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Tuesday, March 10, 2026

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Official sample ballot for the Coral Gables Special Election of April 21, 2026, printed in English and Spanish, showing voting instructions and the first referendum question regarding amending the city charter to change the municipal election date.

Six in ten respondents oppose moving Coral Gables elections to November, poll finds

March 9, 2026

Peter Iglesias will once again serve as Coral Gables city manager beginning on Friday, May 23.

Coral Gables City Manager Peter Iglesias named Government Engineer of the Year

March 9, 2026

Street view of an unfinished building at 2700 Ponce de Leon Boulevard in Coral Gables with exposed upper structural elements and nearby construction cranes visible in the background.

Three-year-old unfinished building on Ponce faces lien threat

March 9, 2026

A spider silhouetted against a glowing light at the center of a tunnel-shaped web, photographed from below in close-up.

What are you afraid of? A University of Miami psychologist explains how phobias form—and how to overcome them

March 5, 2026

POLL: If the referendum were held today, would you vote to change the month and day when the City of Coral Gables holds its general elections from April of each odd year to the date of the national election in November of each even year commencing in 2026?

March 2, 2026

Official sample ballot for the Coral Gables Special Election of April 21, 2026, printed in English and Spanish, showing voting instructions and the first referendum question regarding amending the city charter to change the municipal election date.

Mayor’s Town Hall meeting kicks off special election season

March 2, 2026

A beige golf cart parked on a residential street lined with palm trees and manicured landscaping.

Golf carts, density near University Station and a $1 million art proposal headline Tuesday’s Coral Gables commission meeting

March 2, 2026

A presentation slide showing five social media platforms — Instagram, Facebook, Constant Contact, Twitter and LinkedIn — with December 2025 follower counts compared to December 2024, and year-over-year growth figures in green text.

ANALYSIS: Coral Gables measures its digital reach with precision — what it does not yet measure is what that reach produces

March 2, 2026

Zoning map showing MF1 duplex parcels south of University Drive outlined in dashed lines, bordered by single-family residential (SFR) and mixed-use (MX1) districts in Coral Gables.

Proposed duplex height change south of University Drive deferred

March 2, 2026

The interior of a Waymo autonomous vehicle viewed from the back seat, showing an empty driver's seat, a navigation screen displaying an estimated arrival time, and a tree-lined residential street visible through the windshield.

I rode a driverless Waymo through Coral Gables. The most surprising thing was how unsurprising it was

March 2, 2026

The Coral Gables Commission voted to advance the “Carved by Nature” design for the proposed Mobility Hub, shown here in a rendering as viewed from Miracle Mile.

Coral Gables awards mobility hub pre-construction contract — without a negotiated price

February 26, 2026

Coral Gables City Hall, where commissioners voted in May to change the city’s election calendar. A recent court ruling in Miami has cast new legal uncertainty over that decision.

Commission vacates City Hall as restoration of the 100-year-old landmark moves forward

February 26, 2026

Two women stand at a podium before the curved Coral Gables City Commission dais, addressing five seated commissioners in a wood-paneled chamber with American and Florida flags visible in the background.

After two-hour debate, Coral Gables delays human trafficking training resolution

February 26, 2026

Portrait of Thelma Gibson wearing a yellow jacket and pearl necklace, speaking with an expressive smile.

Coral Gables Commission honors Thelma Gibson, civil rights leader and ‘Godmother of Coconut Grove’

February 26, 2026

Exterior of the Coral Gables Branch Library with trees and a paved parking area in front, including book drop boxes and parking signs.

Library overflow parking central to dog park lawsuit

February 23, 2026

Composite image of architectural renderings depicting Mediterranean-style three-story townhomes proposed for 627 and 635 Anastasia Avenue (top) and five three-story townhomes proposed for 406 and 414 Valencia Avenue (bottom) in Coral Gables.

13 townhomes west of LeJeune Road head to Development Review Committee

February 23, 2026

Aerial view of the 2020 Ponce office building in downtown Coral Gables, a modern Mediterranean-style tower where the city has leased temporary office space during the City Hall renovation.

Coral Gables leases downtown office space ahead of City Hall renovation

February 23, 2026

Composite image showing mock social media ads, including a coffee ad with humorous text and a flu vaccine promotion, used in a University of Miami study examining how different audiences respond to humor in persuasive messaging.

When humor persuades — and when it backfires: University of Miami study identifies four audience types

February 23, 2026

Fred Couceyro stands at the front of a meeting room speaking to dozens of seated residents during a community meeting about a proposed dog park in Coral Gables.

Opponents of dog park bark loudest at community meeting

February 19, 2026

The Coral Gables Commission voted to advance the “Carved by Nature” design for the proposed Mobility Hub, shown here in a rendering as viewed from Miracle Mile.

Mobility Hub contract, duplex height increase and $929,000 parking upgrades headline Feb. 24 commission agenda

February 19, 2026

Matt Anderson, Coral Gables assistant director of Mobility and Sustainability, speaks to residents at a community meeting while displaying a map of the city’s on-demand transportation service area.

Residents get detailed look at traffic calming, trolley expansion and mobility plans in Coral Gables

February 19, 2026

Donna E. Shalala, right, moderated the keynote panel at the 15th annual University of Miami Business of Health Care Conference with Stephanie Carlton of CMS and Stephen Parente, health economist at the University of Minnesota.

Medicare reform, affordability and AI take center stage at University of Miami health care conference

February 19, 2026

Gas-powered blowers emit pollutants—including carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and unburned hydrocarbons—at rates that defy common sense.

State law leaves Coral Gables free to regulate gas-powered blowers—for now, city officials say

February 16, 2026

Coral Gables trolley bus traveling past a trolley stop sign along a city street.

Coral Gables’ Southern Loop trolley ridership rises—but remains far below projections

February 16, 2026

Decorative illustration featuring crescent moons, lanterns, and mosque silhouettes symbolizing Ramadan.

Coral Gables to host community Ramadan observance

February 16, 2026

Group of Coral Gables residents wearing matching “Keep University Green” shirts pose inside City Hall before the Jan. 13 City Commission meeting, where some spoke against a proposed dog park.

Lawsuit seeks to halt Coral Gables’ planned University Drive dog park

February 16, 2026

Architectural rendering of a proposed nine-story mixed-use residential building with balconies, arched windows, and ground-floor retail along Phoenetia Avenue in Coral Gables.

Commission upholds controversial 9-story project in 3–2 vote, clearing way for North Ponce development

February 12, 2026

Presentation slide showing an operational assessment framework for Coral Gables’ Building Division, listing leadership, staffing, systems, and customer service recommendations, with implemented actions highlighted in blue.

External study finds Coral Gables permitting strong but flags staffing and oversight gaps

February 12, 2026

Coral Gables City Hall, where commissioners voted in May to change the city’s election calendar. A recent court ruling in Miami has cast new legal uncertainty over that decision.

Coral Gables posts strong Q1 revenue as Mobility Hub and City Hall projects advance

February 12, 2026

Mayor Vince Lago seated at the Coral Gables City Commission dais during a meeting, wearing a dark suit and tie and speaking while looking toward someone off camera.

Mayor’s Iran resolution draws divided response at City Hall

February 12, 2026

Side-by-side planning diagrams showing existing low-rise commercial buildings and a proposed higher-intensity development along South Dixie Highway near the University Metrorail Station.

Planning and Zoning Board to consider expanded density near University Station

February 9, 2026

Exterior view of a historic residential property at 1129 Sevilla Avenue in Coral Gables.

Historic homes, fire damage and unpermitted work headline Code Enforcement Board agenda

February 9, 2026

Alt text: A black-and-white portrait of architect Marion Manley, shown from the shoulders up, looking directly at the camera.

Historic Preservation Board to consider honoring Marion Manley, a foundational figure in Coral Gables architecture

February 9, 2026

At the center of giving: Mauricio Vivero and the quiet engine of philanthropy in Coral Gables

February 8, 2026

A controversial mixed-use project proposed for the site of one of Coral Gables’ rare biblical gardens returns to the city’s Board of Architects on Thursday, August 7 at 10:30 a.m., marking yet another appearance before the design review panel.

Controversial 110 Phoenetia Avenue project heads to high-stakes City Commission appeal

February 5, 2026

A coyote stands on grass near a neighborhood street, facing the camera in a suburban setting.

Coyotes spotted in Coral Gables as city coordinates with state wildlife officials on safety response

February 5, 2026

Lorella Di Gregorio smiles outdoors in front of leafy green plants.

‘My tiramisù’: Instructor reflects on first year at UM’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

February 5, 2026

View of Miracle Mile in downtown Coral Gables at dusk, showing palm trees in the median, storefronts lit along both sides, and cars moving through the street where the city is studying a new business taxing district.

Consultants: ‘Jury’s out’ on whether new downtown tax district will work

February 5, 2026

A collage showing a large crowd of people and dogs inside Chewy Bark Park during its opening event, along with close-up images of several dogs standing on grass and gravel play areas within the park.

Chewy Bark Park opens along The Underline in Coral Gables, drawing hundreds of dog lovers

February 2, 2026

Calendar page for April 2026 with Tuesday, April 21 circled in red to mark the scheduled Coral Gables referendum.

Commission advances April ballot question to eliminate runoff elections, citing cost and low turnout

February 2, 2026

A large nighttime crowd of families and residents sits on lawn chairs and blankets at Ponce Circle Park, watching a University of Miami football game on a large outdoor screen, with surrounding buildings illuminated behind them.

