From City Hall
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Coral Gables Woman's Club Unveils Historic Marker
As one of the oldest and most historic buildings in The City Beautiful, the Coral Gables Woman's Club clubhouse has long deserved its own historic marker. Find out more about this club and a special service it offers that you may not have been aware of. Watch the video here.
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City Seeks Input for Upcoming Art in Public Places Projects
Your opinion counts: the City of Coral Gables wants to receive public comments regarding new art projects that are currently in the proposal stages. As part of the Art in Public Places program, two new art projects are on the initial stages of development: the Giralda Avenue Streetscape and Balboa Plaza. Funding for these projects is available through private development fees associated with the Art in Public Places program. Comments will be received for a limited time to allow for consideration prior to permitting. Read more..
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Join Us for Adult Activity Center's Grand Opening
You're cordially invited to the Grand Opening Ceremony of the Adult Activity Center this Friday, September 9, 10 a.m. at 2 Andalusia Avenue, across from The Palace Coral Gables. City officials will officially unveil the new facility where citizens, 50 years of age and older, can enjoy many special events and programs, all under one brand new location. Read more... |
Let's Talk About Transportation Solutions
The City of Coral Gables is hosting five public open houses across the City to share ideas for shaping the City's transportation system to meet the needs of the future. City residents, businesses, and other interested parties are invited to attend any of the five identical open house sessions scheduled for September 12, 13 and 15 between 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Choose one location that is most convenient and come at any time during those hours. Read more... |
Permit Fees Waived for Storefront Renovations
A new program is being introduced to assist businesses affected by the Miracle Mile & Giralda Avenue Streetscape Project that are within the project's special assessment area. City permit fees will be waived for all outdoor façade improvements, as well as improvements to the sidewalk pavers within private property along storefronts fronting or adjacent to the Streetscape project. Businesses can take advantage of this new program, available only during the Streetscape construction period. Read more... |
TRIM Notices Include City's Solid Waste Fees
The Miami-Dade Property Appraiser's Office is mailing the current Notice of Proposed Property Taxes (TRIM), which reflects what property taxes are likely to be on the November property tax bill. Please note that in this TRIM Notice, the County has included the City of Coral Gables Solid Waste Assessment, which was required to be submitted to the County in mid-July for notification purposes only. The TRIM Notice is not a bill. If you have already paid the discounted rate for the City of Coral Gables solid waste fees by the August 15deadline, you will not be charged twice for this service. Read more... |
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Get Your Issue of the City Beautiful Magazine
The September-December issue of the Living in the City Beautiful magazine is arriving in the mail. Produced by the City of Coral Gables, this 32-page magazine is an informative read about the latest city news and projects, community recreation events, and important messages from City officials. Additional magazine copies are available at the Youth Center and at City Hall. To view an online version, click here.
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Coral Gables is on Instagram!
The City of Coral Gables is building beautiful with its Miracle Mile and Giralda Streetscape project. Coral Gables has launched an official Instagram account to share news about the Streetscape project. Help us by posting awesome pictures that would show-off the beauty of Coral Gables and attract more people to our downtown area. Use our official hashtags: #GablesStreetscape, #CityofCoralGables and #BuildingBeautiful. For all things streetscape, follow us on Instagram. Read more... |
A Bench to Remember
The City of Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Community Foundation have partnered to offer the Commemorative Bench Program, a special way to honor the legacy of a loved one, or mark a special milestone or event in your life. A new commemorative bench with a plaque inscription will be installed in one of the City of Coral Gables' green spaces or parks. The benches are 6 feet long, UV and moisture resistant and have an estimated 15-year lifetime. The cost of the commemorative bench is tax deductible. Read more... |
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Beautiful Coral Gables
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The Alhambra Water Tower is one of the most iconic landmarks that can be seen from many points when you enter 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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Growing Older Gracefully
Thursday, September 15, 5:30 p.m.
Newman Alumni Center
6200 San Amaro Drive
Free for residents
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Park(ing) Day
Friday, September 16
Various parking spaces transformed into mini parks. In front of City Hall, 0 & 200 blocks of Aragon Avenue and more!
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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 Update
FDOT is working on 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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