G.W. Carver Elementary School Honored By PTA For Principal’s Leadership, Advocacy & Inclusion

G.W. Carver PTA Official Press Release Principal Patricia Fairclough and parents of G.W. Carver Elementary School were honored by the Miami Dade County PTA for their outstanding leadership and commitment to making a more inclusive school and advocating for the…

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Opinion: George Was Above All A Good Man Whose Legacy Is Remembered

On June 3rd, our city celebrates the second annual Founder’s Day in commemoration of Merrick’s birth anniversary. The date was officially recognized by unanimous resolution this year.  G.-9. 22-3968 A Resolution of the City Commission recognizing June 3rd as “Founder’s Day…

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Second Annual Gables Family Literacy Festival A Huge Success

The City of Coral Gables celebrated it Second Annual Gables Family Literacy Festival on Saturday, May 28th, and it was a huge success. The Literacy Festival was a project spearheaded by the Coral Gables School Community Relations Committee (SCRC). The…

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Caffe Abbracci’s Nino Pernetti Dies After 18-Month Battle With COVID-19 Complications

After an 18-month battle with COVID-19 complications, restaurateur Nino Pernetti died on Tuesday, May 31st. Pernetti, was born in Lake Garda, Italy on July 12, 1945, just 74 days after German surrender of its control of Italy at the end…

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City Commission Recap (5/31/2022)

Below is a copy of the Commission Digest for this Commission meeting with the brief explanations of discussion taken and/or final votes cast by the Commission on May 31st. Discussion/explanation can be found in blue. If opening on a smartphone,…

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Canes Blown Out By Wake Forest, 16-3; End ACC Championship 0-2

MERCY! MERCY! MERCY! That was the cry heard today for the 5th time Miami has failed to reach the semi-finals in the ACC Tournament. The second year we went 0-2 in pool play on Truist field in Charlotte having been…

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Developing: Coral Gables Planning And Zoning Director, Ramon Trias, Resigns Abruptly

On Friday, May 27th, Coral Gables’ Director of Planning and Zoning, Ramon Trias, tendered his resignation letter. The resignation comes just 17 days after the Coral Gables City Commission held a vote of confidence in support of the City Manager…

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ACC Championship: Surging #10 North Carolina State Defeats #3 Canes In Game 1, 9-6, To Win Pool

Charlotte, NC — Three HRs by Tommy White and 6 innings of solid relief pitching by Matt Willadsen spelled elimination for Miami. Although Friday’s game has no bearing on the Tournament it does have implications regarding national standing as to…

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Agenda Digest: City Commission (5/31/2022)

On Tuesday, May 31, 2022, the Coral Gables City Commission will hold its next City Commission meeting. Here are some of the more notable items on the agenda for this upcoming meeting. Click here to see the full agenda. Non-credited…

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Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables Celebrates National Preservation Month On Tuesday May 24th With Event From 4 To 6PM

The organization will be hosting an educational panel titled, “Preserving our Patrimony. Preserving our Planet” by welcoming National Trust for Historic Preservation spokesperson James Lindberg and Perkins + Will Regional Director Jose Gelabert-Navia. This is a unique opportunity to hear from…

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