Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce elects officers

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, March 20, 2025

    The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce held elections and made appointments to fill some seats on its board, the business boosters announced during their March 12 luncheon.      Fred Senra stepped down as president of...
Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid has resumed his “mobile office,” driving to visit residents at their homes or to look into other issues around town, he said.      The visits to constituents are in addition to Cid’s office hours at Town Hall, held the first and third Saturdays of each month, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.      He has also begun hosting a podcast, called “305 VOX...

Town wins financial reporting award

Government Thursday, February 4, 2021

For the ninth year in a row, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada awarded the Town of Miami Lakes a certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting.      The recognition was for the management and finance departments’ comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year that ended Sept. 20, 2019.      The award also recognizes...

Workout: To do at home, in the gym or on the go

Sports By Ricky Ali Personal Trainer Shula’s Athletic Club Thursday, February 4, 2021

     The Upper Spinal Rotation is a movement that may aid mobility for your thoracic spine (where your ribs are attached) and correct your posture.     It’s great for folks who spend hours on long Zoom calls or those who study while hunched over computers.      It may also benefit anyone performing any repetitive motion that involves bending or moving, or those who do one-way...

BankUnited names new executive

Business Thursday, February 4, 2021

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...

Who’s Who in Miami Lakes: Carmen Docurro

Community By Megan Jacobo, Reporter Thursday, February 4, 2021

     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...
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