling toilet paper to get “pumped” for Billy’s Bunch So have you watched the most recent episode of Billy’s Bunch? The show debuts the first Saturday of the month, but this June’s episode is a MUST-SEE! My favorite segment is a competition we call VERSUS. Every show, one of our talented kid reporters challenges a Read Post
The-Not-So-Glamorous Side of Sports
Watching the sunrise while the rest of the house sleeps… So as I was at Fresh Market this morning a nice woman came up to me and said “You have the coolest job! I would LOVE to talk to the HEAT players…” As I stared at her through my exhausted, bleary eyes, I thought, she’s Read Post
Why I Continue to Support the Marlins
Girls of Billy’s Bunch (Kelly Saco, Lauren, Me). I am in a unique position to work for Fox Sports Florida, but also to help promote the Miami Marlins and entertain kids through the show Billy’s Bunch. I’m not covering the game by game performances, but telling stories off the field, and showcasing the amazing players and their Read Post
Baseball in Full Swing
Lauren boogie-ing with Billy at the Marlins Basebowl event. So when the Miami HEAT are on the road…you’d think that I’m just sitting back, watching TV with my kids and hanging low right? No chance. It’s baseball time…and my first show of the season, Billy’s Bunch airs on April 6th on Fox Sports Florida. Read Post
Baseball Already?
Billy’s Bunch wrap shoot 2010 with former Marlin Brett Carroll. While the world is focused on the Super Bowl today, I will be prepping for baseball season. Yes, it’s that time. Spring Training is just around the corner (February 11th to be exact), and it’s time to plan my shoot schedule for the kids show “Billy’s Bunch”. Read Post
Happy New Ear?! For Miami Sports, We Hope.
Champagne cupcake with champagne buttercream. No, not a typo. That’s what my 3 year old repeatedly said as we baked champagne cupcakes last night. “Happy New Ear mommy!” We didn’t make it to midnight–but a valiant effort by the Hewitt girls. So as I sit here finally enjoying my glass of champagne on New Years Night, I have Read Post
