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,...

Volunteers serve lunches to seniors

Community Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Gerardo’s Marketplace in Miami Lakes hosted the Town of Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee’s monthly traveling bingo and drive-thru luncheon on Sept. 22. Committee Chair Dottie Wix said 160 lunches were served. The sponsor was Humana Health. Shown above are Lilliana Caraballo from Humana Health; Pedro Fiallo, American Legion Post 144 and committee member; Michael Coote, chair, Town of Miami Lakes Veterans Committee; Gretel...

How to contact your elected officials

Government Wednesday, October 13, 2021

U.S. Congress Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. 7400 SW 87th Ave. Suite 270 Miami, Fla. 33166 305-596-4224 Twitter: @SenRubioPress   Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla. 901 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Suite 505 Miami, FL 33134 786-501-7141 Twitter: @SenRickScott   Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Miami 8669 NW 36th St. Suite 100 Doral, Fla. 33166 305-470-8555 Twitter: @MarioDB   Florida...

Houses of Worship

Community Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Christ the Saviour Orthodox Cathedral 16601 NW 77th Court, Miami Lakes Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m. Saturday Vespers: 6 p.m. The Church of the Epiphany Episcopal 15650 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes 305-558-3961 Misa en Espanol: 9 a.m. Sunday Eucharist: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 10:15 a.m. Escuela Dominical: 12:15 p.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 8201 NW 186 St.,...

Restaurants ready to serve Miami Lakers

Business Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Cypress Village Shopping Center Beverly Hills Café 7312 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-558-8201. Indoor/ outdoor dining, take-out, delivery, UberEats. Cruzeiro Brazilian Steakhouse 7419 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-363-5247, Indoor/outdoor dining, take-out. Diced 7425 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-961-1032 Indoor dining, take-out, UberEats, Postmates, DoorDash 305-961-1032 Dr. Limon 7341 Miami Lakes Drive,...

St. Thomas University renews Armstrong’s contract

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, October 13, 2021

The Archdiocese of Miami and the Board of Trustees at St. Thomas University announced they have extended the contract of President David A. Armstrong through 2026. The university, one of eight archdiocesan colleges in the country and the only one in Florida, is celebrating its 60th year. In announcing Armstrong’s contract news on Oct. 5, it cited a third year in a row of record undergraduate enrollment, with a 15 percent increase...
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