OPINION: Do Not Let History Be Gone With The Wind
By: Dr. Karelia Martinez Carbonell On Wednesday, the Historic Preservation Board will be faced with an important decision: preserve or lose the resource to demolition. The Board will consider local historic designation for 649 Palmarito Court per recommendation of the…
Commission Meeting: A Referendum On Public Notice And Public Comment
Public notice and public comment seemed to be the common topics at the Tuesday, December 8th, City Commission meeting. The meeting began with a public comment period that exceeded the one hour allowed by the Commission. The number of public…
Gables Insider Announces 2020 Holiday Home Decorating Competition
Gables Insider is proud to announce its first annual Holiday Home Decoration Competition. Show off your holiday decor! Enter the 2020 Gables Insider Holiday Home Decorating Competition. Submit entries by sending one image of your decorated home to [email protected] by…
Mayor Recovering From COVID-19
On Sunday, December 6th, Coral Gables Mayor Raul J. Valdes-Fauli received results of his routine COVID-19 test and was informed he had tested positive. Valdes-Fauli, 77, had most recently participated in the city’s tree lighting ceremony on Friday, December 4th,…
BREAKING: Coral Gables Mayor Valdes-Fauli Tests Positive for COVID-19
Coral Gables Mayor Raul J. Valdes-Fauli has tested positive for Covid-19. Valdes-Fauli, 77, most recently participated in the city’s tree lighting ceremony on Friday. Sources at City Hall informed Gables Insider that the Mayor is not experiencing any major symptoms…
Watch The 2020 Merrick Festival Caroling Competition
The Merrick Festival Caroling Competition took place once again this year with talented students from over 20 schools. The virtual competition was carried via Facebook and YouTube and allowed for many to enjoy the Holiday cheer of this Coral Gables…
Tuesday, December 8 Commission Meeting Digest
Click Here for a full copy of the Agenda and supporting documentation for each item. To watch the meeting LIVE on Tuesday, December 8th: https://zoom.us/j/3054466800 . Anyone can address the commission for (3) minutes before the start of business promptly at 9am Below…
Shops At Merrick Park Partners With Volta To Offer Complimentary Vehicle Charging Stations
Always on trend, Shops at Merrick Park announced today that they will now be providing shoppers with complimentary vehicle charging stations, courtesy of Volta, the industry leader in electric vehicle charging networks. With Consumer Reports recently reporting that electric vehicles…
Tempur-Pedic Opens Store At Merrick Park
Shops at Merrick Park has announced the opening of Tempur-Pedic, the third flagship store in Florida for Tempur Sealy International and the 73rd location nationwide. Known for providing a mattress and sleep experience like no other, Merrick Park guests will…
Sunshine Meeting Lays Groundwork For Showdown December 8th
What should have been an open forum for residents to hear the City’s plans for Miracle Mile and Crafts Section and share their thoughts on that plan, turned into a scolding by the Mayor Raul Valdes-Fauli and a nearly two…
