Tag: Coral Gables
Musicall’s youth orchestra to perform at Presbyterian Granada Church July 18
In a city known for its Mediterranean Revival architecture and tree-lined boulevards, it’s fitting that Coral Gables will host an elegant evening of live classical music to mark the height…
Coral Gables launches probe into Youth Center Association
Coral Gables has launched a formal investigation into the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center Association, the civic group originally entrusted with safeguarding the city’s youth center. The move, initiated…
Coral Gables construction board to weigh unpermitted work, historic violations
The Coral Gables Construction Regulation Board will meet Monday, July 14 to review a range of construction violations that underscore the city’s rigorous oversight of permitting, historic preservation and design…
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s 31st Mango Festival to showcase stellar chefs, family-friendly fun
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden once again will transform into a mango lover’s paradise for the 31st Annual Mango Festival, taking place Saturday and Sunday, July 12–13, from 10 a.m. to…
Family Day on Aragon returns Saturday, July 12 with a full slate
Coral Gables’ beloved second-Saturday tradition continues July 12 with free, family-friendly programming across the Aragon Avenue cultural corridor. Families, artists, and curious neighbors will once again converge in the heart…
EDITORIAL: In Coral Gables, bigger isn’t always better
In the fall of 1996, the Coral Gables Gazette published its first issue with the headline: “With No Debate, Coral Gables Passes $71.7 Million Budget.” Nearly three decades later, debate…
Commission calls for Fernandez ‘phishing’ investigation
With Commissioner Ariel Fernandez absent from the July 1 meeting due to a medical issue, the Coral Gables City Commission voted 3–1 to direct the police department to initiate an…
Reaccreditation report details Coral Gables Fire Department documentation gaps
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. The issues include strategic…
Gables Fourth celebration lights up ‘City Beautiful’ sky
Coral Gables celebrated both the nation’s independence and its own centennial with a dazzling “Gables Fourth” event at the historic Biltmore Hotel, drawing thousands for an evening of music, technology,…
ANALYSIS: Coral Gables relies on reserves to balance budget, raising sustainability concerns
The City of Coral Gables has proposed a $308.2 million budget for fiscal year 2025–2026, maintaining its millage rate for the eleventh straight year while drawing heavily on reserves and…
