Recap: 10-run 2nd Inning Fuels 16-1 Canes Victory
By: Mike Kaffee, Hurricanes Baseball Reporter The Sleeping Giant has finally awaken. In an explosive display of hitting coming in the 2nd inning combined with precision pitching from starting pitcher Jake Smith, Miami decisively clinched a series victory over the…
Opinion: Preserve George Merrick’s Name & Legacy
By: Karelia Martinez Carbonell, president Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables Merrick was “adored as a human being,” observed Arva Parks in her 2015 book. The late historian was Merrick’s greatest cheerleader. HOW INSENSITIVE THAT ON THE 135TH ANNIVERSARY OF…
City Cuts Ribbon On New Playground At Jaycee Park
On Saturday, May 8th, the City of Coral Gables officially cut the ribbon to open the playground at Jaycee Park (1230 Hardee Road). The ceremony was attended by Coral Gables Commissioners Jorge L. Fors, Jr., Rhonda Anderson and Kirk Menendez;…
Recap: Canes Take Game One From Appalachian State, 4-2
By: Mike Kaffee, Hurricanes Baseball Reporter The rains held off until the 3rd inning. After the 45 minute delay for lightning, Miami, after a very sluggish start of having 4 strikeout through the first 2 innings, used the interruption of…
Commissioner Anderson Sends Memo Addressing Development Transparency & Zoning Code Amendments
TO: Honorable Mayor and CommissionersFROM: Commissioner Rhonda AndersonDATE: May 4, 2021SUBJECT: Development Transparency & Zoning Code Amendments. During this past election cycle, residents clearly expressed frustration with the lack of transparency and notice regarding development projects, zoning changes and plans…
Agenda Digest: Commission Meeting (5/11/2021)
On Tuesday, May 11th, the Coral Gables City Commission will convene for the first official meeting of the newly sworn-in Commission. Here is what is in store: Mayor’s Comments Mayor Vince Lago will lead a discussion regarding his Listening Tour…
University Of Miami To Remove Merrick Name From Structure
The University of Miami announced on Monday, May 3rd, that it would be making several changes following an Executive Committee meeting of the Board of Trustees. Changes include 1) the naming of the new Student Services Center after “a distinguished…
Coral Gables Garden Club Holds “As I See It” Photography Competition
The Coral Gables Garden Club is sponsoring a photography competition for any photographers, 18 years of age or older. All cameras are welcome, including Smartphones. The competition aims to find the best photos of Florida’s natural environment and wildlife, plants…
Recap: Canes Lose Finale To BC, 11-6
By: Mike Kaffee, Hurricanes Baseball Reporter Miami continues its skid in ACC play having dropped its third in their last four resulting from an unsettled starting rotation, a struggling offense and miscues from the defense. Gino summarized it after the…
Lago Sets Agenda In Installation Address
“I want to start by thanking everyone who is joining us today. Especially my wife Olga Mari, and my daughters Mirentxu and Catalin. My dad and mom, my brother and sister, my brother in-law and sister-in-law, along with my entire…
