Category: Government
Mayor Lago’s Defamation Lawsuit Dismissed: A Pattern of Silencing Critics and the Implications for Coral Gables Residents
A significant legal ruling has emerged from the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in Miami-Dade County, where Judge Joseph Perkins dismissed a defamation lawsuit brought by Coral Gables Mayor Vince C. Lago against Actualidad Media Group, LLC. The…
Attention Neighbors: Let Your Voices Be Heard at the Upcoming Board of Architects Meeting!
By Denise Carvalho Dear Coral Gables Community, Our beloved neighborhood is facing a potential transformation with the proposal for a new development at 6100 Caballero Blvd. Gables Waterway Associates, LLC has submitted a plan for a multifamily residential and retail…
To Cut or Not to Cut Property Taxes, That is the Question
(I will do my darndest not to illustrate my excitement for this process, a natural condition for all CPAs.) It is budget season in Coral Gables, and as you may expect, some important decisions are in the works that will…
Letter to Mayor Vince Lago by the Coral Gables Police and Firefighters Unions
April 11, 2024The Honorable Vince LagoMayorCity of Coral Gables405 Biltmore WayCoral Gables, FL 33134 Dear Mayor Lago, We, the collective voices of the Coral Gables Fire and Police Departments, feel compelled to confront you directly with our concerns. In a…
Coral Gables Residents Propose Groundbreaking Revisions to City Charter
In a pivotal meeting on March 21, 2024, the Coral Gables Charter Review Committee carefully reviewed a swath of proposed amendments, heralding potential shifts in the city’s governance landscape. These proposals, originating from the city’s residents themselves, reflect a community-driven…
Alleged Corruption Concerns Prompt Coral Gables’ Appointment of Former US Marshall as New City Manager
Amid mounting concerns over alleged corruption within the city, Coral Gables witnessed yet another significant transition on Tuesday as the Commission appointed Amos Rojas Jr., former head of the US Marshall’s Office for South Florida during both the Obama and…
Opinion: Coral Gables Police Department’s Troubling Vacancy Rate.
On January 27, 2024, the Coral Gables Police Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) took a significant step towards transparency by sharing a video on Instagram to highlight the pressing public safety concerns in the City of Coral…
Commissioner Fernandez Seeks Removal of City Manager Peter Iglesias, Proposes Replacement
In a bold move that has stirred the political waters of the City Beautiful, Commissioner Fernandez has once more officially called for a vote on the removal of City Manager Peter Iglesias. This request, formalized in a letter to fellow…
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…
