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,...

Workout: To do at home, in the gym or on the go

Sports By Paula Liu Yoga Instructor Shula’s Athletic Club Tuesday, July 13, 2021

The Extended Side Angle pose,
 also known as Utthita Parsvakonasana The Extended Side Angle pose is one of the most common and popular in yoga practices. It involves using many essential groups of muscles such as those in the legs, ankles, groin, shoulders and spine. It also serves as a whole body wake-up call, and gives the body a very energetic feeling. There are many different ways to get into the pose. Let’s start...

Teenager dreams of a career on the opera stage

Education By David Snelling, Reporter Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Remember the name Anabelle Calles. The Miami Lakes teenager has a strong soprano voice and the acting chops, too, to support her ambitions to become an opera singer. And Anabelle, 14, is getting encouragement from professionals who recognize artistic talent. She was a semi-finalist last year and on June 5th, won the Vocal Broadway Jazz/Classical category
in the Young Talent Big Dreams competition, sponsored by The Children’s...

The Nail Garden opens second spa in Miami Lakes

Business By Megan Jacobo, Reporter Tuesday, July 13, 2021

The Nail Garden has blossomed, and opened a second spa location in Miami Lakes. The shop is in the 6600 Main retail and residential complex near Town Hall. It is owned by Olga and Luis Alvarez. The couple have a third nail salon in Pembroke Pines. Their first location in the Lake Patricia Shopping Center began welcoming customers in 2016. Olga Alvarez, 54, said she is proud of how their business has grown and of the quality...

American Legion’s July 4th picnic

Community Tuesday, July 13, 2021

American Legion Post 144 hosted a free family barbecue for veterans on July 4th at the pavilion
in Picnic Park West in Miami Lakes. Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Luis Collazo and his wife, Clarisell De Cardenas, public information officer for the Town of Miami Lakes, and their sons Lucas and Cody attended the gathering. Shown in the photo above at left is Tim Daubert, a former Miami Lakes vice mayor and councilman and former U.S. Marine who oversaw...

Houses of Worship

Community Tuesday, July 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.,...
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