OPINION: Nationally Designated MacFarlane District In Coral Gables Makes Headlines
By: Dr. Karelia Martinez Carbonell, Local Preservationist Recently, the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation announced the inclusion of the MacFarlane Historic District in its 2020 Florida’s 11 to Save, a list of the most threatened historic properties in the state….
Reopening of Schools Parent Webinar To Be Held August 25, Questions Due By August 21
With a little more than two weeks before the start of the 2020-2021 school year, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) continues to provide families with a myriad of helpful resources to assist them in ensuring their children have a strong…
Le Jeune Bridge Replacement Virtual Meeting
Since the collapse of the FIU pedestrian bridge, Miami-Dade County has been working on replacing the Coco Plum Circle – Le Jeune Bridge which has reached the end of its lifetime and currently has weight restrictions. On Thursday, August 20th…
Suspect Extradited To Face 2018 Coral Gables Sexual Battery Charges
Coral Gables Police Department released the following information earlier today on the arrest and extradition from Panama of Werner Orozco who is facing sexual battery charges from 2018, in Coral Gables: “Today, Werner Orozco who was arrested in August 2018…
Early Voting Ends Sunday, Election Day Is Tuesday
On Monday, August 3rd, early voting sites in Miami-Dade County opened for the August 18th primary election. On the ballot, voters will need to cast votes for Congressional primaries, State Attorney, political party executive committee representatives, Judicial races, County Mayor…
Rare 1926 Video Of Coral Gables’ Biltmore Hotel And Venetian Pool Surfaces
In 1925, the City of Coral Gables was founded in the suburbs of Miami. Extensive photography is available of the early days of the City. Each home was photographed by the developers and they are available on the Florida International…
OPINION: City’s Change From Playbycourt To Rectrac Sparks Frustration Among Coral Gables Residents
By: Andres Robelo On any given day, a dedicated Coral Gables tennis player can book a court in just a few taps on his or her phone. Later on, there’s a good chance he or she can see the people…
Lamar Louise Curry Park Virtual Community Meeting Thursday (8/13)
On Thursday, August 13th at 6:30PM, the City of Coral Gables will hold a virtual zoom meeting to present the design for the development and beautification of Lamar Louise Curry Park, located at 2665 DeSoto Boulevard. The proposed park design…
FIAT Films Ad In Coral Gables
Italian automobile manufacturer, FIAT, has long been known for its commercials filmed in beautiful locations throughout Europe. From Saint-Tropez to the Amalfi Coast and the French Riviera, FIAT has placed its compact cars in incredible scenes. This past week, FIAT…
Shops at Merrick Park To Host Drive-Thru Back To School Celebration Saturday (Aug. 8)
Shops at Merrick Park, in conjunction with Miami Kids Magazine, will welcome students back to the 2020-2021 school year with a Drive-Through Back to School Celebration taking place Saturday, August 8, 2020 from 11:00am-1:00pm at the Shops at Merrick Park,…
