Election Day Is Tomorrow
Tomorrow is election day. Polls will be open from 7:00AM to 7:00PM across Miami-Dade County. If you have not already voted, this is your final opportunity to cast your ballot. If you are still undecided or want to learn more…
Trader Joe’s Coming To Coral Gables
When Gables Insider broke the news of Target coming to Coral Gables, many of you commented about your desire for a Trader Joe’s. Seems like Christmas has come early for you, Trader Joe’s is officially coming to Coral Gables. Although…
Concrete Canyon to Take Over Miracle Mile?
At October 27th City Commission meeting, commissioners took up an updated city-wide zoning code for approval on first reading. As part of that update, changes proposed would allow for remote parking combined with height and density formulas on Miracle Mile….
Survey Said: Streets Need Repair
What Grade Would You Give To The Condition Of Our City Streets: Here are the streets you told us need most attention – IN YOUR WORDS! : Alhambra North of Bird Alhambra, San Amaro, Granada Almansa, South of Sunset Blue…
Halloween Cancelled for Santa Maria and Cocoplum
Halloween is cancelled for two of the city’s most popular trick-or-treating destinations where thousands flock in Miami-Dade to come and have a good time. The Mayor of the City of Coral Gables, Raul Valdes-Fauli, has declared an emergency order closing…
OPINION: Coral Gables “Foundation” Is Preserved
By Dr. Karelia Martinez Carbonell, Local Preservationist At the October 21st meeting of the City’s Historic Preservation Board, the final outcome on the landmarked Fink cottage with its coral rock foundation was sealed. In a 7-2 decision, the Board voted…
Country Club: City Must Help Local Businesses
According to the City, Coral Gables Country Club, operated by Coral Gables Grand, LLC., finds itself in financial trouble advising their landlord, the City of Coral Gables, of inability to pay August’s rent. On March 9th, 2020, the State of…
What Grade Would You Give Our City Streets?
We’re looking to bring attention to the worst street conditions in Coral Gables. Is your street in bad shape? Do you regularly drive or avoid a street in poor conditions? Let us know. Millions of dollars are set aside from…
Your October 27 Commission Meeting Digest
Click here to view the full agenda. To watch the meeting LIVE on Tuesday, October 27th: 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 what we expect…
Parents Outraged On Wawa Gas Station Across From School
The City of Coral Gables has given a carte blanche approval to developer REDEVCO Grand LLC, for their project called Bahamian Village on US1 and Florida Avenue, across the street from George Washington Carver Elementary and Middle School. The project…
