BankUnited of Miami Lakes named Patrick Murphy as senior vice president, director of capital markets.      Murphy, 34, will lead the development of BKU Capital Markets, including sales and trading of interest rate derivatives and foreign exchange hedging capabilities, the bank said in September.      The products will help clients manage financial exposures in the interest rate and...

     The Miami Lakes Veterans Committee is inviting runners of all ages and abilities to its Reindeer Run 5K on Saturday, Dec. 9.       Presented by Headquarter Toyota, the Reindeer Run 5K is a three-mile walk, jog or run through Business Park West.       The $35 registration fee will support veterans, the organizers said.       The race begins at Veterans...

     Once again, Miami Lakes AutoMall and Chevrolet is a sponsor of the Optimist Club’s youth baseball league.      On Oct. 28, Fred Senra, partner at Miami Lakes AutoMall, met with the organization at the Optimist Park Clubhouse to donate a $1,500 check to the athletic program.       Shown in the photo from left are Jim Hamilton, Optimist Club board member, treasurer and director...

    The Town of Miami Lakes is seeking sponsors to help brighten Miami Lakes Drive this season with 12 large ornaments, 39 holiday banners and lights on medians along Northwest 154th Street between Fairway Drive and Northwest 82nd Avenue.        Sponsorship amounts are $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000. Donors may be named on banners and in an announcement on the town’s website. Donation forms will be accepted...

     Retired U.S. Marine Col. William G. Perez drew from his extensive military experience to share with the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce how the U.S. government protects American commerce and banking around the world.      “Without good national security, you do not have a business here,” Perez told 50 business owners and veterans at the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main on Nov. 8.   ...