Tag: Coral Gables
In State of the City address, Mayor Lago urges support for April 2026 ballot issues
By Coral Gables Gazette staff Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago delivered his fifth State of the City address Thursday morning at the Biltmore Hotel, following a rocky start that included…
State, county laws override Coral Gables zoning
By Coral Gables Gazette staff Development has long dominated public concern in Coral Gables, where residents and elected leaders have worked to preserve the City Beautiful’s character while allowing for…
Florida law wipes colorful Coral Gables crosswalk
By Rafael Hernandez The once-vivid crosswalk in front of Coral Gables City Hall—painted in geometric bands of green, blue, red, and yellow—is now a muted stretch of asphalt gray. Induction…
Coral Gables Art Cinema screens Doris Day’s ‘Tea for Two’ in classic musical series
By Coral Gables Gazette staff Coral Gables Art Cinema will screen the 1950 musical comedy Tea for Two on Tuesday, September 16, at 7:30 p.m., as part of its ongoing…
‘Just Shine!’: An evening with Justice Sotomayor at the University of Miami
By Coral Gables Gazette staff Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor returns to South Florida for a live appearance hosted by Books & Books and the University of Miami, presenting her…
EDITORIAL: Park a fitting tribute to a Coral Gables trailblazer
By the Coral Gables Gazette editorial board The yellow brick path now winding through Coral Gables’ newest park does more than reference a beloved film. It marks a public invitation…
A tribute in yellow brick: Coral Gables dedicates Mayor Dorothy Thomson Park
By Coral Gables Gazette staff Coral Gables unveiled its newest park on June 13 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony honoring the city’s only female mayor, Dorothy Thomson. The green space, located…
Planning Board to revisit Anastasia rezoning, weigh North Ponce mixed-use plan
By Coral Gables Gazette staff The Coral Gables Planning and Zoning Board will convene to deliberate on two land-use proposals that could influence the city’s evolving development landscape. One would…
Coral Gables advances $313.6 million budget, keeps tax rate flat for 12th year
By Coral Gables Gazette staff The Coral Gables City Commission voted 4–1 on September 12 to tentatively approve a $313.6 million budget for fiscal year 2026, keeping the city’s millage…
EDITORIAL: Is Coral Gables drifting toward a ‘strong mayor’?
By the Coral Gables Gazette editorial board Coral Gables has long benefited from its collegial, manager-driven form of government. The five-member commission — of which the mayor serves as chair…
