Celebrating a Century of Coral Gables: Record Your Story and Learn the History

As Coral Gables approaches its centennial anniversary, the city is gearing up for a year-long celebration that honors its rich history and vibrant community spirit. Proud to be among America’s first planned communities, Coral Gables was officially incorporated on April…

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Post-Election Analysis: Coral Gables Votes Against Annexation of Little Gables

In a decisive outcome, the residents of Coral Gables have spoken against the annexation of Little Gables. On Tuesday, August 20th, 2024, voters turned out to address a significant question regarding the future of their community. The question on the…

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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…

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OPINION: A dagger into the heart of Alfred Browning Parker’s legacy

A recent article mentions Alfred Browning Parker as one of the modernist architects that became famous for his sustainable designs “maximizing shade and airflow and aimed to work with nature.”  The irony is that the story comes at the heels of…

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Israel Is Under Attack – What Can We Do to Help? A Message From Rabbi Avraham Stolik, Chabad in the Gables

These past few days have been the most difficult for the Jewish people in the last fifty years. It was the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah, a time for rejoicing, yet it was a time of horror. On Saturday morning,…

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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…

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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…

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Claudia Miro and Rhonda Anderson: A Political Tale of Promises and Power Play in Coral Gables

In the intricate realm of local politics within the picturesque city of Coral Gables, Florida, the names Claudia Miro and Rhonda Anderson have become emblematic of a turbulent narrative marked by pledges, expectations, and a growing sense of disillusionment. Against…

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The Future of Gables Insider

In the enduring spirit of the City of Coral Gables and the pursuit of an informed and engaged citizenry, I write to you today with an open letter. In recent months, the landscape of our local governance has witnessed the…

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An Open Letter To My Gables Insider Family: Grateful, Humbled And Ready To Make Residents First

At noon today, I will be taking my oath to become your voice on the Coral Gables City Commission. It will be a moment filled with many emotions and one that is humbling with the great responsibility you have all…

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