Alhambra Circle Traffic Alert (BRIDGE)

Repairs to the Alhambra Circle Bridge (between Taragona and Salvatierra Drives) are proposed to start on Monday, Oct. 26. Traffic will be reduced to one lane and maintained through a flagman operation throughout the one week construction period, weather permitting. Drivers should expect delays…

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Zoning Code Update Could Make Miracle Mile Taller

The Coral Gables City Commission held a workshop earlier this week to discuss adopting an updated zoning code. The update includes both major and minor changes. Particularly there is one area which is getting all the attention – Miracle Mile….

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CGPD Arrests Attorney Suspected In Conjunction With String Of Bank Robberies, Including 4 In Coral Gables

On Tuesday, Oct. 20th, the City of Coral Gables Police arrested Aaron P. Honaker, a Coral Gables attorney, and he now faces federal charges for at least five bank robberies. He was turned over to the FBI, as bank robberies…

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Special Election Edition

Early voting begins today. Polls will be open from 7:00AM to 7:00PM every day through Sunday, November 1st. Gables Insider has been working to provide you with an in depth election edition to facilitate your ability to learn more about…

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Scooters Return To Coral Gables

The City of Coral Gables is the first municipality in Miami-Dade County to bring back scooters as a transportation alternative since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of the pandemic, scooters were prohibited by a Miami-Dade County…

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Coral Gables Art Cinema Celebrates 10th Anniversary

On Thursday, October 15th, Coral Gables Art Cinema celebrated its 10th anniversary. Coral Gables Art Cinema shares their history with us: The City of Coral Gables envisioned developing Aragon Avenue as a cultural corridor in December of 2005 with the…

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OPINION: 603 Minorca Must Not be Moved

By Dr. Karelia Martinez Carbonell, Local Preservationist The case for preservation is clearly written in the City’s local designation report. The Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables is lending its support to neighbors in the latest   battle to save 603…

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Commission Agenda Digest for 10/13 Meeting

Click Here for a full copy of the Agenda and supporting documentation for each item. To watch the meeting LIVE on Tuesday, October 13th: https://zoom.us/j/3054466800 . Anyone can address the commission for (3) minutes before the start of business promptly…

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Teamster Pension Contributions To Be Voted On

The City Commission will take up an emergency ordinance implementing new provisions of the 2020/21 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and the Teamsters leaving the contribution cap for employees at 13.5% in lieu of 15%. This negation increases the…

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EXCLUSIVE Gables Drive-Thru Halloween Caravan

Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 from 5 – 9 p.m.An exclusive event for Coral Gables residents only. Roll down your windows to get candy from Count Dracula, the Mummy, Frankenstein’s monster, and other scary friends. Decorate your car in the most…

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