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Tomorrow: Miracle Mile Streetscape Design Workshop
The City Commission will meet tomorrow morning for a Miracle Mile/Giralda Streetscape Design Workshop. The meeting is scheduled for August 27 from 9:30 a.m. until 12 noon in the Commission Chambers. City staff and members of the City Commission will discuss progress on the project and review design elements at this meeting. Public hearings will be scheduled at a later date. Read more...
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Tennis Camp Helps a Young Local Boy
Watch how a local young boy learned a special new skill this summer. He participated in the "Smash and Splash Summer Camp" offered at the William H. Kerdyk Tennis Center. His coach Zoran helped him excelled in tennis, and more.
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Paseo de la Riviera: P&Z Meeting Continues Sept 16
The City's Planning and Zoning Board will continue discussing the proposed Paseo de la Riviera mixed-use project on Wednesday, September 16, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Commission Chambers. This is a continuation of the August 12 meeting where initial presentations were made. Public comments will be heard at this meeting. Read more...
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Oriental Fruit Fly: Traps Set Around South Gables
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has found a single male Oriental fruit fly on Coral Reef Drive and 72 Court, near the south end of Coral Gables. They will expand their routine fruit fly trapping to 55-square miles that will include portions of Coral Gables. This procedure could take up to 60 days. Residents can expect to see an increase in the number of both state and federal agriculture personnel who will be wearing a uniform with a government issued I.D. They will also drive state or federal government vehicles which are easily identified. Read more...
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 Services Closed on Labor Day The City of Coral Gables government will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. The following facilities/services will be closed: - City Hall services at 405 Biltmore Way
- Passport Acceptance Facility at 405 Biltmore Way
- War Memorial Youth Center
- Kerdyk Tennis Center and Granada Golf Course (under construction)
- There will be no Trolley service
- Merrick House at 907 Coral Way
- Adult Activity Center at 405 University Drive
The following facilities/services will remain open: - Salvadore Tennis Center will be open on Monday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- The Venetian Pool will be open on Monday from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Garbage, trash and recycling collection will continue as usual.
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Submit Your Best Artwork By August 31!
Do you love to paint or create awesome sculptures? If you can't wait to show your latest art creations, you have until Monday, August 31 to submit your favorite artwork for the Dr. William M. Schiff Senior Art Show. To enter, you must be a Coral Gables resident, 50 years of age or older. Categories include photography, painting/drawing, plus hard and soft crafts. Read more...
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Meet Dr. Julio Frenk, UM President
Coral Gables residents are invited to a Town Hall Meeting with University of Miami's new President, Dr. Julio Frenk. The event will be held on Thursday, September 10 at 6 p.m. at the BankUnited Center, 1245 Dauer Dr. A limited number of tickets are available to Coral Gables residents on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets will be distributed at the War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University Drive, beginning Saturday, August 29 at 8 a.m.
As part of the Development Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and the University of Miami, Coral Gables residents are invited to this event. Residents must show proof of residential address. Tickets are limited to two per household. Doors the day of the event will open at 5 p.m. For more information, call 305-460-5601. Read more...
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Fairchild Partners with NASA
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Put It Down. It Can Wait.
Did you know that texting and driving is illegal in Florida? Reaching for a phone, dialing and texting increase your crash risk by three times. Join the City of Coral Gables and the Florida Department of Transportation in the "Put It Down" campaign to educate drivers about the dangers of distracted driving. Take the no-texting pledge! Read more... |
Become a Bicycle Friendly Business
Join local businesses like the Coral Gables Cinema, the Coral Gables Museum and hundreds of leading businesses from across the nation that are transforming their communities by creating more bicycle-friendly destinations and workplaces. Apply to the program and see how bicycling can help your business create more energized, alert, and productive employees, decrease your healthcare costs, attract and retain top talent, and draw more customers. Submit your application by October 1, 2015 for consideration. The City offers assistance to walk businesses through the process. Read more...
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The Biltmore Hotel was built in the 1920s with its monumental tower inspired by the Giralda of Seville. Designed by Schultze & Weaver, it was not the only one to be built in Miami with a Giralda tower. The Miami News Tower - known today as the Freedom Tower - was built on Biscayne Boulevard, followed the same model, and utilized the same architects. In addition, Schultze & Weaver designed the Roney Plaza on Miami Beach after the Biltmore and News Tower. It too had a Giralda tower. With an original budget of approximately $1 million, the Biltmore Hotel's final construction cost was $10 million. Originally named the Miami-Biltmore Hotel, it opened its door to the public in January 1926.
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Jewish New Year Fair
Sunday, August 30
2-4 p.m.
Books & Books, Coral Gables
265 Aragon Avenue
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Alma de Tango Glitz & Glamour
Tuesday, September 15
7-11 p.m.
Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue
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The Charter Review Committee will meet today at 6 p.m. in Commission Chambers. The meeting will be televised live on CGTV.
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