The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerece held its annual Business Expo on Nov. 2 at the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main.   Representing the breadth of industries in the area were three colleges; seven community service groups; three non-profits; eight restaurants, suppliers and caterers; banks, credit unions and real estate companies; insurance firms; health clubs and medical providers.  In total 40 businesses gathered in the...

To chip well, it all begins with the setup   Everyone has heard the old golf saying: “drive for show, putt for dough.” It’s tough to score well on the golf course if your putting isn’t rock solid. And if you’re not chipping it well, you’re going to have a lot of long putts during your round. Working on chipping can be tedious. But it’s important. And if you, like many golfers,...

     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...