Commission envisions band shell and major events as future of Ponce Circle Park after watch party success

February 2, 2026

ide-by-side headshots of Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago and Commissioner Melissa Castro, who exchanged pointed remarks during the Sept. 12, 2025, city budget hearing.

Lago letter to Florida League of Cities escalates feud with Castro

February 2, 2026

Aerial map showing the triangular parcel at 520 University Drive between Riviera Drive and Cadima Avenue, the site approved for preliminary dog-park planning and now the focus of resident opposition.

Coral Gables moves ahead with controversial dog park, sets February design meeting

January 29, 2026

Side-by-side images comparing Miami-Dade County rapid transit zoning development with Coral Gables development, highlighting differences in building design, landscaping, pedestrian features, and streetscape.

City moves to reclaim control over transit-adjacent development with University Station overlay approval

January 29, 2026

A diagram showing the proposed second-floor layout of Coral Gables City Hall with the commission chamber and offices.

City Hall renovation plans spark debate over security versus preservation

January 29, 2026

Mayor Vince Lago holding a Miami New Times newspaper during a Coral Gables City Commission meeting.

Mayor targets news media again with extended commission attack

January 29, 2026

Historic black-and-white photograph of the Miami-Biltmore Hotel showing its central tower, sweeping wings, and surrounding grounds with early automobiles in front.

UGUCCIONI: The Miami-Biltmore Hotel and Country Club — Of bombast and boom

January 27, 2026

Coral Gables City Commission members seated at the dais during a tense debate over a proposed decorum ordinance on September 25, 2025.

ANALYSIS: Are ‘punitive’ recesses becoming a new flashpoint at City Hall?

January 27, 2026

Aerial photograph of the University of Miami campus showing academic buildings, green spaces, a lake with a fountain, and athletic facilities surrounded by tree-lined neighborhoods.

UM planned overhaul and major Mile redevelopment headline Development Review Committee meeting

January 27, 2026

City officials and delegates from La Antigua, Guatemala stand behind a table displaying signed sister city agreements, with flags and floral arrangements set in front of them at Coral Gables City Hall.

Coral Gables revives sister city partnership with La Antigua, Guatemala

January 27, 2026

Coral Gables City Commission members seated at the dais during a tense debate over a proposed decorum ordinance on September 25, 2025.

Zoning, elections and neighborhoods collide on Coral Gables Commission agenda

January 22, 2026

A woman hands car keys to a valet attendant beside a parked vehicle.

City launches downtown parking survey to guide future planning

January 22, 2026

Shoppers browse produce and bottled goods at outdoor vendor tables during the Coral Gables Farmers Market.

Coral Gables Farmers Market returns to City Hall

January 22, 2026

Water being poured into a clear glass, with bubbles visible inside the glass.

How much water do you need—and can you drink too much?

January 22, 2026

Fans seated in lawn chairs watch the College Football Playoff National Championship on a large outdoor screen at a nighttime watch party in Ponce Circle Park.

Canes fall short in National Championship, cap remarkable postseason run

January 19, 2026

Side-by-side planning diagrams showing existing low-rise commercial buildings and a proposed higher-intensity development along South Dixie Highway near the University Metrorail Station.

Commission advances University Station plan changes in bid to retain control

January 19, 2026

The proposed “University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay,” a rezoning initiative that would allow high-rise, mixed-use development directly across from the University of Miami and its Metrorail station.

ANALYSIS: At University Station, Coral Gables tests how much control cities still hold

January 19, 2026

A beige golf cart parked on a residential street lined with palm trees and manicured landscaping.

Commission passes first reading of golf cart ordinance

January 19, 2026

Coral Gables City Hall, where commissioners voted in May to change the city’s election calendar. A recent court ruling in Miami has cast new legal uncertainty over that decision.

Commission sets mail ballot for seven charter amendments following contentious debate

January 15, 2026

Coral Gables City Commission members seated at the dais during a tense debate over a proposed decorum ordinance on September 25, 2025.

Eight-hour commission meeting marked by recesses, failed censure and infighting

January 15, 2026

Portrait of Kirk Menendez, former Coral Gables city commissioner and longtime president of the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center Association.

Menendez steps down as president of Youth Center Association amid city lawsuit

January 15, 2026

Former Vice Mayor Bill Kerdyk

Kerdyk leads Gazette reader poll in hypothetical Coral Gables mayoral race

January 12, 2026

Coral Gables City Hall, where commissioners voted in May to change the city’s election calendar. A recent court ruling in Miami has cast new legal uncertainty over that decision.

Proposed ethics rules would require post-approval disclosures by officials and developers

January 12, 2026

Coral Gables City Commission members seated at the dais during a tense debate over a proposed decorum ordinance on September 25, 2025.

Charter Review Committee proposals head to commission debate

January 12, 2026

If the election for mayor of Coral Gables were held today, whom would you support --Commissioner Melissa Castro, Former Vice Mayor Bill Kerdyk or Mayor Vince Lago?

POLL: If the election for mayor of Coral Gables were held today, whom would you support?

January 12, 2026

Aerial map showing the triangular parcel at 520 University Drive between Riviera Drive and Cadima Avenue, the site approved for preliminary dog-park planning and now the focus of resident opposition.

Parks Board asks for dog park public meeting — If commission doesn’t hear first

January 8, 2026

The proposed “University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay,” a rezoning initiative that would allow high-rise, mixed-use development directly across from the University of Miami and its Metrorail station.

City Commission to set rules for higher density near University Station

January 8, 2026

The Coral Gables Board of Adjustment will convene Monday, Dec. 1, at 9 a.m. in the municipal building located at 427 Biltmore Way

Code Enforcement agenda highlights city priorities on public ways, sanitation and tree protection

January 5, 2026

Coral Gables Police and Fire department logos.

Law Enforcement & Fire Fighter Appreciation Day set for Jan. 9 at the Biltmore

January 5, 2026

2026 is shaping up as a consequential year for Coral Gables, with voters set to weigh charter changes and city leaders advancing major development projects that could reshape the city’s political and physical landscape. (Gazette illustration)

What’s at stake this year for Coral Gables

January 5, 2026

Map highlighting sections of LeJeune Road and Bird Road in Coral Gables where FDOT lane closures are planned.

FDOT lane closures begin Jan. 5 on Bird Road and LeJeune Road

January 1, 2026

The Coral Gables Board of Adjustment will convene Monday, Dec. 1, at 9 a.m. in the municipal building located at 427 Biltmore Way

Coral Gables Board of Adjustment to revisit deferred variances

January 1, 2026

Aerial image of a large waterfront home in the Gables Estates neighborhood of Coral Gables.

$55 million sale sets new benchmark in Gables Estates

January 1, 2026

Christmas tree placed at the curb for post-holiday recycling collection.

Holiday recycling tips: What Coral Gables residents can recycle — and when

December 29, 2025

an illustration of 2026.

What’s open and closed in Coral Gables on New Year’s Day

December 29, 2025

A word bubble.

EDITOR: On civility, accountability and the limits of commentary

December 29, 2025

Illustration depicting key moments in Coral Gables during 2025, including City Hall meetings, a groundbreaking ceremony, public speeches by city leaders, fireworks over the Biltmore Hotel, an Israeli flag, a centennial celebration at Gables High School, a community meal service, and a symphony performance at the Venetian Pool, with large translucent “2025” text centered over the collage.

A year of conflict, consequence and community in Coral Gables

December 29, 2025

An expansive grassy park with scattered trees under a clear blue sky, marked by a sign reading “No Dumping – Private Property,” with a person walking across the field.

City negotiating TDR swap with UM to acquire park

December 25, 2025

An illustrated holiday-themed image showing a stylized woman in a white dress singing into a vintage microphone, with the words “Santa Baby” and “A Coral Gables First Christmas Original” on a red background.

Mayor’s PAC holiday email sparks fresh clash with Commissioner Castro

December 25, 2025

Coral Gables seeks outside firm as internal auditor

December 25, 2025

Peafowl walks across a driveway, a familiar sight in several neighborhoods. Under a new city policy, residents can now request humane removal by licensed professionals.

Bids are in for Coral Gables’ peafowl and chicken removal contract

December 25, 2025

Coral Gables City Hall and Christmas tree at sunset, illustrating city holiday closures and adjusted municipal services during Christmas week.

Christmas closures in Coral Gables: What’s open, what’s closed and what changes

December 22, 2025

Grassy area with large trees on University Drive, the location approved for preliminary dog-park plans.

Neighbors say they were never consulted on proposed dog park; Castro seeks reconsideration

December 22, 2025

A wide view of Coral Gables’ urban tree canopy, illustrating the city’s long-standing tree management and urban forestry practices recognized by the Tree City USA program.

Coral Gables extends 41-year record as a Tree City USA community

December 22, 2025

A City of Coral Gables electric vehicle plugged into a public EV charging station beside a parking area, with charging equipment visible.

Coral Gables raises EV charging rates as city transitions to new provider

December 22, 2025

Collage of images from the University of Miami’s 2025 centennial year, including campus buildings, students, faculty, athletic events, concerts, research milestones, and community celebrations.

2025 in review: A seminal centennial for the University of Miami

December 18, 2025

Artist’s rendering of the Miracle Mile and Ponce de Leon Boulevard intersection with diagonal pedestrian crosswalks forming an X across the center of the roadway.

Could Miracle Mile get a diagonal crosswalk? Board sends ‘scramble’ intersection idea to Commission

December 18, 2025

A multi-story University of Miami dormitory with white facades and palm trees lines a curved driveway on the Coral Gables campus.

