. But what unfolded again this week—and what has repeated at every commission meeting since May 6—isn’t solely governance as it should be.
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EDITORIAL: Commission chambers no place for politicking

It took 51 minutes for the June 11 Coral Gables commission capital workshop to get underway—almost an hour before city staff could present a single item. Instead, what played out…

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The Alhambra Orchestra presents an afternoon of opera favorites featuring top emerging vocal talent at Actors’ Playhouse on Miracle Mile this Sunday, June 15.
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Some of opera’s greatest hits take center stage in Coral Gables June 15

The soaring beauty of Puccini, the lyrical charm of Mozart, and the rousing drama of Verdi will fill the Miracle Theatre this Sunday, June 15, as the Alhambra Orchestra presents…

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Families are invited to spend a meaningful, art-filled Saturday at the next Family Day on Aragon, returning August 9 to downtown Coral Gables with a full slate of creative and community-minded programming.
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‘Family Day on Aragon’ returns with tribute to dads, firefighters

Family Day on Aragon, This Saturday, June 14, is a community favorite that blends art, storytelling, learning, and celebration into one vibrant, all-day affair. Presented by the Coral Gables Museum…

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‘Remember the Times’ pays tribute to the iconic shows that shaped Black American television from the 1970s through the 1990s
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‘Remember the Times’ celebrates Golden Age of Black Sitcoms

The New Canon Chamber Collective returns to the Sanctuary of the Arts (410 Andalusia Ave., Coral Gables) on Friday, June 13 at 7:30 pm, with a dynamic multimedia performance that…

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The Coral Gables Police Department is on pace to hire 37 officers this year, a record-setting effort that officials say will strengthen coverage.
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EDITORIAL: Safer Coral Gables no accident

The latest crime statistics from the Coral Gables Police Department offer welcome news: reported crime in the city dropped 14.3 percent from 2023 to 2024, capping a two-year trend marked…

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Coral Gables recorded a significant drop in overall crime in 2024, continuing a downward trend that began two years ago.
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Crime falls sharply in Coral Gables, led by drop in violent, property offenses

Coral Gables recorded a significant drop in overall crime in 2024, continuing a downward trend that began two years ago. Newly released data from the Coral Gables Police Department show…

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A Gazette reader poll reveals opinion nearly split down the middle for shifting Coral Gables municipal elections from April in odd-numbered years to November in even-numbered years.
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Poll reveals sharp divide over timing of Coral Gables elections

In the wake of a historic City Commission vote to shift Coral Gables municipal elections from April in odd-numbered years to November in even-numbered years, a Gazette reader poll reveals…

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While new Coral Gables Community Foundation CEO Mauricio Vivero’s local connections run deep, his professional journey has taken him across the country and around the globe.
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New Coral Gables Community Foundation CEO has local ties, global experience

The Coral Gables Community Foundation has announced the appointment of Mauricio Vivero as its new chief executive officer, marking a new chapter for the 34-year-old philanthropic institution. Vivero, a nationally…

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Books & Books welcomes acclaimed musicians Mark Lomanno and Dafnis Prieto for an evening of conversation, performance, and insight into the art of improvisation on Tuesday, June 10, at 7 p.m.
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Art of musical improvisation at Books & Books

Books & Books welcomes acclaimed musicians Mark Lomanno and Dafnis Prieto for an evening of conversation, performance, and insight into the art of improvisation on Tuesday, June 10, at 7…

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Now in its third year at the elegant Coral Gables Country Club, Autentico: Italian Food & Wine Festival has become the premier Italian-focused food and wine event in South Florida.
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Italian Food & Wine Fest returns to Coral Gables Country Club

An evening of authentic Italian flavor, culture, and culinary excellence returns to Coral Gables on Wednesday, June 11, with the Autentico: Italian Food & Wine Festival. Held from 6 to…

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