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,...

How to contact your elected officials

Government Thursday, May 20, 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...

Restaurants ready to serve Miami Lakers

Business Thursday, May 20, 2021

Cypress Village Shopping Center Beverly Hills CafĂ© 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,...

Public libraries lend tablets

Community Thursday, May 20, 2021

Cardholders with the Miami-Dade Public Library system may now borrow 8” Samsung Galaxy tablets, which are built with wireless internet access and Wi-Fi capability. Borrowers may use the tablets for up to 30 days per loan. The tablets will come with a kit of accessories including a keyboard case, power adapter and USB cables. To check availability of the devices, search the system’s catalog online or call your local...

From Miami Lakes to Mars: NASA engineer credits local schools with his success

Education By Megan Jacobo, Reporter Thursday, May 20, 2021

As a youngster who was raised in Miami Lakes, Joe Parrish never dreamed about working for NASA. Sure, he was enthusiastic about space and science, but helping to advance the country’s exploration of distant planets didn’t cross his mind until he attended college. And when the challenge arrived, Parrish was ready. “Growing up in Miami Lakes, I had the benefits of a small town,” said Parrish, 57. “From the...

Scene around town: Mask Fashion

Community Thursday, May 20, 2021

Call it pandemic fashion, the colorful or utilitarian face coverings we wear to protect ourselves, our families, friends and neighbors from the COVID-19 virus.

What kind of mask do you wear? Send a selfie to LindaT@MiamiLaker.com.

Photos by Linda Trischitta, The Miami Laker.

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