Historic Preservation Board clears way for demolition of UM dorm

December 18, 2025

Coral Gables Mayor Lago calls for media credentials review

December 18, 2025

More than 1,000 University of Miami undergraduates and graduate students attended the Fall 2025 Commencement exercises at the Watsco Center on Dec. 11. (Photos: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami)

At UM Fall Commencement, graduates urged to reinvent, serve and keep showing up

December 15, 2025

Coral Gables City Hall, where commissioners voted in May to change the city’s election calendar. A recent court ruling in Miami has cast new legal uncertainty over that decision.

Coral Gables plans voter education campaign for mail-only referendum

December 15, 2025

The proposed “University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay,” a rezoning initiative that would allow high-rise, mixed-use development directly across from the University of Miami and its Metrorail station.

Planning board backs city’s bid to regain control of university-area development

December 15, 2025

A multi-story University of Miami dormitory with white facades and palm trees lines a curved driveway on the Coral Gables campus.

UM dorm could be demolished as Preservation Board hears appeal

December 15, 2025

The Coral Gables City Commission voted Tuesday to hire outside counsel to pursue additional records from the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center Association.

Commission sets two-week deadline for Youth Center records, authorizes possible lawsuit

December 11, 2025

Aerial map showing the triangular parcel at 520 University Drive between Riviera Drive and Cadima Avenue, the site approved for preliminary dog-park planning and now the focus of resident opposition.

Parks & Rec. Board looks to hold dog park public hearing

December 11, 2025

A beige golf cart parked on a residential street lined with palm trees and manicured landscaping.

Golf carts on the streets? Coral Gables weighs new rules

December 11, 2025

The proposed “University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay,” a rezoning initiative that would allow high-rise, mixed-use development directly across from the University of Miami and its Metrorail station.

Board to weigh Plan changes in light of University Station Overlay

December 8, 2025

View of Miracle Mile in downtown Coral Gables at dusk, showing palm trees in the median, storefronts lit along both sides, and cars moving through the street where the city is studying a new business taxing district.

Sparse attendance, big decisions: Coral Gables weighs new downtown taxing district

December 8, 2025

Illustration of two Coral Gables firefighters collecting donated toys outside a Mediterranean-style fire station decorated for the holidays, with palm trees, gift boxes, and a toy-filled donation bin.

Coral Gables firefighters kick off holiday toy drive for children in need

December 8, 2025

Wide view of the Miami Symphony Orchestra playing on a stage set inside the drained Venetian Pool, with an audience seated in front and the pool’s rock formations lit in vibrant colors.

Venetian Pool filled with magic at once-in-a-century concert

December 8, 2025

Coral Gables City Hall, where commissioners voted in May to change the city’s election calendar. A recent court ruling in Miami has cast new legal uncertainty over that decision.

Charter Review Committee backs election shift but rejects ballot wording

December 4, 2025

Coral Gables City Commission members seated at the dais during a tense debate over a proposed decorum ordinance on September 25, 2025.

City Hall overhaul, park deadlines and election education top Commission agenda

December 4, 2025

A group of Miami Host Committee members and local supporters pose in front of a large outdoor FIFA World Cup 2026 countdown clock, with city buildings and greenery in the background.

FIFA World Cup Draw will put Miami Host Committee’s work into overdrive

December 4, 2025

A seated portrait of Jorge L. Arrizurieta wearing a navy suit and orange tie inside the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce office, with conference chairs and clocks visible in the background.

‘Change agent’ plans to reset the Coral Gables Chamber

December 4, 2025

Aerial map showing the triangular parcel at 520 University Drive between Riviera Drive and Cadima Avenue, the site approved for preliminary dog-park planning and now the focus of resident opposition.

Vice Mayor Anderson tries to calm dog-park backlash as neighbors hold firm

December 1, 2025

Coral Gables City Hall, where commissioners voted in May to change the city’s election calendar. A recent court ruling in Miami has cast new legal uncertainty over that decision.

New summary outlines past Charter Review actions as new committee begins its work

December 1, 2025

The Florida state capital building in Tallahassee.

Coral Gables delegation in Tallahassee to get early start on legislative session

December 1, 2025

Grassy area with large trees on University Drive, the location approved for preliminary dog-park plans.

Bark park surprise: Neighbors want city to paws plan

November 27, 2025

Illustration of a home’s septic tank and drainfield system, showing how wastewater moves through soil — the type of graphic used in city workshops explaining septic-to-sewer planning.

No septic-to-sewer mandate exists, says Coral Gables

November 27, 2025

The Coral Gables Board of Adjustment will convene Monday, Dec. 1, at 9 a.m. in the municipal building located at 427 Biltmore Way

Variance requests headline next Board of Adjustment meeting

November 27, 2025

Inside Chapman’s dining hall, the Rotary team lined a long serving table loaded with trays of turkey, stuffing, macaroni and cheese, greens, potatoes, casseroles, and desserts.

Hundreds fed as Coral Gables Rotarians mark 23 years of Thanksgiving service

November 27, 2025

The Coral Gables Planning and Zoning Board seated at the dais during the Nov. 18 meeting as a staff presenter speaks at the podium; board members are debating the proposed conservation-based TDR ordinance.

Plan to trade preservation for density clears board in 4–3 vote

November 24, 2025

A daylight view of the three adjacent Aragon Avenue parking lots in Coral Gables, showing the darker city-owned lots on either side of the lighter private lot, with surrounding residential buildings and palm trees.

Coral Gables moves to lease Aragon Ave. lots to boost short-term parking

November 24, 2025

Side-by-side image showing close-up pavers on one half and the trunk of a shade tree with surrounding grass on the other, illustrating the city’s push for fewer hardscape areas and more canopy trees in parks built by developers.

City considers new green-space rules for parks built by developers

November 24, 2025

Split image showing the Church of the Little Flower’s restored altar and reredos on the left and the newly gilded cúpola on the right, part of a $6 million interior renovation.

Little Flower blossoms with a $6 million makeover

November 20, 2025

Grassy area with large trees on University Drive, the location approved for preliminary dog-park plans.

New dog park planned across from Coral Gables Library

November 20, 2025

Jewelry pop-up table on Miracle Mile with displays, plants, and a coral tablecloth.

City launches Miracle Mile pop-up pilot as Small Business Saturday approaches

November 20, 2025

Architectural rendering of the proposed 760 Ponce de Leon Boulevard project, showing a multi-story Mediterranean-influenced building that is part of a coordinated redevelopment requiring multiple land-use approvals.

Mixed-use project north of 8th St. gets initial commission OK

November 20, 2025

Several black rideshare SUVs parked closely together around Cocoplum Circle, filling nearly all available spaces on a sunny afternoon.

Rideshare surge sparks safety concerns — and a new debate at City Hall

November 17, 2025

Aerial photograph of downtown Coral Gables showing mid-rise Mediterranean-style buildings, modern glass offices, and dense urban blocks, with greener residential areas visible toward the horizon.

New land-preservation plan heads to Planning Board

November 17, 2025

A picture of Coral Gables City Hall renovations.

City Hall restoration faces Preservation Board review

November 17, 2025

Uprooted live oak tree lying on its side near construction fencing and debris in Gables Estates.

Live oak toppled in Gables Estates highlights packed Code Enforcement agenda

November 17, 2025

Sergio Leymarie, the sole attendee at a Coral Gables BID resident roundtable, speaks across a conference table with city economic development director Belkys Perez and consulting staff.

Only one resident showed up — But his message may shape Coral Gables’ new BID

November 14, 2025

Architectural rendering of the proposed 760 Ponce de Leon Boulevard project, showing a multi-story Mediterranean-influenced building that is part of a coordinated redevelopment requiring multiple land-use approvals.

Commission to weigh N. Gables redevelopment plan, historic appeal and new ethics rules

November 14, 2025

Wide grassy field at Blue Road Park in Coral Gables, with large shade trees and a parked vehicle beneath them, the site at the center of a recent discussion over the city’s park-naming process.

Board pushes back after mayor bypasses park-naming rules

November 13, 2025

Fred Couceyro, the city’s community recreation director, and members of Carl Enis’s family, including his brother Edward, unveiled a plaque renaming the park and telling the story of Enis and his fellow soldiers November 11.

Coral Gables honors fallen airman with Old Cutler Park renaming

November 13, 2025

Devin Jaramillo in Coral Gables Police Department uniform holding a plaque after receiving the 2023 Officer of the Month award. He was later killed in the line of duty as a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s deputy in 2025.

An outpouring of grief for slain former Coral Gables officer

November 10, 2025

City tenants include: The Biltmore Hotel, the Shops at Merrick Park, the Coral Gables Library, Birdie Bistro and Fritz & Franz Bierhaus.

Inside Coral Gables’ $4.4 million city rent roll

November 10, 2025

Graphic promoting Coral Gables’ biannual Recycling Drive-Thru event, featuring a car icon with a recycling symbol above it.

Recycling, shredding and donations: Coral Gables cleans up on Nov. 15

November 10, 2025

Side-by-side image showing the cover of Advent with St. Thérèse of Lisieux, featuring a stained-glass depiction of the saint holding a banner reading “Follow Him,” and a portrait of Coral Gables Commissioner Ariel Fernandez.

From City Hall to the nativity: Fernandez pens a Christmas devotional

November 10, 2025

View of Miracle Mile in downtown Coral Gables at dusk, showing palm trees in the median, storefronts lit along both sides, and cars moving through the street where the city is studying a new business taxing district.

BID 2.0: City moves toward new downtown taxing district

November 6, 2025

A close-up of a white envelope labeled “City of Coral Gables Planning & Zoning” with the official city seal and a large red stamp reading “FRAUD ALERT.”

