From City Hall
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New Public Safety Strategies Are Taking Shape
Coral Gables is conducting an aggressive recruitment effort for certified and non-certified police officers, while still maintaining high personnel standards. A Police Recruitment Open House took place on June 4, 2016, at the Police Station to guide prospective applicants through the hiring process. In 2015, the City of Coral Gables experienced a 15% reduction in crime compared to the previous year, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Uniform Crime Report (UCR). Much of this success is the result of community involvement, as well as initiatives implemented by the City of Coral Gables Public Safety Team. Learn more about what the City of Coral Gables is doing to enhance public safety. Read more...
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Join us to Discuss the Coral Gables Transportation Plan
If you live or work in the City of Coral Gables, you have three opportunities to participate in the Transportation Plan Kick-Off Meetings on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at the Coral Gables Branch Library located at 3443 Segovia Street. City staff and consultants will be conducting two identical workshop sessions: The first workshop takes place from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; a second and identical workshop begins at 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. An open house will take place between 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Read more... |
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Five New Properties Now Owned by Citizens of Coral Gables
Congratulations, citizens of Coral Gables! You are now the proud owners of five new properties purchased by the City to enhance your neighborhoods' quality of life. Last week, the City of Coral Gables closed on the following properties: 807 Catalonia Avenue; 241 Sarto Avenue; 937-939 Majorca Avenue; 6540 Marlin Drive and 1047 Venetia Avenue. The City will meet with the residents in the surrounding areas to come together and decide which improvements will be made in each location. Read more...
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Dispose of Unwanted Medications at 2801 Salzedo
The City of Coral Gables is the first municipality in Miami-Dade County to partner with Covanta Dade Renewable Energy to keep prescription drugs off the street and dispose of them in an environmentally safe manner. A drop-off bin has been installed at the lobby of the Coral Gables Police Department located at 2801 Salzedo Street. Individuals can drop off their expired or unwanted prescription drugs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The pharmaceuticals collected will be incinerated for safe destruction. Read more... |
Volunteers Paint Mural at Ponce De Leon Middle School
The Ponce Society of Young Professionals volunteered their time and efforts to an art mural beautification project at Ponce De Leon Middle School. Together with local artist Michael Halley, the group painted a beautiful mural at the middle school as a motivation to get other young professionals involved in the community. Read more...
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Shredding Today for a Secure Tomorrow
The City of Coral Gables is encouraging residents to stop by the Coral Gables Police Department located at 2801 Salzedo Street, on Saturday, June 25, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to have your documents shredded by SafeGuard Document. Disposal of sensitive and confidential data − such as bank statements, medical records, tax return forms or credit card bills − prevents incidents of identity theft. Read more...
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What You Should Know About Sports-Related Concussions
Meet the UHealth experts and learn "What You Should Know About Sports-Related Concussions" on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, 5:30 p.m. at the Newman Alumni Center, 6200 San Amaro Drive. The lecture is presented by Michael Hoffer, M.D., Director of UHealth's Vestibular and Balance Program, and Gillian Holz, Ph.D., Director of UHealth's Concussion Program. The event is free for Coral Gables residents and is presented as part of the Development Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and the University of Miami. Read more... |
Happy Father's Day!
Coral Gables has a special place in history for its founding father George Merrick, all the more reason to celebrate all fathers in Coral Gables this Sunday, June 19. Celebrate daddy-o with a nice meal at any of the recent Coral Cube Award-winning eateries, such as Christy's, Burger Bob's, Frenchie's Diner, La Dorada or Ortanique on the Mile. There are plenty of other shops and restaurants in Downtown Coral Gables that you can visit to honor fathers and father figures, paternal bonds, and the influence that they have in our lives. Read more... |
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| | L-R: Coral Gables resident Leslie Rivera; Jennifer Braisted, Alzheimer's Association; Congresswoman Ileana Ros Lehtinen; and Marta Junco Ivern, Coral Gables resident. |
CG Residents Advocate for Alzheimer's Awareness
This June is Alzheimer's Awareness Month in Coral Gables − and resident Leslie Rivera knows the devastation of Alzheimer's all too well. She was a full-time caregiver for her mother and watched as the disease took effect on her grandmother as well. Leslie does not want anyone else to suffer from the hardships of this disease so she is using her voice to advocate in the fight against Alzheimer's throughout Miami Dade County, Florida and the nation. Read more...
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Prevent Mosquito Breeding in Bromeliads
Bromeliads thrive outdoors usually in lightly shaded, warm and humid areas. Unfortunately, mosquitoes thrive in the same type of environment. Here in South Florida, the bromeliad tanks collect water and provide the perfect setting for mosquito reproduction. However, there are a few helpful tips to follow to prevent your bromeliads from breeding pesky mosquitoes. Read more... |
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Beautiful Coral Gables
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This beautiful hand drawing of the Venetian Pool is the work of artist Jimmy Socash. Do you have a favorite image or photo of Coral Gables to share? Send us your pictures and we'll include them in our next issue of e-News.
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At Coral Gables Museum
Through January 8, 2017
285 Aragon Avenue
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The Royale
Through June 26, 2016
GablesStage at Biltmore, 1200 Anastasia Ave
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Miracle Mile & Giralda Ave Streetscape Update
To view weekly updates on the construction work, traffic impact and other relevant information, click here.
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Traffic: FDOT is working on roadway construction of State Road 90/S.W. 8 Street from SW 39 Avenue to east of NW 34 Avenue and at the intersection of LeJeune Road. The project commenced in May and will take about five months to complete. Lane closures will occur only during non-peak hours on nights and weekends. Allow extra time to reach your destination. Obey all posted signs and speed limits.
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