From City Hall
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City Partners with FIU to Offer Sea Level Rise Discussion Series
City Commissioner Pat Keon, in partnership with Florida International University's Sea Level Rise Solutions Center, is hosting a Sea Level Rise Discussion Series, free to the public. In this three-part series, learn from experts about the possible impacts of sea level rise in our community, identify the local at-risk infrastructure, discuss the public policy implications of sustainable development, and learn about mitigation strategies. The first forum will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, 6-7 p.m. at City Hall Commission Chambers, 405 Biltmore Way, second floor. Featured speaker is Dr. Todd Crowl, director of FIU's Southeast Environmental Research Center. He will provide an overview of the causes of sea level rise and its potential future impacts in South Florida. Other lectures will be held on March 8 and April 13 at the Coral Gables Museum. Read more...
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A Citizens Forum with Commissioner Jeannett Slesnick
City Commissioner Jeannett Slesnick is hosting a citizens forum on "Cranes, Codes and Collaboration" on Thursday, February 18, 2016, 6-8 p.m. at the Biltmore Hotel's Country Club Ballroom, 1200 Anastasia Avenue. This forum will give participants an opportunity to give positive feedback about the future of Coral Gables. Topics for discussion include: promoting smart development, reducing traffic and parking impacts, and allowing our planning officials together with citizens to redefine our building codes. Please confirm your attendance at commissionrsvp@coralgables.com. To contact Commissioner Slesnick call 305-460-5326 or via email at slesnick@coralgables.com. Read more...
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See You Saturday at the Farmers Market!
Where can you find the freshest, most decadent fruits and vegetables around? At the Coral Gables Farmers Market, of course! See what you're missing if you haven't been to this great local market, on the corner of Miracle Mile and LeJeune Road, now available every Saturday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. until March 26, 2016. Meet and greet our own Coral Gables TV reporters from noon to 2 p.m. at the Farmers Market. If you show them you've downloaded the City app or you've liked the City of Coral Gables page on Facebook, you will receive a two-hour Parking Pass to use at the City's Municipal Garage #2 (220 Aragon Avenue) or Garage #6 (51 Aragon Avenue).
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City Amends Ordinance To Promote Public Peace in Residential Areas
Last month, the Coral Gables City Commission approved text amendments to a City ordinance in order to promote public peace in residential areas. Under the "Parades and Public Assemblies" City Code Chapter 62, the new Section 62-202 provides that it is unlawful for any person(s) to picket, protest, or conduct any picketing or protesting activity within a buffer area of 50 feet from the property line of any dwelling unit that is located in a Coral Gables residential neighborhood. For purposes of this section, a picket or protest is an assembly of people that stands, loiters, congregates, or mills before or about a dwelling unit in which a person who is a target or subject of such protest resides. Read more.... |
 City Hall Closed on Presidents Day Coral Gables City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 15, 2016 in observance of Presidents Day. The following facilities and services will be closed: - Passport Office at 405 Biltmore Way
- No Trolley service
- Adult Activity Center at 405 University Drive
The following facilities/services will remain open: - Park facilities will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
- Garbage, trash, and recycling services will not be affected.
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A Greener City: 700 New Trees Planted
Approximately 700 trees have already been planted in residential areas throughout the City of Coral Gables, as part of the City's Tree Succession Program which began last summer. Another 480 locations have been identified and staked, completing a third of the approximately 3,000 trees which were promised as part of this citywide project. The planting of the new trees is expected to last until summer of 2016. The trees are being planted in five zones, moving from north to south, and west to east. The coconut palm removals, relocations, and planting will be conducted separately from the tree planting zones. The City's contractor, SMF Services, is responsible for the planting of the trees and palms, as well as for the watering and maintenance of the trees, a year after they are planted. To view the progress of the Tree Succession Program, click here.