Fake city letter demands money from applicant, officials warn of wider scam

November 6, 2025

Shaded green triangle park at 7700 Old Cutler Road in Coral Gables, surrounded by banyan and oak trees, soon to be renamed in honor of Staff Sergeant Carl Philippe Enis, a fallen U.S. Air Force pararescueman.

Coral Gables to honor fallen hero with park renaming

November 6, 2025

Side-by-side images showing a black septic tank being installed in a trench on the left and a Coral Gables sewer pump station with equipment and access covers on the right, illustrating the city’s proposed shift from septic systems to a centralized sewer network.

$400 million and counting: Residents push back on costly septic-to-sewer plan

November 6, 2025

The Coral Gables Commission voted to advance the “Carved by Nature” design for the proposed Mobility Hub, shown here in a rendering as viewed from Miracle Mile.

ANALYSIS: Coral Gables’ defense of its 145-foot Mobility Hub rings hollow

November 3, 2025

Aerial photo of Miracle Mile in downtown Coral Gables showing tree-lined streets, parked cars, and surrounding commercial buildings as the city considers plans to attract more visitors and strengthen the retail corridor.

Pop-ups, art and ‘signature days’: Coral Gables’ push to make downtown buzz

November 3, 2025

Former Coral Gables Mayor Dorothy Thomson speaks at the City Commission podium during the 45th anniversary celebration of Coral Gables Crime Watch, with police officers and attendees seated and standing behind her at City Hall on Oct. 28.

Crime Watch, sculptures and a kidney match: What you missed at Coral Gables City Hall

November 3, 2025

Architectural rendering of the restored Coral Gables City Hall courtyard, featuring palm trees, flowering trees, and people walking along paved paths in front of the historic limestone façade.

Coral Gables finally greenlights long-awaited City Hall restoration

October 30, 2025

The proposed “University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay,” a rezoning initiative that would allow high-rise, mixed-use development directly across from the University of Miami and its Metrorail station.

Coral Gables scrambles to regain control of project across from UM after developer bolts to county

October 30, 2025

The Coral Gables Commission voted to advance the “Carved by Nature” design for the proposed Mobility Hub, shown here in a rendering as viewed from Miracle Mile.

Controversial Mobility Hub clears key hurdle despite split commission and height concerns

October 30, 2025

A pie chart titled “General Fund Operating Revenue by Type” shows Coral Gables’ 2025–26 budget distribution: property taxes account for $137.5 million (63.2%), other city fees and taxes $72.6 million (33.3%), and intergovernmental revenue $7.6 million (3.5%).

Coral Gables weighs how Tallahassee’s tax-cut plans could cost the city millions

October 30, 2025

Coral Gables Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson lights a candle at an Interfaith Ceremony for Unity and Peace in the courtyard of City Hall on October 27.

City’s Interfaith event focuses on unity, community and peace

October 27, 2025

Side-by-side portraits of Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Raquel Regalado, whose District 7 seat will open in 2028.

Mayor Vince Lago hints at bid for Regalado’s seat — then walks it back

October 27, 2025

The Coral Gables Trolley will launch a new east-west route in November

All aboard the Southern Loop: Coral Gables’ new east-west trolley route debuts Nov. 3

October 27, 2025

Photo collage of Coral Gables Senior High’s 75th anniversary celebration. Scenes include emcees Mike Lowell and Ronald Yacoub sharing the stage, School Board Chair Mari Tere Rojas leading the Gablettes and cheerleaders, alumni and former athletes being recognized, the packed auditorium audience, the Cavaliers marching band performing, and Friends of Gables High organizers and alumni posing together in the courtyard beneath red-and-white balloons.

Gables High turns 75 — and Cavaliers come home to celebrate

October 27, 2025

The Coral Gables Commission voted to advance the “Carved by Nature” design for the proposed Mobility Hub, shown here in a rendering as viewed from Miracle Mile.

Mobility Hub, expanded ethics rules and downtown stimulus top Commission agenda

October 23, 2025

Tree-lined street in Coral Gables with large banyan trees arching overhead, creating a shaded green tunnel. The image highlights the city’s extensive tree canopy, a focus of recent discussion by the Budget and Audit Advisory Board.

Budget Board balances numbers and nature

October 23, 2025

View looking north on Ponce de Leon Boulevard from Menores Avenue in Coral Gables, showing cars driving between existing medians and palm trees near downtown, the corridor where the city’s Ponce Phase III traffic-calming project will begin.

One traffic calming project to start on Ponce, another to end on Coral Way

October 23, 2025

The proposed “University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay,” a rezoning initiative that would allow high-rise, mixed-use development directly across from the University of Miami and its Metrorail station.

Commission to weigh high-rise overlay near University of Miami station

October 23, 2025

Mayor Lago puts transparency and preservation at the center of city’s agenda

October 20, 2025

Commissioner Melissa Castro poses with Deputy General Counsel at Florida League of Cities David Cruz (far left) and Mayor of Bay Harbor Islands Joshua D. Fuller at a recent conference in Orlando. Fuller is chair of the League’s Development, Code Compliance, and Redevelopment Committee and Castro its vice chair.

Castro finds dais relief beyond the Gables, rising in Florida League of Cities

October 20, 2025

ity of Coral Gables Municipal Parking sign for Lot 7 with cars and palm trees visible near Miracle Mile.

Locating parking in downtown Coral Gables just got easier

October 20, 2025

Two people performing weighted lunges in a gym, emphasizing strength and control.

From monkey attacks to mindfulness: UM experts explain the muscle of resilience

October 20, 2025

PBS travel series spotlights City Beautiful for its centennial

October 16, 2025

ide-by-side headshots of Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago and Commissioner Melissa Castro, who exchanged pointed remarks during the Sept. 12, 2025, city budget hearing.

ANALYSIS: Latest Lago–Castro clash shows what Coral Gables Commission has become

October 16, 2025

Coral Gables City Hall, where commissioners voted in May to change the city’s election calendar. A recent court ruling in Miami has cast new legal uncertainty over that decision.

Coral Gables to hold interfaith event after calls for unity on Oct. 7 commemoration

October 16, 2025

City sanitation crews using a grapple truck to load yard and household waste into a heavy-duty collection vehicle on a residential street.

Commission advances strategic plan, rezoning, conservation efforts and honors civic legacy

October 16, 2025

Satellite image showing two swirling hurricane systems—Humberto (right) and Imelda (left)—in close proximity over the Atlantic Ocean. The Bahamas, southeastern U.S., and Caribbean Sea are partially visible beneath cloud cover, illustrating the Fujiwhara effect as the storms interact.

A waltz over water, but no landfall dance

October 13, 2025

Pie chart showing Coral Gables resident ratings of city responsiveness based on 216 votes. Segments include: 62% Poor (red), 18.5% Fair (orange), 13% Excellent (light blue), and 6.5% Good (dark blue). Title reads "Coral Gables responsiveness ratings.

Coral Gables government overwhelmingly unresponsive, finds poll

October 13, 2025

Front view of 1540 Trevino Ave. in Coral Gables, showing gazebo and decorative elements cited in code enforcement case.

Repeat offenders, violations at historic homes top city’s 44-case code crackdown

October 12, 2025

Two-story Colonial Revival–style home at 607 University Drive, partially shaded by trees, with a red front door, blue shutters, and brick driveway leading to a gated entrance.

Historic Preservation Board to weigh designations, renovations and gazebo expansion

October 12, 2025

POLL: How would you rate the Coral Gables government’s responsiveness to community concerns — including those of residents, business owners and other stakeholders?

October 12, 2025

Coral Gables has gone to the dogs — in the best possible way

October 9, 2025

Coral Gables City Commission members seated at the dais during a tense debate over a proposed decorum ordinance on September 25, 2025.

Advisory boards: Coral Gables Commission undermines our work

October 9, 2025

The property at 635 Anastasia Avenue, with its twin next door at 627, sits across from Somerset Academy Gables and caddy-corner from the Coral Gables Youth Center. Both parcels are the subject of a proposed zoning change before the Planning and Zoning Board.

Coral Gables weighs zoning shift near Youth Center, decorum rules and lawsuit

October 9, 2025

Close-up of the Coral Gables City Hall clock tower with the American flag in the foreground. No other flags are present.

ANALYSIS: When cities weigh in on global conflict, silence may speak loudest

October 6, 2025

A woman walks along the edge of the road at Granada Golf Course as a white SUV approaches from behind on the same narrow lane, with no sidewalk visible.

Commissioners urge swift action on Granada Golf Course running path

October 6, 2025

Coral Gables City Hall, where strong revenues meet stalled execution—revealing a growing gap between budgeted ambition and real-world delivery.

Coral Gables suspends plan to honor Israeli victims

October 6, 2025

A large number "75" filled with black-and-white photos of students, athletes, and class groups overlays a red-tinted collage of historic yearbook images. The words “Celebrating 75 Years of Gables High” appear in bold white lettering.

Coral Gables High turns 75 — and it’s throwing itself a blowout party

October 2, 2025

The Coral Gables Trolley will launch a new east-west route in November

Southern Loop trolley set to launch November 3, connecting Douglas Station to Red Road

October 2, 2025

Three women wearing brightly colored traditional Andalusian dresses and floral headpieces smile at the camera during the Feria de Sevilla, with a crowd and hanging lanterns lining the sunlit street behind them.

Coral Gables loses Spanish cultural event; Council members want to know why

October 2, 2025

National Night Out a chance to meet first responders at Temple Judea

October 2, 2025

Coral Gables City Commission members seated at the dais during a tense debate over a proposed decorum ordinance on September 25, 2025.

