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, her son Michael Hantman said. A Champion for Children Tabares Hantman was a leader in education whose peers on the school board chose her as chair for an unprecedented 14 terms.   Friends...

  In the photo, celebrating the new Baptist Health Emergency Center at 15200 NW 77th Court in Miami Lakes on March 3, from left: Matthew Casamayor, chair, Economic Development Committee; Council members Ray Garcia, Steven Herzberg and Alex Sanchez; Nancy Batista-Rodriguez, Chief Executive Officer, Baptist Outpatient Services; Vicky Ruiz, Vice President, Baptist Outpatient Services; Dr. Jose Llach, Baptist Medical Director, Emergency...

  Miami Dade College is hosting six job fairs across its South Florida campuses.  Current Miami Dade College students and alumni are invited to sign up and meet with employers in several fields at the free fairs.  Prospective job seekers will have an opportunity to learn about full and part-time work available, as well internship opportunities for Miami Dade College students.  Job fairs will start March 5 and...

     Students looking to make a difference can apply to become the Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board’s student representative.       The board of volunteers work with schools to expand educational programs and activities in town.       The student representative shares ideas and feedback from students with the board to improve its programs. It is a non-voting...

      Miami-Dade County Public Schools inducted eight alumni to its Hall of Fame Class of 2025, including County Commissioner Sen. René Garcia, who represents Miami Lakes.       “Being inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame is not just a personal achievement but a testament to the incredible support and education I received in Miami-Dade’s school system,” Garcia said in a press...