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Jazz in the Gables Moves Today to 150 Miracle Mile
Today's performance of Jazz in the Gables moves to a different location. At 12:15 p.m., the Peter and Will Anderson Trio, on tour from New York, will make a stop at The Plaza at 150 Miracle Mile courtesy of the McBride Family. Hailed by the New York Times as "virtuosos on clarinet and saxophone," the brothers have headlined at such prestigious venues as The Blue Note, The New Orleans Jazz Festival and Jazz at the Lincoln Center. Box lunches from BurgerFi will be available for sale. There is plenty of parking at Garage #1 (245 Andalusia Avenue), Garage #4 (345 Andalusia Avenue) and Garage #6 (51 Aragon Avenue), where rates are $1 an hour. Jazz in the Gables returns next week to its original location at the Coral Gables Museum Plaza. Read more...
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CGPD Partners with Waste Management for Crime Prevention Program
The Coral Gables Police Department is getting additional help from a local company to protect our neighborhoods. Waste Watch is a crime prevention program done in partnership with Waste Management which trains company employees to serve as an extra set of eyes for law enforcement and public safety officials. In other cities in Florida, tips from trained Waste Management employees have saved an elderly lady from a burning car, helped a lost toddler return home and stopped a potential theft. Read more... |
Looking for the Best Chili in Town!
Do you have the best homemade, original chili recipe in town? Then slice up the ingredients, warm up the stove and enter the first Chili Cook-Off in the City of Coral Gables, hosted by the Rotary Club of Coral Gables. Proceeds for the event help raise money for the Rotary's many charitable projects. The event takes place on Sunday, February 21, from 2-6 p.m. at Fred B. Harnett Ponce Circle Park, 2800 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Get your chef on and enter to win for Best Meat Chili, Best Vegetarian Chili, People's Choice Award, or Best Decorated Booth. Winning teams receive cash prizes and a trophy. Read more... |
Experts Discuss Everglades Damages Caused by Tamiami Trail
Environmental experts will share their knowledge about mitigation of the Everglades during a panel discussion titled "Raising the Road." The discussion will focus on the Tamiami Trail, the environmental damage it inflicted, and what needs to be done to reduce its impact in the age of climate change. The lecture takes place on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, 6-8 p.m. at the Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue. The panel will feature science experts from the National Park Service, Everglades Foundation and FIU, and a representative of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians. Read more...
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Protect Yourself Against Mosquito Bites
The Florida Department of Health is monitoring travel-associated cases of Zika virus, a mosquito-borne illness. The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting from several days to a week. There have been no locally-acquired cases. However, avoiding mosquito bites is the best way to prevent all mosquito-borne disease, and there are simple steps to reduce the chance of being bitten. Practice "drain and cover" at home, but also when you're traveling, particularly to areas such as the Caribbean, Central America and South America. Read more...
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Vintage Coral Gables
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Here's a tidbit about vintage Coral Gables, commemorating the 100th Wedding Anniversary of George and Eunice Merrick.
On February 5, 1916, George Merrick married Eunice Isabella Peacock, seen in the picture. Eunice Peacock Merrick's family was among the first settlers of Coconut Grove, where they ran the Peacock Inn. She was born in 1895. After marrying George Merrick in 1916, she lived in Coral Gables until her death in 1989. She was the founder of the Coral Gables Garden Club in 1924 and is credited with naming many of the city's streets.
In 1920, The Four Seasons published George's book of poetry "Song of the Wind on a Southern Shore," where he included the following poem dedicated to his lovely wife.
Valentine to an Island Love
To Eunice
Brown Eyes of fair Hispania;
Black hair of Indie Isle;
Inheriting of old Britannia
Not your languorous Latin smile,
But your stubborn willful spirit,
Your spunky saucy style.
Sweet lips - of kisses Elysian,
More fragrant than "Parfume Vantine."
Chic grace - of essence Parisian;
Hot temper that most matches mine;
True heart; filled with love that is precious:
Why you are my Valentine!
(Excerpts taken from "Coral Gables, The City Beautiful Story" by Les Standiford. Photo and poem from "Celebrate, The Preview Exhibition of the Coral Gables Museum" by Arva Moore Parks as guest curator.)
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Middle Eastern Festival
February 20-21, 2016
320 Palermo Avenue
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Artopia
February 18, 2016, 7-10 p.m.
Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave.
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