Morris’ Controversial Ponce Park Residences Once Again Fails To Secure Support Of Planning And Zoning Board

On Wednesday, June 8th, the Coral Gables Planning and Zoning Board once again took up the Ponce Park Residences project proposed by developer, W. Allen Morris. Board Member Venny Torre kicked off the meeting with a procedural question regarding the…

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Bachour, Three Others, Awarded Coveted Michelin Bib Gourmand

Coral Gables’ Bachour has been recognized by Michelin as a Bib Gourmand recipient for 2022. Founded in 2019 by world renowned pastry chef Antonio Bachour, Bachour quickly became a popular breakfast destination for the community. As you may remember, Bachour…

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Graziano’s To Open Third Coral Gables Location

Graziano’s Group has announced its plans to open a 12th location and its third in the City of Coral Gables. Scheduled to open by the end of 2022, Graziano’s newest location in Coral Gables will be located at the LifeTime…

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Opinion: Mediterranean Bonuses Should Not Be Free, They Must Be Earned

I am against the proposed development at 3000 Ponce De Leon Blvd; 216 and 224 Catalonia; 203 University Drive; and 225 Malaga because this project was granted the benefits of level 1 and level 2 Mediterranean bonus without having Mediterranean…

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UPDATED: Second Time’s The Charm? Staff Asks Planning And Zoning Board To Approve All Developer Requests For Massive Project On Wednesday

The Coral Gables Planning and Zoning Board was scheduled to consider five separate votes on Ponce Park Residences, the project proposed by RC Acquisitions, LLC and P&J Enterprise Holdings, LLC, at its May 11th meeting. However, a glaring error in…

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Miami-Dade County Commissioner Raquel Regalado To Hold Coral Gables Town Hall Thursday; Live-Streamed By Gables Insider

On Thursday, June 9th, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Raquel Regalado will be holding a town hall meeting to discuss issues affecting residents at the County level. The town hall will take place at the Coral Gables Adult Activity Center (2 Andalusia…

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So Long Coral Gables: Fors Files Irrevocable Resignation In Order To Run for Miami-Dade County Commission, Will Hold Seat For Now

Interest in running for higher office has long been a bar used by voters to gauge whether to support candidates in elections. A question often asked of candidates is, “will you serve out your term or leave when a ‘better…

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Canes’ Season Ends With Heartbreaking Losses Sunday To Ole Miss And Arizona

The Road to Omaha ends at the Coral Gables Regionals. A pathetic and pitiful offensive performance in both games in which Miami was unable to finish the job. Game one in what turned out to be a double-header day for…

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Morales’ 3-Homer Night Leads #1 Canes To 11-6 Victory Over #4 Canisius

The Golden Griffin, is a superhero of mythological creatures, with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion having the strength of a lion and the ability to launch aerial attacks. Unfortunately for this Golden Griffin, they…

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DeSantis Vetoes Mobility Hub Funds; Coral Gables Still Secures Record $2.525 Million In State Funds

The City of Coral Gables Mayor and Commission made it a priority to lobby Tallahassee for state funds to push some of its priorities this Legislative Session. The Legislature approved $3.5 million for seven different projects for the City of…

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