Category: Education
Lago School Supply Drive Yields 150 Full Backpacks To Students At Ponce Middle
During the month of August, Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago held a school supply drive to benefit students at Coral Gables schools in need of school supplies. The Mayor’s drive collected enough supplies to fill 150 backpacks with all L…
Actors’ Playhouse At Miracle Theatre Announces Fall Conservatory Class Schedule
Actors’ Playhouse at Miracle Theatre has long been a staple of the Coral Gables Community. Located on Miracle Mile, the community theatre features not only live productions, but also offers classes for children as young as 5 years of age…
$146k In Cultural Grants Would Go To Organizations Outside Coral Gables, As Request From Carver PTA Would Get $0
The Coral Gables City Commission will be considering approving the recommendations of the City’s Cultural Development Board’s annual allocation of cultural grant funding at the August 24th Commission meeting. Grant Funding According to the staff memo presented to the Commission,…
Shops At Merrick Park Welcomes Back Students With Back-to-School Celebration This Saturday
Welcome Back Students with a Back-to-School Celebration! It’s time to get ‘Back-to-School and Back-to-Style-Ready’! Join Miami Kids Magazine and Shops at Merrick Park for a free, Back-to-School Celebration, welcoming back students for the 2021-2022 school year. This year’s event will take place…
Mayor Lago And School Board Member Rojas Holding School Supply Drive Through August 23rd
Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago and Miami-Dade County School Board Member Mari Tere Rojas have joined forces for a school supply drive to benefit students in need in our community. The collection is of school supplies, including: pencils, paper, pens,…
Board Member Rojas Sponsors Item Requesting Report On Building Safety Protocols At Miami-Dade County Public Schools
On July 14th, the Miami-Dade County Public School Board unanimously approved an item proffered by Coral Gables’ School Board Member Mari Tere Rojas, requesting a report from the superintendent explaining protocols on inspections and evaluations on structural integrity of Miami-Dade…
Back-To-School Tax Holiday (7/31 to 8/9)
Florida’s back-to-school tax holiday begins this Saturday, July 31st. For ten days, parents will be able to enjoy tax free shopping on certain back-to-school products in preparation for the 2021-2022 school year. According to the Florida Department of Revenue, “consumers…
Carver PTA Takes Home Florida PTA Advocacy Award
The George Washington Carver Elementary School PTA received its second advocacy award this past week, this time from the Florida PTA for their work with the community to address the controversial construction of a Wawa gas station across the street…
Jurassic Garden: A Prehistoric Adventure At Fairchild
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden (10901 Old Cutler Road) has added a prehistoric flair this summer, attracting children of all ages. “When you visit Jurassic Garden, you’ll not only experience some of the most realistic dinosaurs ever created, you’ll also learn…
Court Finds City Violated Zoning Code In Settlement Benefiting Developer
The backroom settlement with developers that led to the pending development of a Wawa across the street from George Washington Carver Elementary and Middle School was an eye opener to residents of Coral Gables. As you will remember, the Wawa…
