In celebration of what would have been Frida Kahlo’s 118th birthday, the Coral Gables Art Cinema will host three special screenings of Frida – Viva la Vida, an immersive documentary that reveals the duality of one of the 20th century’s most iconic artists.
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Frida Kahlo comes to life on screen in birthday tribute

In celebration of what would have been Frida Kahlo’s 118th birthday, the Coral Gables Art Cinema will host three special screenings of Frida – Viva la Vida, an immersive documentary…

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A resolution to replace the original wood-framed windows at Coral Gables City Hall appears to disregard the advice of the city’s own Historic Preservation Officer, its Historic Preservation Board, and multiple outside specialists. That should give commissioners pause.
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EDITORIAL: City Hall deserves a decision rooted in evidence

When it comes to protecting Coral Gables’ most iconic civic building, aesthetics alone should not guide the debate. Nor should political preference. The question of whether to replace the original…

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A picture of Coral Gables City Hall renovations.
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Commission to vote on steel windows at City Hall despite specialists’ opposition

The Coral Gables City Commission is scheduled to vote Tuesday, July 1, on whether to replace the historic wood-framed windows at City Hall with steel alternatives—despite objections from the city’s…

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Step into the “Summer of THINGS” this Wednesday, July 2 at the Coral Gables Musuem, for an interactive evening of creative exploration led by artist Juraj Kojš
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‘Summer of THINGS’ continues at the Coral Gables Museum

The Coral Gables Museum invites residents and visitors to step into the “Summer of THINGS” this Wednesday, July 2, for an interactive evening of creative exploration led by artist Juraj…

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movie buffs will have a chance to relive the film that started it all on July at the Coral Gables Public Library.
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Coral Gables Library Movie Night marks 50 years of ‘Jaws’

Before there was Shark Week, before digital effects and billion-dollar franchises, there was Jaws. Steven Spielberg’s 1975 thriller changed Hollywood and summer moviegoing forever—and on Tuesday, July 1, movie buffs…

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

As international soccer matches brought the FIFA Club World Cup to Miami-Dade, another form of global attention focused on Coral Gables. Immigrant rights advocates gathered outside FIFA’s Legal and Compliance…

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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.
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Coral Gables Planning Board to weigh major land-use shift

The Coral Gables Planning and Zoning Board will convene Wednesday, July 2 to consider a slate of ordinances that signal major shifts in how the city plans for density, resilience,…

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Coral Gables alleges two protected oaks were cut down at 8245 Los Pinos Circle in the city right-of-way without permits.
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Tree abuse, obstructions, illegal dumping dominate Coral Gables Code Enforcement docket

Coral Gables code enforcement officers will present a packed docket the morning of Wednesday, July 2, with thousands of dollars in potential fines tied to violations ranging from tree abuse…

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University of Miami students build a plane in 1931 (Photo: University of Miami)
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University of Miami’s College of Engineering: Legacy built for what’s next

The University of Miami’s College of Engineering traces its origins to a single building, a handful of courses, and a vision that predated even its formal founding. That vision—of experimentation,…

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Explore memory, exile (in New England) and Cuban American identity at Books & Books.
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Explore memory, exile (in New England) and Cuban American identity at Books & Books

Books & Books in Coral Gables will host an evening of conversation and reflection with author Ana Hebra Flaster and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Mirta Ojito on Saturday, June 28, at…

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