Coral Gables adopts new decorum rules after heated debate

September 29, 2025

Cars parked in the west lot of the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables at sunset, with the hotel’s tower in the background. The lot is slated for paid parking and infrastructure upgrades.

Coral Gables Commission OKs Biltmore paid parking, confirms Alvarez, defers mayor’s Plan

September 29, 2025

Bill Kerdyk, Les Standiford, and Chip Withers stand in front of Coral Gables City Hall holding copies of their new book Coral Gables: From Bankruptcy to Beauty, ahead of its October 3 launch at the Coral Gables Museum.

15 decades in the city, 40 years on the dais inform new book on Coral Gables’ century

September 29, 2025

An orange valet umbrella stand on a tree-lined street in Downtown Coral Gables, with palm trees, buildings, and parked cars in the background.

Coral Gables increases valet fee — but adds an extra hour of parking

September 29, 2025

Illustration of the Israeli flag, which was at the center of a Coral Gables City Commission resolution that sparked community debate over symbolic representation and remembrance.

ANALYSIS: Why Coral Gables insisted on Israeli symbolism despite resident opposition

September 25, 2025

Coral Gables City Commission seated during the final 2026 budget hearing on September 25, where commissioners approved a $313.6 million budget and debated pet projects and cost-of-living adjustments.

Coral Gables passes $313.6 million budget as tempers flare over pet projects

September 25, 2025

The Gondola Building, a 1920s Mediterranean Revival structure on the Biltmore Hotel grounds, once ferried guests up the ridge by tram. After decades of neglect, part of its façade collapsed in November 2021, igniting debate over whether Coral Gables can—and will—save such aging landmarks. (Photo: Wendy Cook)

Commission backs rebuilding Gondola Building, eyes state approval for new location

September 25, 2025

Coral Gables City Hall at night with a blue light overlay, showing a preview of how the landmark will be illuminated on Oct. 7 for a community remembrance.

Commission chooses lighting and remembrance banner over Israeli flag at City Hall

September 25, 2025

Mayor Vince Lago speaking at the Coral Gables City Commission dais, presenting policy materials.

Mayor Vince Lago seeks Commission backing for his 2025–2027 Strategic Plan

September 22, 2025

The historic Gondola Building sits beside a waterway in Coral Gables with the Biltmore Hotel visible in the background.

Commission to decide Gondola Building’s future, board nominee and on a flag that divides

September 22, 2025

Coral Gables City Commission seated during the final 2026 budget hearing on September 25, where commissioners approved a $313.6 million budget and debated pet projects and cost-of-living adjustments.

Coral Gables set to finalize $313.6 million budget, millage

September 22, 2025

Coral Gables HR Director Raquel Elejabarrieta is stepping down after leading the city’s investigation into improper sick leave payouts in the Solid Waste Division.

Coral Gables HR director resigns after leading Solid Waste sick leave investigation

September 22, 2025

TRANSCRIPT: Mayor Vince Lago’s 2025 State of the City address

September 18, 2025

Mayor Vince Lago speaks at a podium during his fifth State of the City address at the Biltmore Hotel, flanked by American flags and Chamber branding.

In State of the City address, Mayor Lago urges support for April 2026 ballot issues

September 18, 2025

Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson speaks into a microphone while seated at a panel discussion on zoning preemption, alongside Assistant Planning and Zoning Director Jennifer Garcia, City of Miami Building Director Ed Santamaria, moderator Karen Swain, and developer Venny Torre at the Coral Gables Museum during a Gables Good Government forum.

State, county laws override Coral Gables zoning

September 18, 2025

Image shows the crosswalk in front of Coral Gables City Hall now painted over in plain gray with standard white stripes. An inset in the upper right corner displays the original design—vibrant, multicolored geometric bands by artist Carlos Cruz-Diez—before it was removed under a new Florida law banning non-standard street markings.

Florida law wipes colorful Coral Gables crosswalk

September 18, 2025

ide-by-side headshots of Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago and Commissioner Melissa Castro, who exchanged pointed remarks during the Sept. 12, 2025, city budget hearing.

ANALYSIS: Steady taxes, sharp elbows

September 15, 2025

Group photo of Coral Gables officials and residents cutting a ceremonial ribbon at Mayor Dorothy Thomson Park on Sept. 12, including city commissioners, the mayor, and members of the Thomson and Morris families.

A tribute in yellow brick: Coral Gables dedicates Mayor Dorothy Thomson Park

September 15, 2025

The property at 635 Anastasia Avenue, with its twin next door at 627, sits across from Somerset Academy Gables and caddy-corner from the Coral Gables Youth Center. Both parcels are the subject of a proposed zoning change before the Planning and Zoning Board.

Planning Board to revisit Anastasia rezoning, weigh North Ponce mixed-use plan

September 15, 2025

Former Coral Gables Commissioner Kirk Menendez addresses the City Commission from the podium during a meeting on his Planning and Zoning Board nomination.

In unprecedented move, Commission blocks Menendez Planning Board nomination after heated debate

September 11, 2025

Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago faces a cease-and-desist letter from the firefighters union’s attorney after making pointed remarks about IAFF Local 1210 President David Perez during the July 1 City Commission meeting.

Coral Gables to tighten decorum rules after Mayor Lago declares, ‘my generosity has come to an end’

September 11, 2025

Illustration of the Israeli flag, which was at the center of a Coral Gables City Commission resolution that sparked community debate over symbolic representation and remembrance.

Mayor retreats on Israeli flag plan after commissioner, residents push back

September 11, 2025

Rendering of a proposed Mediterranean-style façade for Coral Gables’ Mobility Hub, which officials explained was unworkable because of site limits and airflow requirements.

Current Mobility Hub design backed as height, land questions persist

September 11, 2025

In $308 million budget, Coral Gables faces tension over taxes and debt

September 8, 2025

Coral Gables City Commission seated during the final 2026 budget hearing on September 25, where commissioners approved a $313.6 million budget and debated pet projects and cost-of-living adjustments.

Coral Gables to weigh millions in assessments for fire, trash and neighborhood security

September 8, 2025

Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago pens Washington Post op-ed on GOP environmental strategy

September 8, 2025

The Coral Gables City Commission will consider the nomination of former commissioner Kirk Menendez to the Planning and Zoning Board on Wednesday, September 10.

Millage rate, Planning Board appointment lead Coral Gables Commission agenda

September 4, 2025

Belkys Perez, director of the city’s Economic Development Department, told board members that a marketing campaign will soon be launched to highlight the PAP and send a clear message that Coral Gables is committed to being “business friendly.”

Coral Gables to launch marketing campaign to boost Permitting Assistance Program

September 4, 2025

The city’s signature culinary celebration, Taste the Gables, returns in full flavor for July, showcasing more than 70 local restaurants with prix-fixe menus, exclusive promotions, and limited-time specials designed to tempt tastebuds and boost business during South Florida’s steamy off-season.

Taste of the Gables proves a feast for business and community

September 4, 2025

Pope Leo XIV extends his hand in blessing as Coral Gables Commissioner Ariel Fernandez, his wife Monica, and their son Stephen present gifts, including a cross and the St. Theresa Catholic School mascot, during an audience at the Vatican.

Commissioner Fernandez, family granted Papal audience at the Vatican

September 4, 2025

An autonomous delivery robot rolls along a Coral Gables sidewalk. Commissioners raised concerns about the machines blocking crosswalks and crowding pedestrians, even as the debate mixed with humor on the dais.

Robots on the sidewalk: Coral Gables weighs rules for delivery devices

September 1, 2025

Calendar page for April 2026 with Tuesday, April 21 circled in red to mark the scheduled Coral Gables referendum.

ANALYSIS: April referendum on election shift and governance measures tests cost, trust and identity

September 1, 2025

(L-r) FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee COO Ray Martinez, CEO and President Alina Hudak and legendary soccer announcer Andrés Cantor field questions At the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Annual Conference Closing Session on Aug. 22 at the Biltmore Hotel.

Coral Gables Chamber Conference closes with World Cup update

September 1, 2025

Coral Gables Police Chief Ed Hudak, who called the hiring surge a ‘team victory,’ said bringing on 10 percent of the department’s workforce in a single year was ‘amazing.’

Coral Gables Police on track to hire 37 officers in ‘record-setting effort’

September 1, 2025

Coral Gables’ conditional referendum on moving city elections to November would be conducted entirely by mail in April 2026, requiring voters to rely on the postal system to cast their ballots.

Coral Gables to put election date change, other measures on conditional 2026 ballot

August 28, 2025

The Coral Gables Commission voted to advance the “Carved by Nature” design for the proposed Mobility Hub, shown here in a rendering as viewed from Miracle Mile.

Coral Gables commission revives Mobility Hub with ‘Carved by Nature’ design

August 28, 2025

Sue Kawalerski, left, was removed from the Planning and Zoning Board in a 3–1 commission vote on August 26. Commissioner Melissa Castro has nominated former Commissioner Kirk Menendez to fill the vacancy.

Rare commission vote removes board member; former commissioner nominated as successor

August 28, 2025

The Coral Gables City Commission voted Tuesday to hire outside counsel to pursue additional records from the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center Association.

Coral Gables commission hires outside counsel in Youth Center records dispute

August 28, 2025

Chef Calvin Harris prepared a meal at the Coral Gables firehouse for his son-in-law, Walby Othello, marking Othello’s first year with the department. Firefighters gathered around the table as Harris shared dishes seasoned with his spice blends. (Photo by Rafael Hernandez)

Rookie firefighter marks his first year with a family recipe

August 25, 2025

Coral Gables City Manager Peter Iglesias, left, asked Planning and Zoning Board member Sue Kawalerski, right, to resign before placing her removal on the commission’s agenda.

