From City Hall
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Miracle Mile Area: A Most Charming Place
Of course we know it's charming, but now the Miami New Times says it so. In a recent published article, Coral Gables' unique Miracle Mile area is off the charts when it comes to charming qualities, scoring a #1 place with a peak score of 97. The mathematics behind the charm index includes of data mix of local businesses and institutions and the availability of active lifestyle amenities. Read the article...
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Cloudy with a Chance of Egg Drops
Just like the popular animated movie where food comes down from the sky, a helicopter egg drop is the main attraction for the City's Eggstreme Egg Hunt scheduled for this Saturday, March 26, 2016, 10 a.m. at the War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University Drive. Join us in celebrating the arrival of spring and let the little ones hunt for special eggs to win prizes. After the egg hunt, the fun continues with a carnival, live music, food trucks, games and rides. Simultaneous egg hunts will also take place at Jaycee Park, Phillips Park, Salvadore Park and Sunrise Harbor Park. Read more... |
Coral Gables Wins GMCC's Real Estate Award
The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce presented the 2016 Real Estate Achievers & Leaders (R.E.A.L.) Award to the City of Coral Gables. The recognition was given at the Real Estate Summit which took place on March 10 at Jungle Island. The City of Coral Gables was honored for being a real estate community leader and for its unique approaches to foster smart development. Coral Gables has implemented successful initiatives such as the Mediterranean bonus to encourage the creative use of architectural styles, various joint public/private ventures such as Gables Grand and the Village of Merrick Park, the development of mixed-use public parking garages like the Museum Garage, and other projects for the revitalization of Downtown Coral Gables like the upcoming Miracle Mile & Giralda Streetscape.
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Passport Office Moves to 4520 Ponce de Leon
Beginning on Monday, April 4, the City's Passport Acceptance Facility will be providing its services at a new location. No longer located at City Hall, passport applications will be received at 4520 Ponce de Leon Boulevard. The passport office will be open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. This new location offers convenient parking and provides full passport processing services, including photographs. No appointments are necessary. For more information, call 305-460-5351. Read more...
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 Coral Gables is Always in Good Taste! The Coral Gables City Commission recognized the City's culinary innovators at the last City Commission meeting. The Miami Herald selected the South Florida Food 50, and among them were eight Coral Gables leaders in the restaurant and hospitality industry:
- Chef Gregory Pugin of Palme d'Or at Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave.
- Chef Mark Cashier of Hillstone Coral Gables, 201 Miracle Mile
- Pastry Chef Cielle Bragin of Eating House, 804 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
- Restaurateur Abe Ng of Sushi Maki, 2334 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
- Hospitality experts Beto DiCarlo and Sergio Tarantini of Fratellino, 264 Miracle Mile
- Hospitality expert Wayne Eldred of Tarpon Bend Raw Bar & Grill, 65 Miracle Mile
- Power couple Teresa and Nick Sharp of Threefold Café at 141 Giralda Ave.
- Power couple Katie Sullivan and Andrew Gilbert of The Seven Dials, 2030 S. Douglas Rd.
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Street Resurfacing Continues in North Gables
The City of Coral Gables began repaving streets again this month, with the majority of the work occurring in neighborhoods between Coral Way and Bird Road. These streets were selected based on pavement evaluations and is a continuation of the Neighborhood Renaissance Program, which aims at making neighborhoods the most livable they can be. Construction crews are working expeditiously to minimize the inconvenience to residents and commuters. Everyone will benefit from the continued elimination of a backlog as the City will be able to stay current with street resurfacing needs as they arise. For more information, contact Public Works at 305-460-5000.
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Splish, Splash: Venetian Pool is Open
Springtime is here and it's time to take a swim at the City of Coral Gables' most popular and unique swimming pool. The Venetian Pool, located at 2701 de Soto Boulevard, is now open with the following schedule until April 3: Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The pool will be closed on Sunday, May 1 for a special event and will reopen on Tuesday, May 3. Beginning on April 5 through May 29 the new pool hours are Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Weekend hours on Saturday and Sunday remain the same from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Read more...
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Last Farmers Market Until Next Year!
The Farmers Market will say goodbye until next year this Saturday, March 26. Don't miss your last chance to buy fresh local produce, baked goods and plants all available at the corner of LeJeune Road and Miracle Mile. Learn how to "Attract Butterflies to your Garden" at the gardening workshop at 9 a.m. Watch a cooking demonstration by Ruth's Chris Steak House at 10 a.m. Children activities start at 11 a.m. At a recent Farmers Market, Bulla Gastrobar showed marketgoers how to cook a delicious paella.
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Coral Gables Senior High: Bridge for Peace Fundraiser
The International Baccalaureate Honor Society at Coral Gables Senior High School will be hosting its annual Bridge for Peace fundraiser on Thursday, March 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Coral Gables Museum. Delicious international foods and various dance teams from the school will provide a memorable night to all guests. This year's adopted cause is Flying High for Haiti, a non-profit organization that supports public education in Haiti by building and funding schools. This year, Bridge for Peace will be raising money for the construction of three additional classrooms on higher ground in a small public school in Île-à-vache, Haiti. Read more... |
Stop Aggressive Driving
Did you know that 50% of traffic fatalities are due to aggressive driving? The City of Coral Gables has joined the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six's Aggressive Driving campaign to create public awareness about safe driving. Male drivers between the ages of 25 to 34 years are involved in the highest number of fatalities and serious injuries related to aggressive driving. If you speed, fail to yield to right-of-ways, make improper lane changes or improper passing, follow a car too closely in front of you, or disregard any traffic controls, then you're an aggressive driver. Read more... |
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Vintage Coral Gables
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Meet H. George Fink, George Merrick's first cousin. He was a trained architect who began his Miami career working for Carl Fisher and architect August Geiger. His job was to design buildings that matched Denman Fink's evocative drawings. George Fink and H.H. Mundy, who created Poinciana Place, designed all the first coral rock homes that still stand today in Coral Gables. His work studio at 2506 Ponce de Leon is now property of the City of Coral Gables.
(Excerpts from "George Merrick's Coral Gables Where Your Castles in Spain are Made Real" by historian Arva Moore Parks)
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As You Like It
March 25-27, 2016
Coral Gables Cinema
260 Aragon Avenue
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Sondheim on Sondheim
Through April 3, 2016
Actors' Playhouse
280 Miracle Mile
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CORAL GABLES COMMISSION
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U-verse: Channel 99
Comcast: Channel 77
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