From City Hall
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September 9: Opening Ceremony for Adult Activity Center
It's finally here: The Adult Activity Center is hosting a Grand Opening Ceremony on Friday, September 9, 10 a.m. at 2 Andalusia Avenue, across from The Palace Coral Gables. Join us for the official ceremony to inaugurate this new City facility where citizens, 50 years of age and older, can enjoy many special events, programs, lectures, classes and social services. For years, the need to find a suitable location for an Adult Activity Center has been a top policy priority of the City Commission. It is now a reality − so please come celebrate with us! Read more...
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Update on the City's Zika Efforts
The City of Coral Gables is doing its part to keep local residents safe and informed. Working with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Center for Disease Control, the City is urging all residents to take serious precautions against the mosquito-transmitted virus. Watch the video here.
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City is Savvy in Best Use of Facebook
The City of Coral Gables is a finalist in the 2016 3CMA Savvy Awards competition and a candidate for one of these three awards: Savvy, Silver Circle or Award of Excellence in the category of Social Media - Best use of Facebook. The award will be presented next month during the City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA) annual conference to be held in San Antonio, Texas. For 28 years, 3CMA has lauded more than 12,000 entries in this competition, recognizing the absolute best in the art of communications, public-sector marketing and citizen-government relationships. Be savvy with us and don't forget to "like us" on Facebook. Read more... |
Wi-Fi Access Available in City Facilities
The City of Coral Gables offers Wi-Fi access points to facilitate Internet access to visitors in various City buildings, landmarks, parks and public areas. This technology provides convenient access to the City's online services and information. It also facilitates secured private network access by using mobile devices, as well as network connectivity for smart devices such as sensors and electronic appliances. Read more... |
Beautification Begins on Giralda Avenue
As part of the Miracle Mile and Giralda Avenue Streetscape Project, roadway reconstruction and drainage work has begun on Giralda Avenue, from Ponce de Leon Boulevard to Galiano Street. All work will be done on weekdays from 5 a.m. until 5 p.m. No night or weekend work is anticipated. The road is closed to vehicular traffic, but sidewalks will remain open to all local businesses. Centralized valet parking is only $5 per day. Parking at nearby City garages is only $1 per hour. For more Streetscape Project updates, click here.
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Now Hiring: Police Officers
The City of Coral Gables is hosting another Police Recruitment Open House on Thursday, August 25, 2016, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Police Station, 2801 Salzedo Street. This event is part of an aggressive recruitment effort Coral Gables is doing to hire highly qualified certified and non-certified Police Officers. Interested candidates should review the minimum requirements and apply online. Read more...
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Museum Celebrates Centennial of National Park Service
Come celebrate the National Park Service's 100th birthday with free admission, cake, and an opportunity to meet park rangers from all four of our National Parks in South Florida: Everglades, Cypress, Biscayne and Dry Tortugas National Parks and Big Cypress National Preserve. The Coral Gables Museum is hosting a National Park Service 100th Birthday Bash on Thursday, August 25, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The event coincides with the Museum's exhibit "This Land is Your Land: A Second Century for America's National Parks." Read more...
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Visit our Coral Gables Branch Library
The Coral Gables Branch Library, located at 3443 Segovia Street, is a resource for neighbors to read, study, use the public computers or access free Wi-Fi. It has a vast range of special programs such as storytimes, teen gaming, book clubs, cultural performances, and educational and learning workshops, plus a once-a-month service to renew a driver's license or vehicle registration. It is also the home of a beautiful 15 ft. ceramic tile mural by artist Kay Pancoast, and has the original Raggedy Ann & Andy dolls on display. A beautiful Butterfly Garden welcomes the visitors outside the library. Read more... |
How Science Contributes to Historic Preservation
The City of Coral Gables, the Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Museum are presenting the free lecture "Changing Directions: How Science is contributing to cultural heritage studies and preservation from the Maya region to Miami - from Cuba to the Netherlands." The event takes place on Tuesday, August 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue. Join expert Dr. Alberto de Tagle for a meet and greet, followed by a presentation on the value of conservation and testing in historic preservation. Read more... |
Relay for Life Means Hope
Relay for Life, the American Cancer Society's signature fundraising event, takes place on Friday, September 16 from 6-10 p.m. at Fred B. Harnett Ponce Circle Park, 2810 Ponce de Leon Boulevard. Come have fun and celebrate a life free of cancer and full of hope. There will be live entertainment, dance performances, food and games. There's still time to register and be part of a team. Read more... |
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Beautiful Coral Gables
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The Granada Entrance provides a warm welcome to visitors arriving to Coral Gables. 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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Miami Spice
Until September 30, 2016
Lunch $23; Dinner $39.
Various Coral Gables restaurants
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Movie: Romantic Exiles
Opens August 26, 8 p.m.
Meet Director and Producer
Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Avenue.
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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 began a construction project along US1 from Santona Street to Granada Boulevard and at the intersection of Grand Avenue. This project will take four months to complete. There will be periodic lane closures.
FDOT is working on roadway construction of State Road 90/S.W. 8 Street from SW 39 Avenue to east of SW 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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