Coral Gables Fire Assists In Surfside Building Collapse
At 1:30AM on June 24th, the Champlain Tower South, located at 8777 Collins Avenue in Surfside, collapsed killing at least 4 and leaving 159 unaccounted for. The Coral Gables Fire Department responded to a Mutual Aid request for assistance to…
Jurassic Garden: A Prehistoric Adventure At Fairchild
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden (10901 Old Cutler Road) has added a prehistoric flair this summer, attracting children of all ages. “When you visit Jurassic Garden, you’ll not only experience some of the most realistic dinosaurs ever created, you’ll also learn…
The Local And Eating House Closing Their Doors
Coral Gables has long been seen as a location for culture and food. Patrons come from all over the County to find great dining. However, come July 18th, they will find two less restaurants to enjoy. On June 19th, as…
Emails & Schedules: City Attorney And Other Staff Possibly Involved In Attempts To Discredit Former Prosecutor And Media
As Gables Insider previously reported, on June 1st, Coral Gables Magazine published the digital version of their publication including an article defending City Attorney Miriam Ramos and Vice Mayor Michael Mena by attacking and attempting to discredit Community Newspapers, Gables…
Opinion: Ceremony Honoring Coral Gables Founder Was Long Overdue But It Had Perfect Timing
In the article An Impression of George E Merrick, Vernon Knowles, editor of the Miami Daily Tribune, observes, “I have never met one man whose’ bearing and obvious sincerity and character made quite so deep an impression upon me.” The feature…
Sunshine Meeting: Residents Clear, Mediterranean Bonus Policies Must Change
The City Commission held an evening sunshine meeting on June 14th to discuss the City’s Mediterranean Bonuses. The meeting had been requested by Commissioner Rhonda Anderson at her first Commission meeting on May 11th. Mediterranean Bonus The City offered a…
CG Fire Department Assists In Delivery Of Baby
On June 14th, members of the Coral Gables Fire Department assisted in the delivery of a baby. The Department announced on its Instagram page. “Coral Gables Fire Rescue 1 & Engine 4 and 911 Communications. Assisted in delivering a baby…
Court Finds City Violated Zoning Code In Settlement Benefiting Developer
The backroom settlement with developers that led to the pending development of a Wawa across the street from George Washington Carver Elementary and Middle School was an eye opener to residents of Coral Gables. As you will remember, the Wawa…
Commission Meeting Summary (6/8/2021)
Crosswalks At Carver and Ponce Middle Brought up during the Mayor’s Comments, the Commission discussed the need of crosswalks at key locations near George Washington Carver Elementary and Middle School, as well as Ponce Middle School. The Commission directed staff…
Coral Gables Magazine Defends Mena By Attacking Other Media
In its latest edition, Coral Gables Magazine published an article defending Vice Mayor Michael Mena, by attacking Gables Insider and Community Newspapers for reporting the facts on what is happening at City Hall. It refers to reporting on the 350…
