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Trolley Expands Free Service with New Loop
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New trolley purchased to run the new Grand Avenue Loop.

The Coral Gables Trolley began this week a new loop that will service the MacFarlane Homestead Historic District area. The Grand Avenue Loop begins at the Douglas Metrorail Station leaving southbound on Douglas Road, westbound on Grand Avenue, north on LeJeune Road and then it will travel east on Granello Avenue back to the Douglas Metrorail Station. The free service is expected to run every 12 - 15 minutes from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.  Read more...  

Kerdyk Tennis Center To Be Renovated

Kerdyk tennis center The William H. Kerdyk Tennis Center will be closed for renovations beginning August 17. Upgrades to the tennis courts, parking lot, landscaping and irrigation, as well as a new entrance walkaway, new fencing, windscreens and sports lighting are planned. The work is expected to be completed by the end of January 2016.  Read more...

 

Trash Pits Refilled with Recycled Asphalt

trash pits To make the neighborhood trash pits more durable, the City of Coral Gables is now using recycled asphalt in those holes in need of refilling. The City will be filling them over the next few months. Read more...

AROUND TOWN
Miracle Theatre: A Cultural Gem in Our City

 

 

Watch this informative video about what goes on behind the curtain at the Miracle Theatre, a cultural gem located in Downtown Coral Gables. Learn how this professional regional theatre develops and produces a large and successful Broadway musical.

Our Firefighters Win Medals at World Games

 

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Firefighter Brandon Selts (center) on the Winner's Platform

Congratulations to Coral Gables firefighters Brandon Selts and Anthony Jinete, who won Gold and Bronze Medals, respectively, at the 2015 World Police and Fire Games held in Fairfax, VA.   Read more....

TIPS
Where to Take Swimming Lessons

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Summer is not over and there's still time to learn how to swim at the Venetian Pool, 2701 DeSoto Blvd. Trained volunteers from the Venetian Aquatic Club are teaching children and adult swimming lessons until August 14. Read more...  

How To Report A Streetlight Outage

street light Streetlight outages in residential areas are repaired by Florida Power and Light (FPL). If you want to report a streetlight that is out or malfunctioning, please call the hotline 1-800-4OUTAGE (1-800-468-8243). There's also a simple online form to report streetlight outages. The light poles have a 10-digit number that can help identify the exact location of the streetlight. You can also contact the City's Public Works Department at 305-460-5000 or pwdepartment@coralgables.com for assistance.

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Next Commission Meeting:

August 25, 2015; 9 a.m.


 

CITY OF
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MAYOR
Jim Cason
 

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Coral Gables Museum
Saturday, August 8, 2015
2-5 p.m.

The Audience
 
The Audience, starring Helen Mirren
August 14-20, 2015
Coral Gables Art Cinema
  
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