From City Hall
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Book Presentation: "One Boy's Dream"
Join us for a special presentation to honor the authors, illustrator, and sponsors of the new comic book "One Boy's Dream: The Story of Coral Gables" on Wednesday, September 30, 3:30 p.m. at Commission Chambers. Mayor Jim Cason and members of the City Commission will recognize the creative team behind this graphic-history story of how an idealistic and hardworking young man dreamed of one day turning his family's fruit and vegetable plantation into a peaceful and thriving subdivision. Come celebrate with cake and refreshments. To RSVP, please send an email to rsvpcm@coralgables.com or call 305-460-5248.
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Parking in the Gables Gets Easier
There is no need for coins if you're parking in Coral Gables. There are many options to pay for parking in any of the on-street parking spots or the City's four public garages. Watch this video and find out the latest technology you can use to park, and even find available parking in the City Beautiful. |
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School Supplies Go To Little Carver
A big "Thank You" goes out to all for the generous donations made to benefit our own local school, Little Carver. Hundreds of backpacks, books, markers and other school supplies were delivered to G.W. Carver Elementary last week. Members of the City's School Community Relations Committee were instrumental in the campaign to help this "A" school, one of the top-ranked schools in the state of Florida. Thank you for helping!
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City Celebrates
Park(ing) Day
The City of Coral Gables participated last week on the annual Park(ing) Day. This international event, which is held the third Friday in September, transformed on-street parking spaces into public places. The event raises awareness about the importance of walkable, livable, healthy city, helping us re-think how our streets can be used. This year, parking spots at City Hall, Miracle Mile, Sunset Drive, and Aragon Avenue, were transformed into mini-parks for the public to enjoy. Read more... |
Paws in the Pool
Bring man's best friend for a day at the Venetian Pool on Sunday, October 4. First session is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for small dogs only (0 through 30 lbs. dogs). Second session is from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for large dogs only (31 lbs. and up dogs). Tickets will be sold at the door and there's a 200 dog maximum per session. The pool remains closed for swimmers for the following two days for maintenance. It will reopen on October 7 at 11 a.m. Venetian Pool fall hours: Until November 1, the Venetian Pool is closed on Mondays. It is open Tuesday to Friday: from 11 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The Venetian Pool will tentatively close for renovations from November 2015 through February 2016. Read more... |
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Biking Around The Gables
Did you know that the third Sunday of the Month you can enjoy educational bike tours through the City Beautiful? Gables Bike Tours offers a different theme and route tour each month, presented by the Coral Gables Museum and Bike Walk Coral Gables. Come join the fun! Read more...
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Tennis Extravaganza: You're Invited...
Don't miss the City's Tennis Extravaganza, scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 10 a.m. at Phillips Park Tennis Courts. Join us to celebrate the Access to Sports Program, and the renovations of the tennis courts at Phillips Park, supported by ESPN and the National Recreation and Park Association. The event offers a free instructional clinic for adults and children with our City's teaching professionals. See some local tennis professionals play an exhibition game. Food and refreshments will be provided. Read more... |
Junior Orange Bowl Festival Kicks Off
And they're off! Members, sponsors and friends of the Junior Orange Bowl (JOB) officially began the organization's 67th festival season with a celebration at the Coral Gables Country Club. The JOB presents a series of athletic, academic, and cultural arts events for youth that host 7,500 participants from 75 countries. A free Family Day to celebrate community and family is planned for Saturday, October 3, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Tropical Park. The Junior Orange Bowl Parade will march through downtown Coral Gables on Sunday, November 29, beginning at 4 p.m. Read more... |
Watch The City Commission Meetings Online
Did you know you can watch previous City Commission meetings online? Go to the City's website, coralgables.com, and find the Agenda and Minutes section under the Government tab. Just click on the video icon to watch the meeting or scroll through the index and click on a specific agenda item to see it.
You can also watch City Commission meetings, Historic Preservation Board meetings, Planning and Zoning meetings, Budget Hearings, and other special televised meetings via live stream on coralgables.com. Read more...
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Vintage Coral Gables
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Here's a tidbit about our Vintage Coral Gables:
Much of Coral Gables was built at meteoric speed between 1921 and 1926. At that time, what we know as Coral Gables High School was a tent city for construction workers building the City. Hundreds of workers collaborated in the building of Coral Gables, a great portion of who were stonemasons from the Bahamas, and experts in coral rock construction. Several significant structures were built during the construction boom. The Congregational Church, for example, was the first church in Coral Gables and was built on land donated by George Merrick to honor his father. Merrick also paid for the construction of Coral Gables Elementary School in 1924. George's brother, Charles, constructed the Granada and Alhambra Entrances, probably learning his stonemasonry trade from the Bahamians who worked for the Merricks on their original Coral Gables Plantation. These were two of the four entrances completed in the 1920s. By October 1926, Coral Gables boasted more than 4,000 structures representing an investment of more than $150 million. Structures included 2,792 private homes and apartments, 112 office and commercial buildings, 11 schools, 10 public buildings, two hospital buildings, two university buildings and six hotels. Already 100 miles of streets had been paved and 125 miles of sidewalks had been built.
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"Dreams Come True" Show
Miracle Theatre
Sunday, September 27, 2015, 6:30 p.m.
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Annual Bird Festival
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
October 3-4, 2015, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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Save the Date!
Wednesday, October 7
6-8 p.m.
Coral Gables 2030 Brainstorming Session with Commissioner Jeannett Slesnick
Friday, October 16
1-3 p.m.
Swearing-In Ceremony of Chief of Police
Edward J. Hudak, Jr.
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