The Villagers Fund Restoration Work At Coral Gables Woman’s Club
Members of The Villagers recently presented a check to the Coral Gables Woman’s Club (CGWC) for renovations to their historically significant building. The $10,000 grant funded restoration work of the entrance as well as lighting. As a strict fiscal policy,…
Young Talent Big Dreams Launches 2021 Virtual Search For Miami’s Top Talent
Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, together with presenting sponsor The Children’s Trust, are proud to present the 11th season of Young Talent Big Dreams – the most widespread, local FREE youth talent competition in Miami-Dade County. While staying safe…
Final Zoning Code Community Meeting Tonight!
The final community meeting for the proposed zoning code changes to Miracle Mile and the Crafts Section will be held tonight, February 1st at 5pm via Zoom. The proposed changes will then reach the commission on February 9th for a…
OPINION: Jose Valdes-Fauli: Don’t Change The Zoning Code
Coral Gables is famous for its tree-lined streets, historic ambiance, and quaint downtown reminisce of a bygone era. Our shopping, dining, and entertainment district’s walkability also adds to our community’s unique charms. I am proud to live, work and play…
OPINION: West Matheson Hammock Park
By: Nelson Capote Maintain Safe Access to West Matheson Hammock Park for Everyone! Rarely does a large group of citizens beg the local authorities not to spend $5 million on a project, yet here is a petition doing exactly that….
OPINION: Who Does Staff Work For?
By: Maria Cruz, resident since 1976 Once again today at the Coral Gables Commission Meeting I was able to see how the employees, yes, the staff, decides what is best for us the taxpayers and residents. Thanks to Vice Mayor…
Wawa Update: Parents Sue The City
The City of Coral Gables has been sued by parents of students attending George Washington Carver Elementary and Middle Schools over the construction of the Wawa gas station across the street from the schools. As previously reported on Gables Insider,…
Zoning Code Community Meeting (Round 2) Set For Feb 1
The second community meeting called for by Vice Mayor Vince Lago and unanimously approved by the commission will take place on February 1, 2021 via Zoom. The commission instructed staff to begin at 5pm and allow for as much time…
Mayor: We Have A Plan
The Mayor’s Comments at the January 26th commission meeting Mayor Raul Valdes Fauli gave an update and praise for the city’s plan for COVID-19 distribution partnering with both public and private partnerships. Although his comments were vague and full of…
January 26 Commission Meeting Digest
Click Here for a full copy of the Agenda and supporting documentation for each item. To watch the meeting LIVE: https://zoom.us/j/3054466800 . Anyone can address the commission for (3) minutes before the start of business promptly at 9am Below is a satire digest a-la-Insider for…
