A BankUnited executive is among 15 people chosen from across the country for American Banker’s Most Powerful Women in Banking: Next award.Lisa Shim, 38, of Miami Lakes, is an executive vice president at BankUnited.She heads consumer and small business banking, the bank said.Shim also oversees corporate strategy, marketing and community development.Among her initiatives were a multi-million-dollar program to enhance the customer experience and...

U.S. CongressSen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.7400 SW 87th Ave., Ste. 270 Miami, Fla. 33166, 305-596-4224Twitter: @SenRubioPressOfc. hours in Miami:Monday - Friday9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Ofc. hours in Miami Lakes Town Hall: 3rd Wednesdays11 a.m.-1 p.m.Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla.415 Clematis St., Ste. 201 West Palm Beach, Fla.33401561-514-0189Twitter: @SenRickScottRep. Mario Diaz-Balart,R-Miami8669 NW 36th St., Ste. 100 Doral, Fla. 33166305-470-8555Twitter:...

The Miami Marlins Foundation wrote a $30,000 check to Miami Dade College to endow scholarships for students who are the first in their families to attend college.    This year, three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to students, according to the school.     The endowment will generate scholarships in perpetuity.     Miami Dade College is celebrating its 60th year. It serves 120,000 students at eight campuses and outreach centers and offers...

Listed below are places to turn to for help during the coronavirus outbreak:MasksMiami-Dade County Public Libraries are giving away free masks while supplies last. https://www.miamidade.gov/releases/2020-07-23-library-free-mask-distribution.asp For Small Business Owners--Miami-Dade County Small Business Assistance Forgivable Loan Program, up to $25,000, 0% interest, no origination fees. Contact Partners for Self-Employment, 786-605-8585...

Call it pandemic fashion, the face coverings we wear to protect ourselves, our families, friends and neighbors. What kind of mask do you wear? Send a selfie to LindaT@MiamiLaker.com.