Coral Gables City Manager Peter Iglesias asked planning board member to resign, now wants commission to remove her

August 25, 2025

Two city-owned surface parking lots on Aragon Avenue are at the center of a proposed development opposed by the Coral Gables Parking Advisory Board.

Parking board urges city to reject Aragon Avenue development

August 25, 2025

Parking spaces in Coral Gables are among the 5,300 locations now covered by the ParkMobile app.

Coral Gables launches ParkMobile for 5,300 city spaces

August 25, 2025

ide-by-side headshots of Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago and Commissioner Melissa Castro, who exchanged pointed remarks during the Sept. 12, 2025, city budget hearing.

2026 or 2027? Political foes set stage for special election showdown

August 21, 2025

Kirk Menendez, president of the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center Association, following his presentation to the Coral Gables Rotary Club on August 21.

Youth Center history shared as Association prepares response to city’s demand

August 21, 2025

A cluster of planned and approved developments in North Gables shows more than 900 new residential units concentrated within a few blocks, raising questions of concurrency and infrastructure capacity.

ANALYSIS: New density, old strains — Concurrency and the future of North Gables

August 21, 2025

Ecuador’s ties to Coral Gables through the Sister Cities program came under review at the International Affairs Coordinating Council.

Ecuador strikes out twice in Coral Gables’ Sister Cities debate

August 21, 2025

ide-by-side headshots of Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago and Commissioner Melissa Castro, who exchanged pointed remarks during the Sept. 12, 2025, city budget hearing.

Rival memos deepen rift over Coral Gables election date change

August 18, 2025

The End of Summer Ice Cream Social will close out Senior Citizens Week in Coral Gables. (Photo: Shutterstock).

Senior Citizens Week under way in Coral Gables

August 18, 2025

A reader poll, conducted August 11 to 18, highlights early divisions over Mayor Vince Lago’s third term.

Majority strongly disapprove of Vince Lago’s performance as Coral Gables mayor, poll finds

August 18, 2025

Renderings of two major North Gables residential projects: Ponce 8 (left), a 16-story building by Shoma Group on SW Eighth Street, and The Aurelian, a 12-story development by Empira Group on East Ponce de Leon Blvd. (Photos: Shoma Group and Empira Group)

Two blocks apart, projects will add 362 apartments to North Gables

August 18, 2025

The End of Summer Ice Cream Social will close out Senior Citizens Week in Coral Gables. (Photo: Shutterstock).

Coral Gables marks Senior Citizens Week with full slate of free events

August 14, 2025

POLL: Do you approve or disapprove of how Vince Lago is handling his job as mayor of Coral Gables?

August 11, 2025

Miami-Dade County Commissioner Raquel Regalado speaks at a July Planning and Zoning Board meeting in support of the University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay.

Planning & Zoning Board meeting turns tense over treatment of county commissioner

August 11, 2025

Planning and Zoning Board Members Robert Behar and Sue Kawalerski exchange sharp words during an August 13 Coral Gables Planning Board meeting over the treatment of Miami-Dade County Commissioner Raquel Regalado at a prior session.

ANALYSIS: Planning board clash hints at political subtext and competing definitions of respect

August 11, 2025

The Gondola Building, a 1920s Mediterranean Revival structure on the Biltmore Hotel grounds, once ferried guests up the ridge by tram. After decades of neglect, part of its façade collapsed in November 2021, igniting debate over whether Coral Gables can—and will—save such aging landmarks. (Photo: Wendy Cook)

Biltmore Hotel Gondola Building’s fate returns to the spotlight

August 11, 2025

The property at 635 Anastasia Avenue, with its twin next door at 627, sits across from Somerset Academy Gables and caddy-corner from the Coral Gables Youth Center. Both parcels are the subject of a proposed zoning change before the Planning and Zoning Board.

Zoning reversion proposed for parcels near Coral Gables Youth Center and Somerset Academy

August 11, 2025

A file photo of a Coral Gables police crossing guard at work in a school zone. With classes resuming next week, the city is implementing new speed cameras and urging drivers to slow down and stay alert. (Photo: City of Coral Gables)

Back-to-school safety emphasized as classes set to resume

August 7, 2025

The first-ever Youth World Cup, organized by the FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee, will run from September through May 2026, with championship rounds in Miami just days before the FIFA World Cup begins.

World Cup Host Committee to launch first U.S. Youth World Cup

August 7, 2025

Peafowl walks across a driveway, a familiar sight in several neighborhoods. Under a new city policy, residents can now request humane removal by licensed professionals.

Peacock proliferation spurs Coral Gables policy aimed at humane removal

August 7, 2025

Heledy Fleites, 79, was tending her front garden near the Granada Golf Course when a hooded man ripped the gold cross her mother had given her from around her neck. After six decades in Coral Gables, she says the “City Beautiful” no longer feels like home.

Stolen cross, shattered trust: One woman’s plea for a safer Coral Gables

August 7, 2025

The election of Richard Lara (right) to the City Commission in April, replacing former Commissioner Kirk Menendez (left), gave Mayor Vince Lago and Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson a reliable third vote—turning last term’s minority into a unified majority that has controlled every divided vote this term.

ANALYSIS: Recast Coral Gables City Commission flips voting script

August 4, 2025

A controversial mixed-use project proposed for the site of one of Coral Gables’ rare biblical gardens returns to the city’s Board of Architects on Thursday, August 7 at 10:30 a.m., marking yet another appearance before the design review panel.

Controversial Phoenetia Avenue redevelopment returns to Coral Gables Board of Architects

August 4, 2025

The University of Miami has named Joel Hassman Samuels as its new executive vice president for academic affairs and provost.

University of Miami names Joel H. Samuels as new provost

August 4, 2025

Coral Gables Commissioner Melissa Castro renewed her call to repeal the city’s election ordinance after a state appeals court struck down a similar measure in Miami—but her request for a special meeting was denied for lack of support.

Coral Gables Commission denies Castro’s push to revisit election rescheduling after latest Miami ruling

July 31, 2025

Coral Gables Police Chief Ed Hudak, who called the hiring surge a ‘team victory,’ said bringing on 10 percent of the department’s workforce in a single year was ‘amazing.’

Coral Gables Police Chief Hudak praises new dispatch system after first year

July 31, 2025

Coral Gables reports strong revenues, uneven spending across departments

July 31, 2025

Coral Gables City Hall, where strong revenues meet stalled execution—revealing a growing gap between budgeted ambition and real-world delivery.

ANALYSIS: Can Coral Gables keep pace with its ambitions?

July 31, 2025

Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago faces a cease-and-desist letter from the firefighters union’s attorney after making pointed remarks about IAFF Local 1210 President David Perez during the July 1 City Commission meeting.

Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago receives cease-and-desist letter over fire union president comments

July 28, 2025

Coral Gables has earned national recognition for its leadership in sustainable development.

Coral Gables earns national recognition for leadership in green building and urban resilience

July 28, 2025

Another project at 1132 Asturia Avenue proposes reorganizing interior spaces, fenestration modifications, a new pool and site improvements.

Coral Gables Board of Architects to review new homes, additions and murals at July 31 meeting

July 28, 2025

The Coral Gables Trolley will launch a new east-west route in November

Coral Gables Trolley to unveil east-west route as part of pilot program

July 28, 2025

Ponce de Leon Middle School, which itself showed strong improvement, jumping from a “C” to a “B.”

Public schools in Coral Gables earn high marks, leaders applaud progress

July 24, 2025

Roy Black, legendary criminal defense attorney, dies at 80

July 24, 2025

Ashutosh Agarwal, associate professor of biomedical engineering, holds the eye-ECMO device that his lab created as part of the whole eye transplant project led by Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. The device was recently able to keep a human eye alive outside of the body for several hours. Photos: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami.

University of Miami is paving the way for human eye transplants

July 24, 2025

Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre dedicates the Dr. Lawrence and Barbara Stein Center for the Performing Arts, honoring the visionary founders who saved the historic Coral Gables landmark and helped build one of South Florida’s leading cultural institutions.

Actors’ Playhouse dedicates the Dr. Lawrence and Barbara Stein Center for the Performing Arts

July 24, 2025

Coral Gables Commissioner Melissa Castro has led opposition to the city’s election date change and says the Miami ruling validates her concerns.

ANALYSIS: What Miami’s election ruling reveals—and why Coral Gables may be next

July 21, 2025

In a decision issued Monday, Judge Valerie Manno Schurr ruled that Miami’s effort to delay its 2025 municipal election until 2026 by commission ordinance was unconstitutional because it extended the terms of sitting elected officials without voter consent.

Decision in Miami case puts Coral Gables election change under new legal scrutiny

July 21, 2025

Historic stone markers are among Coral Gables’ most recognizable architectural elements. The city is exploring what to install first on U.S. 1 that will be similar in its impact.

Coral Gables studies new entrance markers to distinguish city borders

July 21, 2025

The board will discuss ways to mitigate speeding—especially San Vicente Street—with residents calling for speed bumps or other traffic-calming measures.

Coral Gables Transportation Advisory Board to elect leadership; discuss bridge closures, speed bumps

July 21, 2025

Chelsea Granell, Mayor Vince Lago’s former chief of staff and a longtime City Hall staffer, was appointed Coral Gables’ governmental affairs director last month.

Chelsea Granell, Mayor Vince Lago’s former chief of staff, promoted to Coral Gables Governmental Affairs Director

July 17, 2025

Coral Gables City Commission seated during the final 2026 budget hearing on September 25, where commissioners approved a $313.6 million budget and debated pet projects and cost-of-living adjustments.

