Return to the past: The Biltmore Hotel. A Gatsby-era National Landmark. 

Regarding Agenda Item F.-2. 24-8283 Update and possible action regarding alterations at the Biltmore Hotel.   Coral Gables City Commission Meeting November 12, 2024 On behalf of the Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables, please accept this letter in support of a remedy to…

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Updated: Biltmore Hotel Renovations Spark Concerns Over Historic Integrity

Recent renovations at Coral Gables’ iconic Biltmore Hotel have ignited concern among preservationists and local officials who fear that the changes compromise the historic character of the building. The renovations, which include the removal of original clay tiles, the painting…

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Coral Gables City Commission Meeting Digest for October 22, 2024

The City of Coral Gables will hold its Regular Commission Meeting on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the City Commission Chambers at City Hall, located at 405 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables, FL 33134. This meeting is open…

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SCRIMMAGE: WED 16 OCT 24

The second week of the preseason got off to an early start with 6 innings and 6 pitchers each tossing 2 innings apiece. Overall, pitching stood better than this time last year. The slugging power from last year is still…

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SCRIMMAGE: SUNDAY 13 OCT 24

Week one concluded today with 8 innings of rain-free baseball. Once again, the start time was moved to 1030 to accommodate the scrimmage. 8 pitchers were on display pitching two innings each. Of the eight, two of the pitchers were returnees (Brian…

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SCRIMMAGE: SAT 12 OCT 24

With a chance of rain, today’s scrimmage was moved to 10 this morning rather than the programmed 115 start time. Unlike yesterday, when we saw an inning and a half, we were blessed to manage 6 innings to make up…

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PRESEASON: OCT 11 24: DAY 1

What was supposed to be the start of preseason which officially started at 1104 was short-lived. Whether Milton was still hanging around in some capacity, our Hurricanes got off to a rainy start weather-wise and on the mound. Only managed…

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Coral Gables City Commission Meeting Digest for September 10, 2024

The City of Coral Gables will hold its Regular Commission Meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the City Commission Chambers at City Hall, located at 405 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables, FL 33134. This meeting is open…

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City Commission Digest for August 27, 2024

The Coral Gables City Commission will convene for its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables, FL 33134. See City Agenda here. Non-credited quotes in this article are excerpts…

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Almeria Project: A Debate on Growth and Preservation in Coral Gables

The Almeria Project, located at 130 Almeria Avenue, is set to take center stage at the upcoming City Commission meeting on August 27, 2024. This project, which has undergone several revisions to address community concerns, presents a complex dilemma for…

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