Tag: Coral Gables
Coral Gables increases valet fee — but adds an extra hour of parking
By Coral Gables Gazette staff The City of Coral Gables is adjusting its centralized valet parking rate for the first time in more than two years. Beginning October 1, the…
Paws, claws…and costumes: Coral Gables Library launches ‘Howloween’ pet photo contest
By Coral Gables Gazette staff It’s officially spooky season in Coral Gables—and the city’s most charming costume contest isn’t just for kids. The Coral Gables Branch Library is welcoming pet…
EDITORIAL: Preserving the past by bringing it forward
By the Coral Gables Gazette editorial board The Coral Gables City Commission’s latest decision on the Gondola Building marks more than the next chapter in a long-running preservation debate. It…
ANALYSIS: Why Coral Gables insisted on Israeli symbolism despite resident opposition
By Coral Gables Gazette staff UPDATED: The Coral Gables City Commission’s handling of whether and how to commemorate the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023 revealed not just the difficulty…
Coral Gables passes $313.6 million budget as tempers flare over pet projects
By Coral Gables Gazette staff The Coral Gables City Commission adopted a $313.6 million budget for fiscal year 2026 at its second and final public hearing on September 25, preserving…
Commission backs rebuilding Gondola Building, eyes state approval for new location
By Coral Gables Gazette staff A century-old Mediterranean-style structure once used to launch gondola tours from the Biltmore Hotel may soon be relocated—if the state allows it. At its Sept….
Commission chooses lighting and remembrance banner over Israeli flag at City Hall
By Coral Gables Gazette staff The Coral Gables City Commission has opted not to raise the Israeli flag over City Hall on Oct. 7, instead approving a trio of commemorative…
‘Inking History’: When art becomes advocacy
By Coral Gables Gazette staff An evening of architectural illustrations launches a fund for Coral Gables preservation. The Coral Gables Community Foundation will host Inking History – Preserving Our Historical…
Planting, crafts and citizen science at Coral Gables Youth Center
By Coral Gables Gazette staff Coral Gables residents have an opportunity to turn their curiosity for butterflies and native species into hands‑on environmental action on Saturday, Sept. 27. The city’s…
EDITORIAL: Mayor’s vision, Commission’s role: The unspoken test of leadership
By the Coral Gables Gazette editorial board Mayor Vince Lago’s 2025–2027 Strategic Priorities Plan, which comes before the Coral Gables City Commission this week for formal adoption, is an ambitious…
