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...

Stefan Valdes Co-Owner, The Movement Lab Miami Lakes      “I’m bringing wine, because it’s time to let loose and enjoy yourself,” Stefan Valdes said. “I’m in charge of [it].” Dallas Gory  Retired real estate agent and mortgage broker; Vice President, The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes Miami Lakes      “I normally...

     Eight sailors from Sea Scouts Ship 144 competed in the Shake-A-Leg Miami Columbus Day Regatta.      The teams sailed on two Freedom class ships in Biscayne Bay off the coast of Coconut Grove, said Sean Schwinghammer, a mate with the scouts who are based in Miami Lakes.       One scout sailboat, the crew of ship #7 known as the Hammer Heads, sailed to a 3rd place finish in their...

   First time college students have an opportunity to obtain an associate degree for free through the new Future Ready Miami-Dade Scholarship program.       The scholarship is funded by Miami-Dade County for residents to obtain a two-year degree in the arts or sciences at Miami Dade College.       To be eligible, students must be county residents.       Those...

     Celebrate the holiday season with the Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee with a group bicycle ride through town on Dec. 2.      Register at Town Hall at 5:30 p.m. before the approximately 10-mile ride leaves at 6 p.m. Festive attire and bicycles decorated with dazzling lights, tinsel and ornaments are welcome. Riders may also register for the free ride at TOML.Eventbrite.com.