Opinion: Where Would You Spend $100,000 On North Ponce De Leon?
I recently saw a presentation at City Council on “improvements” to the Ponce de Leon corridor north of Alhambra Drive. As a resident who has lived 1 block off this area for over 10 years, I was initially grateful that…
Venetian Aquatic Club Celebrates 63 Years Teaching Swimming At Venetian Pool
For the last 63 years, the Venetian Aquatic Club has been offering swim lessons for children and adults at Venetian pool. The club, which provides the American Red Cross ‘Learn To Swim’ program, is made up of volunteers with a…
Planning And Zoning Board Special Meeting, Requested By City Attorney, Yields Another Vote Against Ponce Park Residences
On July 13th, the Coral Gables Planning and Zoning Board held a special meeting, at the request of Coral Gables City Attorney Miriam Ramos, in order to provide Ponce Park Residences another opportunity to get a “required” 4-vote minimum to…
Opinion: Commission Should Approve Budget Increase for Greenspace Management Division
As a life long resident of Coral Gables, I recognize the difference in how our tree canopy in the “City Beautiful” was cared for 40 years ago and how it is cared for today. I recognize the lack of consistent,…
Coral Gables Schools Hold High Marks As First School Grades Since Onset Of COVID-19 Are Released
Preliminary school grades were released last week by the Florida Department of Education for all public and charter schools in the State of Florida. The grades are the first since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019, and all…
Education Corner: School Safety Item Proffered At June School Board Meeting
At its June 2022 meeting, School Board Member Mari Tere Rojas proffered an agenda Item, which was approved by Board Members to expand the duties of the Miami-Dade County Districtwide Safety and Security Committee, established by Board action on February…
True Food Kitchen Opens At The Falls
It’s official, True Food Kitchen, a restaurant chain that has been causing a stir nationally due its healthy food options with incredible flavor has opened its doors at The Falls. Located at the former location of Friday’s at The Falls,…
Ponce Park Residences To Get Fourth Bite Of The Apple At Planning & Zoning Board, At Request Of City Attorney
After failing to secure the support of the Planning and Zoning Board at the June 8th meeting, Allen Morris’ Ponce Park Residences will get a fourth hearing before the board; this time at the request of Coral Gables City Attorney…
Coral Gables Police To Use First Responder Drones At Biltmore Fourth Of July Festivities
The City of Coral Gables and the Biltmore Hotel are pleased to announce the return of the July 4 celebration and Fireworks Extravaganza. For the Coral Gables Police Department (CGPD), the safety of our residents and visitors is a top…
What You Need To Know: “A Gables Fourth” Celebration And Fireworks Extravaganza At The Biltmore Hotel
“A Gables Fourth” Celebration and Fireworks Extravaganza returns to the iconic Biltmore Hotel, located at 1200 Anastasia Avenue, after a two-year COVID hiatus. The festive, family-friendly event, hosted in partnership by the City of Coral Gables and the Biltmore Hotel,…
