Category: Community
G.W. Carver PTA Honored With Legislative/Advocacy Award For Work To Stop Wawa
On Saturday, May 15th, the Miami-Dade County PTA hosted its annual spring gala to honor schools and PTAs with several awards. This year’s Legislative/Advocacy Award went to the parents of George Washington Carver Elementary School’s PTA for their work to…
Coral Gables Police To Swear-In Seven New Officers
The Coral Gables Police Department will be swearing-in seven new Police offices this week. PAC 136 graduates will be sworn in as Coral Gables Police Officers by Chief of Police, Edward J. Hudak, Jr. The seven new officers will be…
New Little Free Library At Coral Gables Merrick House Dedicated To Arva Moore Parks
On Monday, May 10th, the Governing Board of the Merrick House were joined by Mayor Vince Lago, Commissioner Rhonda Anderson, members of the Coral Gables Garden Club and members of the community for the official ribbon cutting ceremony of the…
City Cuts Ribbon On New Playground At Jaycee Park
On Saturday, May 8th, the City of Coral Gables officially cut the ribbon to open the playground at Jaycee Park (1230 Hardee Road). The ceremony was attended by Coral Gables Commissioners Jorge L. Fors, Jr., Rhonda Anderson and Kirk Menendez;…
University Of Miami To Remove Merrick Name From Structure
The University of Miami announced on Monday, May 3rd, that it would be making several changes following an Executive Committee meeting of the Board of Trustees. Changes include 1) the naming of the new Student Services Center after “a distinguished…
City Holds Earth Month Recycling Event
By: Marlin Ebbert, Sustainability Board Chairman Last Saturday, April 24th, the City of Coral Gables and the City’s Sustainability Board held its bi-annual collection event at the City Hall parking lot and at the First United Methodist Church parking lot….
Opinion: In Celebration Of Arbor Day Let’s Demand More Green [And Not The Money Kind]
By Dr. Karelia Martinez Carbonell, Coral Gables resident, advocate and preservationist April 30th is Arbor Day. And a new city commission will be sworn in. An appropriate day for this new elected body to come together and embrace a new…
After 44 Years, Swensen’s Shuts Its Doors
From University of Miami students grabbing dinner after class to families going out for ice cream on weekends, Swensen’s Grill and Ice Cream has been a staple of our community since opening in 1977. Located on US1 in Coral Gables,…
CGPD Needs Your Help Identifying Suspect Of Gramercy Teddy Bear Theft
CORAL GABLES POLICE UPDATE: “The offender has been identified. Charges are pending and the bear has beenreturned to the restaurant.” Coral Gables Police need your help! “On April 22, 2021 at 2:59 pm, a suspect was captured on video stealing…
VIDEO: Moderators Ask Tough Questions In Final Candidate Debate
Many news outlets had described the candidate forums heading into the general election as “boring” and lacking anything noteworthy. Wednesday night’s debate held by the Coral Gables Neighbors Association, Gables Good Government, Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables, Ponce Neighbors…
