South Florida Autism Center, Inc. and South Florida Autism Charter Schools, Inc. plan to open a new $9 million center in 2024 that will serve children, families and adults with autism spectrum disorder.     Officials broke ground on Oct. 25 for the South Florida Autism Center, at 3751 W. 108th St. in Hialeah, designed by the CIVICA architecture and design firm.      It will be a three-story,...

     This is Bogey during a visit to Graham Park, one of his favorite places.  The 2-year-old Golden Retriever lives in downtown Miami Lakes with Nicole Guerrero and her fiancé, Michel Blanco.      “He’s 95 pounds,” Guerrero said. “He feels like he’s a puppy and thinks he’s small.”       Her pet, who she calls “my baby,” is also...

    The Town of Miami Lakes is seeking sponsors to help brighten Miami Lakes Drive this season with 12 large ornaments, 39 holiday banners and lights on medians along Northwest 154th Street between Fairway Drive and Northwest 82nd Avenue.        Sponsorship amounts are $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000. Donors may be named on banners and in an announcement on the town’s website. Donation forms will be accepted...

    Calling all young thespians! The Main Street Players will be holding a holiday children’s theater workshop.       Theater professionals will teach young actors ages 7 to 14 to sing, dance and perform in an original holiday show.        Tuition is $650 and includes a $100 registration fee; two tickets to the show; a costume and script.       Camp is Nov....

     Retired U.S. Marine Col. William G. Perez drew from his extensive military experience to share with the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce how the U.S. government protects American commerce and banking around the world.      “Without good national security, you do not have a business here,” Perez told 50 business owners and veterans at the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main on Nov. 8.   ...