Annual ethics training for Coral Gables City Commissioners set for July 22

July 17, 2025

Caffe Vialetto announced it will close next month after more than a quarter century in Coral Gables.

Beloved Caffe Vialetto to close after 26 years in Coral Gables

July 17, 2025

University of Miami surpasses $2.65 billion in landmark ‘Ever Brighter’ campaign

July 16, 2025

Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago faces a cease-and-desist letter from the firefighters union’s attorney after making pointed remarks about IAFF Local 1210 President David Perez during the July 1 City Commission meeting.

ANALYSIS: Mayor’s scrutiny of Youth Center oversight revives long-running tensions

July 14, 2025

In the first two weeks of April, during the final stretch of Coral Gables’ municipal election season, Mayor Vince Lago’s political action committee, Coral Gables First, raised $152,250 and spent $180,086, according to newly filed campaign finance records.

Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago’s PAC raised $152,250 in April

July 14, 2025

The city alleges demolition by neglect of a historically designated structure at 1021 Hardee Road.

Docket full as Coral Gables Code Enforcement Board to meet July 16

July 14, 2025

The Coral Gables City Commission voted Tuesday to hire outside counsel to pursue additional records from the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center Association.

Coral Gables launches probe into Youth Center Association

July 10, 2025

A long-anticipated renovation of Phillips Park in Coral Gables is set to move forward this fall.

Phillips Park renovation to begin this fall, with roadway improvements deferred

July 10, 2025

152 Almeria Avenue is cited for repainting a building in a historic district without approval.

Coral Gables construction board to weigh unpermitted work, historic violations

July 10, 2025

The Coral Gables City Commission voted to direct the police department to initiate an investigation into allegations of “phishing” made against Commissioner Ariel Fernandez in an anonymous blog post published last month.

Commission calls for Fernandez ‘phishing’ investigation

July 7, 2025

A newly released letter from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) identifies eight areas the Coral Gables Fire Department must address before reaccreditation can proceed.

Reaccreditation report details Coral Gables Fire Department documentation gaps

July 7, 2025

This year's Gables Fourth at the iconic Biltmore Hotel celebration featured costumed reenactors, music, fireworks and a drone show which was a first this year at the fourth. (PHOTOS: Noomi Herran, Fabio Rodriguez for the City of Coral Gables)

Gables Fourth celebration lights up ‘City Beautiful’ sky

July 7, 2025

Coral Gables is drawing from reserves to sustain service growth and infrastructure.

ANALYSIS: Coral Gables relies on reserves to balance budget, raising sustainability concerns

July 7, 2025

The Coral Gables City Commission voted to replace the original wood windows at City Hall with steel-framed units.

Commission approves steel window replacements at City Hall despite historic preservation concerns

July 3, 2025

Coral Gables Commissioner Melissa Castro has led opposition to the city’s election date change and says the Miami ruling validates her concerns.

Commission censures Castro for seeking AG’s legal opinion

July 3, 2025

The proposed “University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay,” a rezoning initiative that would allow high-rise, mixed-use development directly across from the University of Miami and its Metrorail station.

Coral Gables Planning Board advances high-rise rezoning near UM metro station

July 3, 2025

Coral Gables proposes $308.2 million budget, keeps tax rate flat for 11th year

July 3, 2025

A picture of Coral Gables City Hall renovations.

Commission to vote on steel windows at City Hall despite specialists’ opposition

June 30, 2025

Among those speaking at the rally outside FIFA’s office in Coral Gables June 30 was local filmmaker Billy Corben who criticized the county’s approach to fan safety.

Protesters rally at FIFA’s Coral Gables offices over immigration enforcement at soccer matches

June 29, 2025

A paralyzed United States military veteran has been implanted with the groundbreaking Neuralink brain-computer device by surgeons at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis and the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. (Photo: The University of Miami)

Paralyzed vet implanted with Neuralink device at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis

June 28, 2025

The creation of a new “University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay” would open the door to more high-rise development on U.S.1 across from the University of Miami Metrorail Station.

Coral Gables Planning Board to weigh major land-use shift

June 26, 2025

Coral Gables alleges two protected oaks were cut down at 8245 Los Pinos Circle in the city right-of-way without permits.

Tree abuse, obstructions, illegal dumping dominate Coral Gables Code Enforcement docket

June 26, 2025

University of Miami students build a plane in 1931 (Photo: University of Miami)

University of Miami’s College of Engineering: Legacy built for what’s next

June 26, 2025

A newly released letter from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) identifies eight areas the Coral Gables Fire Department must address before reaccreditation can proceed.

Coral Gables Fire Department’s reaccreditation deferred

June 23, 2025

Commission on Fire Accreditation International accreditation is hard to earn.

ANALYSIS: Why deferral matters to Fire Department, those it serves

June 23, 2025

A proposed development would transform the parking lot at 265 Minorca Avenue into a four-story building across from the city’s public safety building.

Minorca Ave. mixed-use project, daycare expansion headline Coral Gables Design Review meeting

June 23, 2025

The city’s signature culinary celebration, Taste the Gables, returns in full flavor for July, showcasing more than 70 local restaurants with prix-fixe menus, exclusive promotions, and limited-time specials designed to tempt tastebuds and boost business during South Florida’s steamy off-season.

A July to savor: ‘Taste the Gables’ returns with 70+ restaurants, flavors and flair

June 23, 2025

Maria Cruz, a vocal opponent of Mayor Lago, says she’d love to call a truce—but it’s not up to her.

What’s with Maria and the mayor?

June 19, 2025

Studies show that school-age children lose up to 30 percent of their academic skills over the summer months, particularly in reading and math.

How to help kids avoid the ‘Summer Slide,’ according to University of Miami

June 19, 2025

Coral Gables City Hall, where commissioners voted in May to change the city’s election calendar. A recent court ruling in Miami has cast new legal uncertainty over that decision.

Historic Preservation Association to host Coral Gables City Hall window presentation

June 19, 2025

Coral Gables City Hall today. (Left) Shoring in place above the assistant city manager's desk where a piece of concrete fell through the acoustical ceiling tiles and fell on his desk last year. (Right, top) Commissioners’ office on the second floor and (right, bottom) the third floor with plaster removed.

ANALYSIS: Coral Gables City Hall’s structural warnings pile up—so do the questions

June 19, 2025

Coral Gables has earned national recognition for its leadership in sustainable development.

Business survey gives Coral Gables high marks but challenges remain

June 16, 2025

Two adjacent multifamily buildings—931 and 935 Catalonia Avenue—have been cited for extensive unauthorized work. A tenant has reported mold issues at 935 Catalonia Ave.

Code Enforcement Board to review mold complaint, historic window swap, tree removals

June 16, 2025

Miami-Dade County will open a permanent Tax Collector’s Office on Minorca Avenue in Coral Gables.

County Tax Collector to open Coral Gables office, bringing key services closer to home

June 16, 2025

FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivered opening remarks via video at the Ole Soccer Miami conference, held June 12 at the historic Coral Gables Country Club, that offered an opportunity to witness the convergence of global sport and commerce.

The Beautiful Game meets the City Beautiful

June 12, 2025

The Coral Gables City Commission spent two hours Wednesday reviewing the city’s capital projects.

Commission workshop sheds light on Coral Gables capital spending priorities

June 12, 2025

Mayor Vince Lago's enthusiasm was matched only by the public's growing curiosity. If the $30 million has been sitting in the Building Division fund for years, why has it taken so long for leadership to act?

ANALYSIS: After years of complaints, Coral Gables suddenly finds millions to fix permitting

June 12, 2025

Coral Gables disclosed June 10 it has $30 million in a dedicated enterprise fund that can be used only to improve its building permitting operations.

Coral Gables reports $30m available for permitting overhaul

June 12, 2025

Coral Gables recorded a significant drop in overall crime in 2024, continuing a downward trend that began two years ago.

Crime falls sharply in Coral Gables, led by drop in violent, property offenses

June 9, 2025

According to a recent study sustained exposure to heat over 80 degrees accelerates biological aging.

How hot weather might be aging you faster than you think

June 9, 2025

A Gazette reader poll reveals opinion nearly split down the middle for shifting Coral Gables municipal elections from April in odd-numbered years to November in even-numbered years.

Poll reveals sharp divide over timing of Coral Gables elections

June 9, 2025

While new Coral Gables Community Foundation CEO Mauricio Vivero’s local connections run deep, his professional journey has taken him across the country and around the globe.

New Coral Gables Community Foundation CEO has local ties, global experience

June 9, 2025

New construction accounted for $45 million of Coral Gables’ $1.33 billion increase. (Photo: Robin and Robert Burr, Great Gables Guide)

$25.9B: Coral Gables property values rise modestly as countywide growth surges

June 5, 2025

Among the most consequential items, the commission will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to clarify responsibility for maintaining sewer laterals—the underground pipes that connect private property to the city’s main sewer system.

Coral Gables Commission to consider sewer repairs, land purchases, pickleball privileges, leaf blowers

June 5, 2025

In the convergence of the practical and the poetic, from sewer lines to the yellow brick road, Coral Gables reveals the quiet drama of local governance.

ANALYSIS: The politics of symbolism in Coral Gables

June 5, 2025

POLL: Do you favor moving Coral Gables elections from April in odd years to November in even years?

June 2, 2025

Coral Gables municipal employees working under hybrid arrangements will be required to return to full-time, in-person work beginning next Monday, June 9.

