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,...

Our Neighborhoods: The east side of town

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, October 20, 2022

     On the east side of Miami Lakes, snug against Red Road and north of Miami Lakes Drive, you’ll find a collection of warehouses.      The neighborhood is where Northwest 59 Avenue abruptly ends. It is below a canal and a patch of land lighted for airplanes preparing to land at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport, which is on the east side of Red Road.      Businesses that suit every...
     When the Miami Lakes Athletic Club opened 40 years ago, there weren’t many other places in the new town where residents could socialize.      The club on Bull Run Road just off Main Street was more than just a place to compete before up to 250 spectators on one of the numerous tennis or racquetball courts.       Guests could have a sandwich, enjoy a cocktail or maybe even...

Town Foundation awards $50,000 in grants

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, October 19, 2022

      The Town Foundation of Miami Lakes has chosen grant recipients for 2022.       The Foundation is supported by the Miami Lakes Food and Wine Festival, which donated $50,000.        The festival was co-founded by Realtor Lynn Matos and restaurateur Giuseppe Zuozo, and the next one will be held Feb. 4, 2023 at Optimist Park.       Residents, teachers and local...

Advertiser Spotlight: Universal Imaging & Radiology

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, October 19, 2022

     October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder that women should schedule regular screenings.       Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women of all races and backgrounds in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and it can be dangerous to delay exams.     Katie Couric recently said she underwent treatment for breast cancer....

Volunteers join town committees

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, October 19, 2022

    On Sept. 13, the town council appointed eight volunteers to six of the Town of Miami Lakes committees. The group was acknowledged during a town council meeting. There are a dozen committees in town whose members work to improve the quality of life in Miami Lakes. They focus on helping people with special needs; veterans; elders and work on causes such as education; public safety and mental health.      In the...
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