Montessori Children’s House marks first anniversary under new ownership

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, June 4, 2025

     A primary school with decades of history in Miami Lakes is celebrating a year under new ownership and  in a renovated space.       Vanessa Martinez, 33, of Palm Springs North, is director of...

BankUnited announces the promotion Raphael Garcia

Business Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Miami Lakes resident Raphael Garcia has been promoted to vice president, senior private client services banker and physician specialist by BankUnited.

Garcia has been with BankUnited for five years, most recently as hub manager for the Aventura/Hallandale market. With 15 years of industry experience, Garcia provides concierge financial services to business owners and high net-worth individuals in South Florida.

As a physician specialist, he works closely with physicians to help them grow their practices. He is president of BNI Revival, a business referral group, and is a member of the Aventura Marketing Council and the North Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce.

BankUnited also announced the promotion of Tatiana Eyzaguirre to senior vice president and private client managing director, and Shane Sweet to senior vice president and regional sales leaders.