Perla Tabares Hantman dies; longtime school board chair was 88

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, March 7, 2025

Perla Tabares Hantman of Miami Lakes, who served 26 years on the Miami-Dade County School Board, died March 4. She was 88 and was surrounded by her family when she passed away at the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center,...

SAS, Miami Dade College North host math challenge

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 16, 2023

     The School for Advanced Studies partnered with Miami Dade College North Campus on Jan. 28 to host the 3rd Annual Middle School Math Invitational. Fifteen middle schools and K-8 centers participated in the contest.       Daniel Hagan, a 7th grade student from Lawton Chiles Middle School, was the best individual performer from Miami Lakes. He took home third place in his grade level.   ...

MLK-8 Center students' art displayed at STEAM Expo

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 16, 2023

     Digital artists from Miami Lakes K-8 Center participated in Miami-Dade County Public School’s contest, “Pixelating the Future Super Legends of STEAM.” This contest was open to all students in grades 6 -12. They were asked to design a page that included the district’s very own Cody the Codebot.  Four of the MLK-8 students -- Nadia Otero, 8th grade; Janai Estevez, 8th grade; Sophia Rueda,...

Mater Lakes Future Business Leaders to compete in Orlando

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, February 16, 2023

     Mater Lakes Academy Middle and High School’s Future Business Leaders of America club is to compete at a state leadership conference in Orlando in March.     The students performed successfully against 11 charter and private high schools in Miami-Dade County during December and January to be able to represent District 25 next month. They succeeded with their online submissions and test results in numerous...

Town Topics: What is your favorite Girl Scout cookie?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 16, 2023

Jessica Joseph  Manager of Philanthropy & Public Relations, Catholic Hospice Miramar “I love the Thin Mints and [Tagalongs], they’re all delicious,” Jessica Joseph said.  “I can buy five boxes and eat them all by myself and my kids and I will be fighting for those cookies.” Barbara Hassall President, GFWC Woman’s Club of Hialeah  Fort...

Community Calendar through Feb. 26

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 16, 2023

Events are subject to change. Please check town social media pages for the most up-to-date information.  RSVP at TOML.Eventbrite.com.  Feb. 15 Teen Open Hang at The Spot. Enjoy free food and refreshments during the bi-monthly teen hangout at The Spot.  Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. 6 p.m. Free. Feb. 16 Mount Sinai Lecture Series. Join the Elderly Affairs Committee and Mount Sinai for...
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