Pets of Miami Lakes

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, June 4, 2026

     Meet Kiwi and Jules, a pair of eight-month-old parakeets who act like love birds.       The pair live together on the west side of Miami Lakes and are cared for by the Waller family: Dad Alec and kids...

BankUnited names new executive

Business By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, March 18, 2022

    BankUnited has announced that Casey Crist is leading the company’s commercial banking team in Miami-Dade County.

     Crist, 31, of Miami, is a senior vice president, it said on Feb. 28.  She will develop and manage the lending, depository and other 

banking needs for commercial and industrial clients, the bank said in a press release.

     Previously Crist was a senior relationship manager for TD Bank in Fort Lauderdale.  She has more than a decade of experience in the industry, BankUnited said.     

     Crist earned a Master of Business Administration degree and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami.

     She is based at BankUnited’s national headquarters, at 7765 NW 148th St. in Miami Lakes.