Tag: Commissioner Melissa Castro
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…
Campaign season begins in earnest ahead of historic November election
In less than two months, on Nov. 3, Coral Gables residents will vote in the city’s first-ever November general election in its more than 100-year history. But election season is…
Menendez reports $93,120, more than six other candidates combined
Nestor Menendez, the challenger seeking to unseat Commissioner Melissa Castro, has reported $93,120 in monetary campaign contributions — $5,895 more than the other six candidates running for Coral Gables mayor…
Nine Perez-linked real estate LLCs donate to Lago-linked PAC on same day
Nine limited liability companies linked through a Coral Gables real estate network involving developer Alberto J. Perez made contributions to Coral Gables First on the same day in August, adding…
Castro named chair of Florida League of Cities development panel
Coral Gables Commissioner Melissa Castro has been named chair of a Florida League of Cities committee that helps shape the statewide organization’s positions on development, zoning, housing and local land-use…
Mayor moves to promote Gómez to city manager after previously backing a national search
By Coral Gables Gazette staff Mayor Vince Lago is asking the City Commission Tuesday to appoint Deputy City Manager José “Joe” Gómez as Coral Gables’ next city manager, effective Jan….
Budget board leans against Coral Gables tax cut, but makes no recommendation
By Coral Gables Gazette staff Even with the possibility of revenues taking major hits in the coming years, and city staff arguing that it will have plenty of challenges in…
Dog park fight expands with second court challenge
By Coral Gables Gazette staff The legal fight over a proposed dog park at 520 University Drive has expanded into a second court challenge, this time targeting the zoning change…
Resident parking discount pilot shortened ahead of Mobility Hub work
By Coral Gables Gazette staff A proposal to extend Coral Gables’ discounted resident parking program through January 2027 was narrowed on the floor of the City Commission this month, after…
