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...

     Carmen Docurro, 47, lives in Miami and is the branch manager at the Miami-Dade County Library in Miami Lakes.   Q: Where are you from, and what is your background? A: I was born in Havana, Cuba. I attended Florida International University and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I also attended the University of South Florida in Tampa for my Master of Arts degree in Library...

Bob Graham Education Center is celebrating two of it staff members:  Liza Hernandez, who was named Rookie of the Year, and Joanne Hunt, who was chosen as Teacher of the Year.      Hernandez has taught at the school for five years and instructs students in grades 6 - 8.      Hunt has 12 years of experience at BGEC and teaches reading, also to students in grades 6 -...

Positive Coaching Alliance, in partnership with the Miami Marlins Foundation, is working with 18 Miami-Dade County Public Schools to help student-athletes develop life skills, focusing on character, social and emotional learning and mental health needs this school year.      Jason Pratt, senior manager with Positive Coaching Alliance, spoke about his career via Zoom with students at Spanish Lake Elementary School in...

  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...