Category: Government
Aerial Oversight: Navigating the Pros and Cons of Coral Gables’ Drone Surveillance Experiment”
The City of Coral Gables has made a significant leap into the future of policing with the approval of the “Drone as First Responder” pilot program, in partnership with the company Bond. For a span of three months and a…
Annexation of Little Gables Stalls as Commission Calls for Public Vote
In a session on November 14, Coral Gables’ city commission signaled a potential end to the long-debated annexation of Little Gables, shifting the decision to a public vote or survey. After years of contentious debate and considerable expenditure, the commission’s…
Ethical Scrutiny in Coral Gables: The Controversy Surrounding Mayor Lago and Commissioner Castro
In a heated meeting on October 10, 2023, one that saw the censuring of Mayor Lago, a significant remark was leveled against Commissioner Melissa Castro. The Mayor accused her of unethically conducting business with the City of Coral Gables. At…
Mayor Lago Censured by City Commission; Annexation of High Pines/Ponce Davis likely over.
In the Coral Gables commission meeting held on October 10, 2023, the atmosphere was far from convivial as the veneer of congeniality and gentility that had characterized previous gatherings completely dissipated. This transformation was partially attributed to Mayor Lago’s two-week-long…
Agenda Digest: City Commission (10/10/2023)
On Tuesday, October 10, 2023, the Coral Gables City Commission will hold its next City Commission meeting. Here is a rundown of the agenda for this upcoming meeting. Click here to see the full agenda. Non-credited quotes in this article…
Commission Meeting Surpasses Expectations Through Collegiality, With a Few Notable Exceptions
In an unexpected turn of events, the Commission Meeting held on September 26, 2023, managed to defy expectations that it would degenerate into a cauldron of contentious debates and lackluster outcomes. While moments of tension and occasional grandstanding punctuated the…
Sunshine Meeting – Design District Parks and Building Height October 5, 2023 • 6:00PM – 7:30PM
Public notice is hereby given that the City of Coral Gables, Florida City Commission will be postponing the Sunshine Neighborhood Meeting for the purpose of discussing text amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code to create a parks incentives…
Agenda Digest: City Commission (09/26/2023)
On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, the Coral Gables City Commission will hold its next City Commission meeting. Here is a rundown of the agenda for this upcoming meeting. Click here to see the full agenda. Non-credited quotes in this article…
Annexation Debates Stir Coral Gables as Three Neighborhoods Await Their Fate
In a determined effort to extend the boundaries of its city limits, Coral Gables stands on the brink of reigniting longstanding debates that center around the prospective annexation of three distinct neighborhoods: High Pines, Ponce Davis, and the perpetually contested…
Commission Compensation Sparks Heated Debate in Coral Gables Budget Hearing
Javier Baños Baños is the Editor of Gables Insider As the Coral Gables Budget Hearing unfolded on September 13, 2023, one issue emerged as the lightning rod for controversy – commission compensation. The proposed ordinance, unveiled to the public, ignited…
