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Parks board gets first look at $60 million Youth Center plan, 17 months after it was dated
The Coral Gables Parks and Recreation Advisory Board got its first detailed look Sept. 10 at plans for a proposed $60 million replacement of the War Memorial Youth Center, a…
Biltmore Way streetscape contract approved 25% above city estimate
Coral Gables commissioners approved a long-awaited Biltmore Way streetscape contract Aug. 25 for about 25% more than the city had estimated when it sought bids, a difference that went undiscussed…
Crystal Residences wins final approval despite allegations of false testimony
By Coral Gables Gazette staff Coral Gables commissioners gave final approval Tuesday to the long-debated Crystal Residences development, even after opponents presented videos and witness statements alleging that several project…
Back to school: Key dates, traffic changes and safety rules
By Coral Gables Gazette staff School traffic returns to Coral Gables next week, bringing buses, drop-off lines, pedestrians, cyclists and thousands of University of Miami students back to streets that…
Governor’s veto puts brakes on Coral Gables’ efforts to slow e-bikes
By Coral Gables Gazette staff Coral Gables’ campaign to make its streets and sidewalks safer for pedestrians hit a setback last week when Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed legislation that city…
Coral Gables fills $3.9 million gap for Ponce Circle Park redesign
By Coral Gables Gazette staff Coral Gables commissioners voted unanimously July 7 to commit an additional $3.9 million in city and developer funding to the redesign of Fred B. Hartnett…
World Cup arrives in Coral Gables with its longtime watch-party tradition sidelined
By Coral Gables Gazette staff The largest ever edition of the world’s most celebrated sporting event, the 2026 FIFA World Cup, arrives in South Florida this week, bringing with it…
Dog park lawsuit heads to court as public feedback shows divided neighborhood
By Coral Gables Gazette staff A court motion to dismiss a lawsuit against a planned dog park at 520 University Drive, across from the Coral Gables Branch Library, has been scheduled…
Commission preserves Granada golf tee times but rejects discounts and membership changes
By Coral Gables Gazette staff The Coral Gables City Commission voted unanimously on May 5 to preserve priority tee times for three long-standing golf associations at the city-owned Granada Golf…
El Niño arrives with a promise to tame the Atlantic — but there are reasons not to count on it
By Robert C. Jones Jr.University of Miami After hurricanes damaged the roof and caused extensive structural damage to his home, Miami resident Benjamin Thomas has always kept up with annual…
