Category: Community
Lee Schrager Bake Sale Keeps Restaurant Relief Alive, Right Here In Coral Gables
The little neighborhood bake sale that has turned into the hottest local foodie sensation is back for the fourth week in a row – Sunday, May 17 from noon until sold out – to keep restaurant relief alive even as…
Virtual Graduation Set For Coral Gables Senior High, As School Renovations Continue
The adaptation to COVID-19 has had severe impacts on schools throughout the world. Students in Miami-Dade County have been distance learning for the better part of two months. This week, Miami-Dade County Public Schools officially announced its Virtual Graduation schedule….
Opinion: “Make Coral Gables Count!”
By: Commissioner Michael Mena As we navigate through the challenging issues presented by this unprecedented global pandemic, I want to take a moment to address what may seem like a much more mundane topic: the 2020 U.S. Census. Our first…
Beloved Miami and Coral Gables Historian, Arva Moore Parks, Dies At 81
Confucius once said, “Study the past if you would define the future.” For Miami, Coral Gables and our great State of Florida, if we study the past, we can usually find it in the pen and words of a woman…
Christ Journey Church Unites With South Florida Churches For Virtual Evening Of Remembrance
Christ Journey Church is partnering with Church United, a network of over 150 churches in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach County to host A Night of Remembrance and HOPE – an evening of encouragement and prayerful hope for families suffering…
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teachers have played an integral role in all our lives. For some, it may have been a grade school teacher, for others one in high schools, and others a college professor. These individuals who have dedicated their lives to educating…
The Difference Between PCR And Antibody COVID-19 Testing
The City of Coral Gables began its COVID-19 testing on Friday, and hundreds of residents have already requested they be tested. However, many have asked about the type of test the City is performing. Is it a PCR (polymerase chain…
$150K in Scholarships awarded by the Coral Gables Community Foundation via ZOOM in the age of the Pandemic
Education is a top priority in Coral Gables, as proven by the recent investment made by the Coral Gables Community Foundation and the scholarship funds it manages. The Foundation and its Fundholders recently awarded $150,000 in scholarships, bringing the organization’s…
A New Positive Message From Insight Counseling Center’s Melinda Deseta
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Melinda Deseta, Founder of Insight Counseling Center, has offered 50 minutes of free counseling to the first 25 readers of Gables Insider who contact the center. Deseta has been sending videos offering some positive messages for…
Virtual City Commission Meeting – Participate in your Government & Stay Informed!
Tomorrow, Tuesday April 21st at 9:00am the City of Coral Gables will have its regularly scheduled commission meeting virtually via Zoom. Anyone can join by clicking the links below. You can also call-in if you are having difficulty joining the…