Hybrid work for Coral Gables city employees ends June 9

June 2, 2025

A fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a motorcyclist occurred at the intersection of U.S. 1 and Madruga Court.

U.S. 1 in Coral Gables scene of fatal hit-and-run

June 2, 2025

While the Montgomery Botanical Center drew scrutiny as to whether its mission met the threshold for cultural funding, the board ultimately recommended funding the center, citing its educational programming and public engagement.

Cultural Development Board recommends all 52 applicants share $278,000 in Coral Gables grants

May 29, 2025

Cats are particularly good at yawning.

Why do we yawn? Is it contagious?

May 29, 2025

A prime piece of real estate at the gateway to Coral Gables is officially on the market—and it comes with a fully approved plan for one of the largest new developments in the area.

Sears site hits market with approved plans for 8-acre mixed-use redevelopment abutting Miracle Mile

May 29, 2025

Coral Gables has formally launched its Septic to Sewer Conversion Program, a long-anticipated initiative aimed at phasing out approximately 7,600 remaining septic tanks—representing nearly half the city’s households.

Septic to Sewer program coming to a neighborhood near you — and it’s going to cost

May 26, 2025

A long-anticipated renovation of Phillips Park in Coral Gables is set to move forward this fall.

Phillips Park renovations cut by $2.7 million for City Hall repairs

May 26, 2025

Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago faces a cease-and-desist letter from the firefighters union’s attorney after making pointed remarks about IAFF Local 1210 President David Perez during the July 1 City Commission meeting.

ANALYSIS: In Coral Gables, a new majority rules—but decorum still lags

May 26, 2025

The Coral Gables City Commission voted 3–2 on May 20 to move city elections from April to November beginning next year.

Coral Gables commission approves November elections, resets city agenda

May 22, 2025

The Coral Gables City Commission approved an eight-story mixed-use project at 299 Minorca Avenue—directly across from the city’s Public Safety Building.

Commission OKs project across from Police-Fire HQ despite chief’s concerns

May 22, 2025

Prominent Rotary Club of Coral Gables members pose with its 2025 Citizens of the Year recipients (l-r): Linda Carver, B&B Management; Rachelle and Mitch Kaplan, Books & Books; Jose Perdomo, Sr. VP Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Arianna Urquia, Sr. VP Nicklaus & president Miami Market; Frank Sexton, past president, Rotary; Marlene Fernandez, executive director Orthopedic Sports Medicine & Spine Institute, Nicklaus; and Felix Pardo, past president, Rotary.

Kaplan, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital named Rotary Citizens of the Year

May 22, 2025

Peter Iglesias will once again serve as Coral Gables city manager beginning on Friday, May 23.

Iglesias returns: Coral Gables rehires ousted city manager in divisive vote

May 22, 2025

A property with historic designation at 6710 Le Jeune Road was cited for window installation without proper permits or historical review.

Coral Gables Code Enforcement Board to weigh range of violations

May 19, 2025

Marjory Stoneman Douglas, author of "The Everglades: River of Grass," canoes in the Everglades before beginning to write her book, published in 1947. (Photo: University of Miami Archives)

University of Miami awarded grant to explore environmental history of South Florida

May 19, 2025

Police say Wilson Verela approached a vehicle stopped at the sign and attempted to steal it while armed with both a firearm and a knife.

Armed gang member arrested in Coral Gables after carjacking attempt

May 19, 2025

Large portions of stucco are missing from the exterior of Parking Garage No. 1 in Coral Gables, revealing rusted metal framework and signs of water damage. The visibly aged structure shows patchwork repairs and deterioration that raise both safety and aesthetic concerns.

Coral Gables Parking Garage No. 1 continues to deteriorate amidst uncertain future

May 19, 2025

Coral Gables disclosed June 10 it has $30 million in a dedicated enterprise fund that can be used only to improve its building permitting operations.

Coral Gables city commission to discuss city manager vacancy, tax cuts, park funding

May 15, 2025

Rockaway and Coral Gables Police Officer Ashley Sheran posing on the streets in Coral Gables.

Farewell Rockaway – Four-legged officer retires from the Coral Gables Police Department

May 15, 2025

Many of the city's vacant properties have a tenant but not a permit. ‘If just one business can be opened faster by the expedited process, isn’t it worth it.’ said Carlos Penin, president of CAP Government which consulted the city on the program.

Coral Gables may cancel expedited permit program before launch

May 15, 2025

Coral Gables is currently reviewing a slew of projects that include major institutional expansions, mixed-use buildings, townhome developments, and school additions— 13 of which require City Commission approval.

18 development projects under city review in Coral Gables

May 15, 2025

Coral Gables’ Parking Lot No. 8 closed for renovations

May 12, 2025

Coral Gables Historic Preservation Board to review MacFarlane Homestead project, home additions

May 12, 2025

Mayor Vince Lago speaking at the Coral Gables City Commission dais, presenting policy materials.

ANALYSIS: Power realigned as Coral Gables mayor moves quickly with agenda

May 12, 2025

Meet the next city manager, 4th in 15 months

May 8, 2025

Commission raises repealed, November elections proposal advances

May 8, 2025

Coral Gables city manager resigns after four months

May 8, 2025

Tropical storm gusts topple trees

May 5, 2025

Commissioner Fernandez defends policy ‘reversals’

May 5, 2025

Venetian Pool renovations continue, slowly

May 5, 2025

Let’s repeal our raises…or we should work for $1, says Mayor Lago

May 1, 2025

Coral Gables Pilot Resident Parking Program already benefitting hundreds

May 1, 2025

City fetes its centennial with celebration at City Hall

May 1, 2025

New Coral Gables City Commission sworn in

April 28, 2025

Commissioner: Mayor accosted me at event; police investigating

April 28, 2025

In their own words – Transcripts of Induction speeches

April 28, 2025

ANALYSIS: In speeches, mayor flexes, colleagues conciliatory

April 28, 2025

ANALYSIS: Lara’s victory result of sophisticated, moneyed campaign

April 24, 2025

Commissioner calls for tax cuts, compensation rollback, direct voter say on key issues

April 24, 2025

Four takeaways from the runoff

April 24, 2025

Lara wins commission seat in record runoff turnout

April 22, 2025

Lara, Wells busy in runup to runoff

April 21, 2025

Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce hosts Celebration of Life for Trowbridge

April 21, 2025

Baptist Health’s Tour of the Gables: A Celebration of Wellness, Running, and Community Spirit

April 21, 2025

Coral Gables celebrates Arbor Day

April 21, 2025

Miro backs Lara in runoff

April 17, 2025

Peafowl walks across a driveway, a familiar sight in several neighborhoods. Under a new city policy, residents can now request humane removal by licensed professionals.

Civility, zoning, peacocks mark Wells forum

April 17, 2025

Commissioners Melissa Castro and Ariel Fernandez have found themselves, so far, on the short end of some 3-2 votes. But even in the minority, commissioners have an essential role to play.

Special interest influence alarms Commissioners Castro, Fernandez

April 17, 2025

Mayor’s PAC raises $389,000, spends $328,000 so far this year

April 17, 2025

Little Gables: Big differentiator in Commission runoff

April 14, 2025

Runoff election: How, when, and where to vote in Coral Gables

April 14, 2025

Coral Gables disclosed June 10 it has $30 million in a dedicated enterprise fund that can be used only to improve its building permitting operations.

ANALYSIS: Voter shifts, campaign spending shape 2025 Coral Gables election

April 10, 2025

Takeaways: Incumbents, turnout and cash

April 10, 2025

Lara, Wells heads to runoff for Commission seat

April 8, 2025

Lago Wins 3rd Term in Decisive Victory

April 8, 2025

Anderson re-elected in precinct sweep

April 8, 2025

Coral Gables Election ’25 under way amid high stakes

April 7, 2025

ANALYSIS: Early results in home precincts may prove key bellwethers

April 7, 2025

Harassing elected officials, their families must end, says commissioner

April 3, 2025

Election Day Primer

April 3, 2025

Tale of the tape – How the candidates stack up

April 3, 2025

Coral Gables disclosed June 10 it has $30 million in a dedicated enterprise fund that can be used only to improve its building permitting operations.

Police, ICE pact takes center stage at candidate forums

March 31, 2025

Lago raises $472,000 in Coral Gables mayoral race

March 31, 2025

Candidates weigh in as state oversight looms

March 27, 2025

ANALYSIS: National, state politics shaping city’s future

March 25, 2025

Lago raises $431k, outpacing competitors by 16x

March 20, 2025

City opens six new pickleball courts at Kerdyk Tennis Center

March 20, 2025

Ethics Board clears Coral Gables activist

March 17, 2025

Mayoral candidates spar in final forum

March 17, 2025

Forum offers more insight into Commission candidates

March 17, 2025

Biltmore Hotel celebrates centennial of groundbreaking with dedication of time capsule

March 13, 2025

Police chief defends decision to sign ICE agreement

March 13, 2025

Commission urges UM to restore Merrick name on website, building

March 13, 2025

Heated mayor’s race takes center stage

March 10, 2025

Candidates in Group II agree on issues

March 10, 2025

Three vie for vacant commission seat

March 10, 2025

Coral Gables Community Foundation appoints Interim CEO, following departure of Mary Snow

March 3, 2025

The Coral Gables Gazette returns: A new digital era for local news

February 27, 2025

Coral Gables disclosed June 10 it has $30 million in a dedicated enterprise fund that can be used only to improve its building permitting operations.

Elections set: Nine candidates vie for three seats on City Commission

February 27, 2025

Coral Gables Chamber President, Mark A. Trowbridge, dies at 56

February 27, 2025