Miami Lakes resident Raphael Garcia has been promoted to vice president, senior private client services banker and physician specialist by BankUnited. Garcia has been with BankUnited for five years, most recently as hub manager for the Aventura/Hallandale market. With 15 years of industry experience, Garcia provides concierge financial services to business owners and high net-worth individuals in South Florida. As a physician specialist, he...

  BankUnited, a national bank headquartered in Miami Lakes, recently unveiled Bridges Cafe, a high-tech, health-conscious cafe area much to the delight of the company's 800 employees who can dine in with fresh meals throughout the work week. BankUnited was ranked 8th on Forbes Magazine's list of "Best Banks in America 2013."  The cafe, 8,000 square feet with a 200 person capacity, serves breakfast, snacks, and lunch with plans to...

  Miami Lakes maintained its “AA” rating for special obligation bonds after the biannual independent review on the Town’s fiscal and budgeting policies by Fitch Ratings. Fitch is one of three nationally recognized statistical rating organizations designated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Fitch Ratings create value beyond the rating by bringing informed perspective to the U.S. public finance sector....

 

Miami Lakers, thanks for following our posts on your neighborhood deals during the holiday season. We encourage any last minute shoppers to visit one of the many shopping centers near you to find that perfect gift and give back to your community. Happy Holideals and Happy Holidays to all from your friendly neighborhood newspaper, The Miami Laker.

  Several Miami Lakes officials celebrated the grand opening of the custom framing store All Art Pictures Framing on December 6 at 15505 Bull Run Road. The event featured a special gallery night showcasing the work of Weston-based photographer Jack Levy. Open under the new management of Bernardo Angel, All Art Framing offers affordable custom framing, sports collectibles, fine art, posters, and more. “Every Miami Lakes ribbon...