May 20, 2015 
 From City Hall

Memorial Day: Our Heroes Are Never Forgotten
On Monday, May 25, at 2:15 p.m. the City is holding a special tribute at the War Memorial Youth Center. Please join us in honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service protecting our nation's freedom. Read more. 

 

Focus Groups To Discuss Permitting & Development

 

Get involved and participate in the City's focus groups aimed at discussing and improving the City's approach to permitting and development services. RSVP now to participate in any of the focus groups scheduled for May 21 or June 1. Read more. 

 

Restoring What Matters To Coral Gables

 

In 2010, a grassroots effort raised $70,000 to supplement City funding to repair the Alhambra Water Tower. Built in 1924, the tower was designed by H. George Fink to resemble a Moorish lighthouse. Now the Dade Heritage Trust has selected this project as an Outstanding Achievement in the restoration of a local historic resource. Read more.

 

Venetian Pool: Lifeguards On Duty! 

 

The Venetian Pool is an aquatic facility unlike any other in the country and one of the safest places to take a swim. The pool's lifeguard staff just scored in the top 10 percent in aquatic safety excellence receiving the Platinum International Aquatic Safety Award. Read more. 

Around Town

Own a Piece of Coral Gables History

 

As part of the City's 90th Anniversary celebration, a never-before-seen collection of paintings and drawings by renowned artist Richard Merrick will be auctioned on May 30. Richard was the younger brother of Coral Gables City founder George Merrick.  Proceeds will benefit the Coral Gables Museum.

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Strike Out Stroke: Act Fast! 

 
The Coral Gables Fire Department is participating in the Florida Marlin's Strike Out Stroke Night against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday, May 23.  Take your family out to the ballpark and also learn how to spot the first signs of a stroke. Read more.

Cleaning Up Biscayne Bay

  

The City of Coral Gables Police Explorers and the Police Athletic League (PAL) got their hands dirty at the recent Annual Baynanza. They helped pick up garbage along the shores and roadways of Matheson Hammock Park, raising awareness about litter prevention and the importance of protecting our environment.

Community Tips & Info

Test Your Creativity 


 

Calling all Coral Gables artists 50 years of age or older! Enter your latest artistic creations to the 8th Annual Dr. William M. Schiff Senior Art show. Let your art be the talk of this town: entries must be submitted by August 31. Read more. 


 

A National Honoree For Volunteering

 

"Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts congratulates Carolina Gonzalez of Coral Gables (center).

Congratulations to Coral Gables resident

Carolina Gonzalez, 18, for setting an example of how to volunteer time and talent for a great cause. As reported by Business Wire, she was named one of America's top 10 youth volunteers of 2015. Read more. 

Beauty With A Purpose


Meet Veronica Alvarez, Miss Coral Gables Teen USA 2016, and Maria Serrano, Miss Coral Gables USA 2016. Both lovely ladies won the preliminary pageant qualifiers for Miss Teen USA and Miss USA. Veronica and Maria are extremely proud to represent Coral Gables.    
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The BankUnited Center will be hosting several local high school graduations during the week of May 27 - June 3, 2015. Expect traffic delays around US1 and Ponce de Leon Boulevard. 

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