Election Day Decision: The Pros and Cons of Coral Gables’ Annexation Vote on August 20th, 2024
As the election approaches on Tuesday, the decision on whether Coral Gables should annex Little Gables looms large. This vote could reshape the city’s boundaries and future, with passionate arguments on both sides. While there are potential benefits to annexation,…
Update on Property Tax Debate
On August 1, 2024, the Coral Gables City Commission voted 4-1 to maintain the current millage rate, which has remained unchanged since 2016. The decision came after a lengthy debate and was sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson’s motion. The only…
Attention Neighbors: Let Your Voices Be Heard at the Upcoming Board of Architects Meeting!
By Denise Carvalho Dear Coral Gables Community, Our beloved neighborhood is facing a potential transformation with the proposal for a new development at 6100 Caballero Blvd. Gables Waterway Associates, LLC has submitted a plan for a multifamily residential and retail…
Upcoming Commission Meeting on Millage Rate: Key Details and Context
This morning, August 1, 2024, at 9:00 am, the commission will convene once again in an effort to reach a compromise on setting the millage rate. Below, you’ll find a set of slides from the Town Hall meeting held on…
Will Lower Taxes Affect Annexation? A Decision Awaits Coral Gables
If you’re a registered voter in Coral Gables, you’ve probably noticed a key question popping up on absentee ballots. It’s a straightforward yet impactful question, ultimately decided in the upcoming August 20, 2024, county election. The ballot question reads: “Would…
To Cut or Not to Cut Property Taxes, That is the Question
(I will do my darndest not to illustrate my excitement for this process, a natural condition for all CPAs.) It is budget season in Coral Gables, and as you may expect, some important decisions are in the works that will…
Editorial: Political Disagreement in Our Modern Environment
On June 29, 2024, the Coral Gables Neighbors Association hosted its annual picnic and general meeting. This event was a testament to the community spirit that defines our city, with neighbors gathering to discuss local concerns while enjoying burgers and…
Rita Finally Gets Her Restaurant, and Coral Gables Residents Get Their Community Back
The City of Coral Gables has finally reached a resolution that promises to restore a beloved local institution to its former glory. On July 9, 2024, the City Commission gave its final approval to a lease with Bogey Grill, LLC,…
Let’s not pave paradise.
“They paved paradise to put up a parking lot” Joni MitchellAre palm trees going the way of extinction? Are we paving paradise? Is Joni Mitchell’s angst back in 1970 still an issue today?Sadly, yes. Just recently, a new development in Coral…
Agenda Digest: City Commission Meeting (07/09/2024)
On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, the Coral Gables City Commission will hold its next City Commission meeting. Here is a rundown of the agenda for this upcoming meeting. Click here to see the full agenda. Non-credited quotes in this article are…
