Agenda Digest: Commission Meeting (7/13/2021)

On July 13, 2021, the Coral Gables City Commission will hold its first evening meeting at 4:00PM. 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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Actors’ Playhouse To Reopen Its Mainstage Series This Summer With ¡FUÁCATA! or A Latina’s Guide To Surviving The Universe

Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre is proud to announce that it will reopen its Mainstage series this summer with ¡FUÁCATA! or A Latina’s Guide to Surviving the Universe, a humorous one-woman tour de force starring Elena María García. The…

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Entrances Hark Back To Old Spain And Stand With Wide-Open Arms Welcoming The Passerby

July 1921. One hundred years ago, the new city plan was launched and it was garden-like and beautiful.   George Merrick’s overall plan for Coral Gables was strongly influenced by the City Beautiful and the Garden City movements.  And because Merrick set…

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Mayor Lago Joins MOXY

The world of social media and online platforms has continued its growth. It became crucial to some during the COVID-19 pandemic. They became sources for sharing, engaging and spreading information. For many years, the need has existed for a platform…

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In The Tropics: Tropical Storm Elsa

A month after the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, South Florida is in its first cone of uncertainty. Hurricane Elsa has formed in the Atlantic. Although the storm is still days away from being a threat, it is important…

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Solid Waste Workshop Scheduled For July 7th

On Wednesday, July 7th, the City of Coral Gables will be holding a community workshop to discuss the City’s solid waste services. For years, Coral Gables has dealt with issues with solid waste services, raining resident complaints on City Hall….

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Park Activities Return For Summer

Magical Park After Dark The world’s first digital playground returns to Coral Gables on Friday, July 16 at 7 p.m. Come out and explore different virtual realities at Phillips Park located at 90 Menores Avenue. To participate, download the Magical…

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Coral Gables Fire & Police Continue Assisting In Surfside Rescue Efforts

As crews enter the fifth day of search and rescue efforts to find the 150 people still unaccounted for in the partial building collapse of the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside, crews from around the world have made their…

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Petition Requests Moratorium On New Development Pending Resident-Led Review Of Approval Process

Over-development has been a concern for most residents in the City for several years. The rapid growth of development, encroachment into residential neighborhoods and lack of parking, safety and traffic solutions have led residents to express their concerns at City…

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First United Methodist To Hold Free Stars & Stripes Concert, July 2nd

The First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables, 536 Coral Way, will be holding a free concert on Friday, July 2nd, celebrating Independence Day. The event will feature The Miami Sousa Band with Conductor Seth Carlson, the First Coral Gables…

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