Category: Community
Coral Gables City Attorney Miriam Soler Ramos Sworn In As President Of Prestigious Cuban American Bar Association
On Saturday, February 5th, the Cuban American Bar Association held its 48th annual gala “Volver A Vivir” at the Loews in Miami Beach, where it installed its new Board of Directors. This year’s board will be headed by Coral Gables…
Updated: Biltmore Covers Up Signs, After Illegally Charging For Parking
The Biltmore Hotel is a City-owned property being managed by Seaway Hotels Corporation. Over the last few weeks reports came in to City Hall about the Biltmore implementing a pay to park system on the surface parking lot adjacent to…
City Ultimatum: Following Engineering Report Citing Structural Concerns, City Gives David William 6 Days Or Face Forced Evacuation
As Gables Insider has reported previously, the David William has long suffered from issues with flooding in its garage, calling into question its structural integrity. This week, a new concern arose. RH Engineering submitted an engineering report to the Home…
Coral Gables Police Officer Relieved Of Duty Following Arrest For Domestic Violence
Coral Gables Police Officer, Cristino Perez, has been arrested and charged following a domestic violence incident with his girlfriend. According to NBC Miami, the incident took place Sunday and continued Monday. They explain that the arrest report claims Perez’s girlfriend…
Commission Sheds Light On Future Of Coral Gables Country Club And Burger Bob’s
At the January 25th Coral Gables City Commission meeting, the Commission discussed the future of the Coral Gables Country Club and the location of Burger Bob’s. Both locations had Request for Proposals (RFPs) done for them at the end of…
An Afternoon Of 007 At The Cinema With Commissioner Kirk Menendez
Commissioner Kirk R. Menendez had a Night of Enchantment series this past fall where residents 50 and over could view a film and enjoy some popcorn at Gables Cinema watching a classic film. The series was a huge success. The…
City of Coral Gables Signs Its First Retail Pop-Up, Ben & Giules Concept Store
The City of Coral Gables recently finalized a short-term lease agreement for an 850 square foot space located at 290 Miracle Mile. Ben & Giules Concept Store brings artisanal, hand-made, and sustainable home décor, jewelry, and clothing to the heart…
Barreto Group Defends Staff In Letter Withdrawing Bids For Country Club And Burger Bob’s
Following Gables Insider‘s article on Friday, January 21st, informing residents of the City Manager’s request for Commission approval to negotiate a contract with Barreto Investments for the Coral Gables Country Club while withholding the proposal and the RFP from residents;…
City Manager Seeks Permission To Negotiate Country Club Deal While Withholding Public Records From Residents
On Tuesday, January 25th, Coral Gables City Manager Peter Iglesias will be seeking the Commission’s approval to negotiate a contract with the Barreto Group following a second RFP for leasing the property. However, left out of the documents made available…
After Signing A 3-Month Lease Extension, Burger Bob’s Closes Doors Early
The lease extensions for Burger Bob’s were a community effort. Members of the community rallied behind owner, Bob Maguire, and his team led by Rita Tennyson. Over the course of last summer, community members pleaded with the City to extend…
