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CBS News
18-07-2025
- CBS News
Family of man killed while riding bike near Miami Shores wants answers
The family of a man who was struck and killed while riding his bike near Miami Shores earlier this week is hoping the public can help in finding the driver responsible. Samuel Lee Singletary, 67, was pedaling along NW 7 Avenue on Tuesday night around 9 p.m. when he was struck by a car near NW 92 Street. The driver who hit him drove off without rendering aid or calling 911, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. They said the only vehicle description they have is that it was a dark four-door sedan. On Friday, members of Singletary's family and Miami-Dade deputies walked the street in the area where he was hit, handing out flyers and speaking with the people they met. Sheriff's investigators say they have surveillance video of the crash and are waiting to see if the driver will bring the car to any nearby body shops. The family, however, wants closure and urged the driver to turn themselves in. Singletary's sister, Dorothy Isler, said she got the devastating call hours after he died. "It was like one o 'clock on Wednesday morning. I was so hurt and shocked," she said Isler said she'll miss her brother's quiet demeanor and positive outlook on life. "That's my brother next to me," she said, pointing to a picture of her family. "There were six of us and that was the only brother that was left. My oldest brother." Isler hopes someone saw something, or knows something, about the deadly crash that can help lead to an arrest. Anyone with information is urged to come forward and contact the sheriff's office.
CBS News
16-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Tinta y Café in Miami Shores serves up award-winning Cuban sandwiches and community vibes
In the heart of Miami Shores stands a coffee and sandwich shop that feels more like your favorite cousin's living room than a café. Tinta y Café — Spanish for "ink and coffee" — has mastered what many restaurants struggle to achieve: a genuine connection with the community, served alongside exceptional Cuban-style cuisine. Just ask the Gervin family. "It's wonderful, it's warm, it's community, it's alive and it's vibrant. It's a great place," said Susan Gervin, a regular customer. Her son, Adam Gervin, agreed. "You can't get a better Cuban sandwich anywhere, and you can't get a better café con leche either," he said. A family legacy served daily Tinta continues the legacy started by founder Neli Santamarina 20 years ago. The café is now helmed by her daughters, Malu and Sachi, who manage the front of the house, while their cousin Carlos works his magic in the kitchen. "I knew that Miami Shores needed something like this, and when my mom found this location, we were like, 'yes'," said co-owner Malu Statz. "The community really needed it and loved it so much that this location, in four short years, has done so well because of the community." There's only one rule at Tinta y Café, posted prominently on the wall: "NO WIFI, NO LAPTOPS." "No WiFi, no laptops—just for that reason, so you can come and enjoy the food and have a good time," explained co-owner Carlos Santamarina. Stepped-up Cuban classics get Michelin attention Tinta is so impressive that it received a Michelin mention this year. Santamarina said their Madurito sandwich—made with sweet plantains, pork, Chorizo Cantimpalo, Swiss cheese, and more—is one of 16 sandwiches on the menu. Their self-titled signature baguette sandwich features prosciutto, pork, Manchego cheese, roasted red peppers, and caramelized onions. It's a stepped-up, "chefy" sandwich with fresh warm bread, tender meat, and melty cheese. Other standout options include the Caleña sandwich, a well-balanced combination of turkey, prosciutto, and Manchego cheese. Each sandwich offers a unique flavor profile—hearty, succulent, and crafted with meticulous attention to detail. The fresh-baked baguettes hold generous, high-quality ingredients that make every bite memorable. Tinta y Café is open every day for breakfast and lunch, with weekday specials that keep loyal customers coming back for more.
