Dining at Shula’s Steak House is a Miami Lakes tradition. The restaurant has welcomed diners – who celebrated life’s milestones, enjoyed first dates and sought an excellent steak while in a historic sports atmosphere -- for more than 30 years. And when Shula’s Steak House was shuttered during the pandemic, Miami Lakers really missed it. “The Steak House is a part of the community,” said Dana...

BankUnited has announced the retirement of Walter Shields, who was executive vice president and director of credit review.      The same day, the bank named Shields’ successor, Kelly Taub who began working for the bank that is based in Miami Lakes on Jan. 14, the company said in a press release.      BankUnited Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Rajinder P. Singh said Shields...

  In addition to the free parking available in downtown Miami Lakes, a new amenity is available for motorists: Valet parking.      The service is offered at the southwest corner of Northwest 67th Avenue and Main Street, outside of Francisca Restaurant.      The valet is on duty from noon until 9 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and is free for drivers who patronize the...

The Miami Lakes Bar Association installed new leadership during a virtual wine and chocolate tasting party.      The new officers sworn in on Jan. 21 were Joshua J. Hertz, president; Trinette Zarran, president-elect in 2022; Nayib Hassan, vice president; Stephanie Cruz, secretary and Nexcy Deimar De La Rosa-Monroe, treasurer.      Directors are Mayleidys Porraspita; Marc Ginsberg; Adry Polo;...

After the coronavirus pandemic led to the shutdown of the Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee’s weekly bingo luncheons, Committee Chair Dottie Wix organized distributions of meals provided by restaurants in town for those who can drive and pick up their meals. The Freebee delivers lunches to those who are housebound. Sponsored by the Town of Miami Lakes, the volunteers seek to relieve hunger and loneliness among Miami Lakes’...